Thursday, February 13, 2014

Russia's Defense Minister Boasts That The Country's Defenses Are Strong

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu

Shoigu Says Rumors of Russian Military Downfall “Nonsense” -- RIA Novosti

KRASNOYARSK, February 12 (RIA Novosti) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday dismissed as “utter nonsense” online rumors that the Russian armed forces are virtually non-existent.

At a meeting with students in the Siberian city of Kransnoyarsk, Shoigu was asked to comment on online rumors that “there is nothing left, our army is a total wreck and we can only showcase tin cans at [military] parades in Moscow.”

“This is nonsense, total and utter nonsense,” Shoigu replied. “This is rubbish.”

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My Comment: He is also boasting that Russia's nuclear weapons are second to none. As to what is my take .... there are big problems.

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