The prime minister inspected the barracks and prototypes of new equipment which will soon be provided to the Russian Armed Forces.
“The formation of powerful and effective armed forces is our absolute priority. This is an absolute priority for our state and our national task for many years ahead, at least a decade.”
“Far from all the units in this country are like yours. In a way, this is a model unit, but others are gradually approaching this level of quality and combat training, living conditions and athletic training.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds a Government Presidium meeting
“State defence contracts must be fulfilled accurately, transparently and must conform to the planned funding volumes. The heads of companies, ministries and departments must assume personal responsibility for this. Any signs of corruption in the sphere of national security and defence are absolutely unacceptable and must be stopped.”
Events for 21 february 2012
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Altai Territory law enforcement officers in Barnaul
The meeting was mostly devoted to social issues, in particular pay rises and the provision of housing to Interior Ministry employees.
Vladimir Putin meets with Altai Territory’s business leaders in Barnaul
The prime minister wanted to find out how the economy in the Altai Territory was faring, about the problems faced by the managers of its major enterprises, and how the laws put in place by the government and the State Duma were working.
