He recalled that the military are working effectively abroad, helping colleagues with the fight against coronavirus.
“They have gained considerable experience in quite difficult conditions. Of course, we need to use this experience and keep in mind that all the possibilities, including the capabilities of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, if necessary, of course, can and should be used here, too, ”the head of state said.
The President noted that the main resources of the Ministry of Defense "are still in reserve."
“We will keep this in mind. We will also bear in mind the fact that for the extra money allocated, the Ministry of Defense has already practically launched work in the regions of the Russian Federation to build new infectious medical institutions, ”Putin added.
He pointed out that, if necessary, they can also be involved in the medium term.
Putin during the meeting also noted that the situation with coronavirus in the country is changing daily for the worse.
Earlier, the government called the fight against coronavirus a priority.