Russian president announces rearmament plan

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Source: BBC

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011.

"The primary task is to increase the combat readiness of our forces, first of all our strategic nuclear forces," he told top military officers.

In explaining the move, Mr Medvedev said Nato was pursuing military expansion near Russia's borders.

Last year, the Kremlin set out plans to increase spending on Russia's armed forces over the next two years.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7947824.stm

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Whatever it is, it ain't good news. Is this how Russia is going to 'stimulate' its economy. Say it isn't so - please!!!