MOSCOW, may 10 — RIA Novosti. Russia under any circumstances is implementing plans to strengthen all branches of the armed forces, by equipping them with advanced weapons and equipment, said President Vladimir Putin.

He congratulated the graduates of military universities and academies of the Ministry of defence with Victory Day and with the completion of the study.

“we Will continue to develop the Armed Forces. Under any circumstances implement plans to strengthen all branches of the armed forces, by equipping them with advanced weapons and equipment, including strategic, not having still unique in the world of high-precision and hypersonic systems, unmanned and automated percussion systems”, — stated in the message published on the Kremlin website.

According to the head of the state, the lessons of the great Patriotic war, the whole history of the country teach us that the Russian army should be always strong and capable to respond to any challenges and threats and ensure the sovereignty and national interests of the Russian Federation, security and peaceful life of citizens.