He stated this during a meeting with the best graduates of higher military educational institutions of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the FSB, the FSO and the Russian Guard in the Grand Kremlin Palace.
The full text of the Russian leader's speech has been published on the Kremlin's official website.
“Today the combat readiness of military units and formations directly depends on the commanders of the armed forces.
Of course, it has always been like this, but today it is especially important ... The role and responsibility of the commander are now increasing many times over, ”Putin said.
Earlier, the Russian leader in an interview with NBC said about the very high level of the country's defense.