About it reports RIA Novosti with reference to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry.

"Our army remains the most modern and efficient, which gives a firm guarantee of the independence and security of the country," said Shoigu.

At the same time, the Minister called the New Year a bright holiday, which gives the joy of meeting with the dearest people and anticipating something new.

He also wished the military and veterans happiness and good health.

Earlier, Shoigu said that the Russian army had reached an unprecedented level of equipment with modern weapons.