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Russia and the United States have again traded weapons threats.

a running modern industry and funding. This requirement is among the most complex these days, but unless it is met the Russian Armed Forces are bound to degrade.

And last but not least: the chief condition for success in upgrading the Armed Forces is the political will of the country"s leadership, expressed openly and unequiocally.

Such things usually have a much greater effect than episodes like Baltic Fleet vs. Patriots in Poland.

The opinions expressed in this article are the author"s and do not necessarily represent those of RIA Novosti.

MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti military commentator Ilya Kramnik)



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