Russian Army should get enough funds to attain objectives set – Medvedev

Spending on defence should prove sufficient to ensure the accomplishment of all tasks that the Russian Armed Forces are set. This came in a statement by President Dmitry Medvedev during his meeting with the Government in the Moscow Kremlin earlier today. The President submitted his budget message for this year.

According to Medvedev, national defence funding should comprise the procurement of new types of armaments, and the indexing and reforming monetary allowances of servicemen.

The President feels that the allowances should grow by 6.1% as of April next year. Medvedev has, besides, told the Government to provide the military with permanent housing before the end of the year.