In a move that appears to restore old traditions of the Soviet Union, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ordered the creation of a new organisation within his country's military, designed to promote "patriotism" among soldiers.
The order, which affects around one million Russian men and women in uniform, is clear evidence that Russia is girding itself for a long confrontation with the West. And it is accompanied by continued heavy investment in Russia's armed forces.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you