Chief of the military's General Staff Col. Gen. Valery Gerasimov. Voice of Russia
Russia May Be Drawn Into Resource Wars In Future – Army Chief -- RT
Russia may become drawn into military conflicts as world powers begin to vie for energy resources in the next two decades, said Valery Gerasimov, the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
By 2030, the level of “existing and potential threats will significantly increase,” Gerasimov said during a security conference in Moscow, according to Interfax.
Leading world powers will soon begin to struggle for fuel, energy and labor resources, as well as new markets in which to sell their goods; some powers will “actively use their military potential,” he explained.
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Update #1: Russian army chief warns of new military threats by 2030 -- Voice of Russia
Update #2: Russian Military Chief Predicts Resource Wars Soon -- RIA Novosti
My Comment: Russia is one of the world's richest countries in resources .... he is obviously trying to influence his defense budget.
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