As BarentsObserver reported, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a snap combat alert of the Northern Fleet. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, this is an absolutely regular process of the Armed Forces’ operation.
“If you read the Defense Ministry’s announcement attentively, you will see that it says a snap [check], so here’s the answer to your question,” Peskov said, answering a question on whether the checks are connected with the international situation, TASS reports.
“It was said more than once that the practice of snap checks will become regular, as it is beneficial for improving the mechanisms of control and operation of the Armed Forces. This is an absolutely regular process of the Armed Forces’ operation, of preparation and development of Russia’s Armed Forces,” Peskov stressed. He also reminded that both President Putin, who is Commander in Chief, and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu have talked about this.
