Viktor Khrenin: situation in the army today is controlled and managed

29 ноября 2020

The fight against terrorism, the mobility of the armed forces, as well as peacekeeping activities within the framework of international organizations. These are the most important topics raised at the Palace of Independence during the conversation between Alexander Lukashenko and Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin. Today, the patriotism is being tested for strength, especially among young people.

As Viktor Khrenin stated, the situation in the army is now controlled and managed. Troops are ready to carry out missions as intended. The training activities of the Armed Forces (despite all the difficulties) were 100% completed. Moreover, the Belarusian army will expand its participation in international peacekeeping missions. Belarus is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and an active participant in various international exercises, which keeps the army in shape.

Belarus will continue to increase the percentage of new military equipment in the troops through purchases and modernization of old models. The Minister of Defense of Belarus told the journalists of the TV News Agency during an exclusive interview for the program "Conversation with the President". Viktor Khrenin said that next year it is planned to purchase new aircraft, helicopters and re-equip 2 mechanized battalions with armored personnel carriers.

Also, the Minister of Defense opened the veil of secrecy on the joint strategic exercise of Belarus and Russia "West-2021". It will take place at five Belarusian training grounds. Viktor Khrenin noted that these military maneuvers will be the largest in recent years. And in the same big interview, the Minister of Defense told how he sees the center for patriotic education of youth, which will be created in the near future.