Russia’s Military Strength Now at Post-Cold War Peak, Report Says
Russian helicopters take part in military exercises at the Kapustin Yar range in Astrakhan region, Southern Russia on Sept. 25.
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Russia’s military is now more capable than at any time since the end of the Cold War, a development that comes as Western nations are increasingly concerned about President Vladimir Putin’s role in election meddling and conflicts from Ukraine to Syria, according to a new report.
After more than a decade of investment and reform, Russia’s troops are better equipped and more professional than their predecessors, according to “Russia’s Military Modernization: An Assessment,” a report published on Wednesday by the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies.