“Firstly, the combat training of the troops should be improved, including taking into account the experience of conducting operations in Syria,” RIA Novosti quotes Putin.

So, according to him, it is necessary to work out non-standard tasks, to develop the practice of sudden inspections of parts and connections.

The second priority task the head of state called the continuation of equipping the army and navy with modern armament and equipment.

In addition, he urged to pay great attention to the educational work with personnel.

Earlier, Putin said that Russia should develop the army, not allowing itself to be drawn into the militarist race.