Russian President Vladimir Putin visited St. Petersburg, the site of a fierce battle with Nazi Germany in World War II, to mourn the victims and comment on the invasion of Ukraine, saying, "I am convinced that victory is ours." ' and reiterated his stance of continuing military aggression.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, which was the site of a fierce battle with Nazi Germany in World War II, on the 18th, and paid tribute to the victims by laying flowers at monuments and cemeteries. .
Afterwards, President Putin visited a local munitions factory and told the employees, "The solidarity of the Russian people, the courage and heroism of those on the front lines of military operations, and the strength of the defense industry." Work supports victory, and I am convinced that victory is ours."
He also argued that ``fighting against neo-Nazis should be absolutely justified. Justified the military invasion of Ukraine.
Last August, the Putin government decided to increase the total number of Russian soldiers to about 1.15 million following the military invasion of Ukraine. President Putin made the decision.
Regarding this, the American think tank "War Research Institute" analyzed on the 17th that "the aim is to prepare for a prolonged war in Ukraine and strengthen the military in a short period of time."
"This reform and expansion of the Russian military is unlikely to have a major impact on Ukraine's war in the coming months. For countries, the Russian military may pose an even greater threat."