Putin compared the participation of the military in the NVO with the war of 1812 and the Great Patriotic War

The Russian military, participating in the special military operation in Ukraine, is fighting in the same way as their ancestors in the war of 1812, the First World War and the Great Patriotic War. This statement was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech at an expanded meeting of the collegium of the Russian Defense Ministry.

The head of state thanked the servicemen who are currently taking part in the hostilities in Ukraine. He noted the merits of tankers, paratroopers, artillerymen, motorized riflemen, sappers, signalmen, pilots and other military men.

“You are fighting – you know, I am not afraid of these comparisons, these are not high-flown words – just like the heroes of the war of 1812, the First World War or the Great Patriotic War,” Putin said.

Prior to this, the Russian leader also repeatedly noted the heroism of the Russian military. On December 20, during the presentation of state awards in the Kremlin, Putin called military heroes and noted that he “constantly thinks” about those who put their lives in danger.

On December 8, during the solemn ceremony of presenting state awards in honor of the Heroes of the Fatherland Day, the Russian President declaredthat the military personnel in the NWO zone are “carrying out a great mission.” Putin stressed that the homeland is not primarily the territory, but the people whom the Russian military protects.

Russia’s special operation in Ukraine began on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the protection of the inhabitants of Donbass, as well as the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, its goals. During the special operation, Russian troops took control of the LPR, as well as most of the DPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Subsequently, these territories became part of Russia, and on October 19 martial law was introduced in the regions.

Also, from September 21 to October 31, partial mobilization took place in Russia, under which 300,000 Russians were called up, another 18,000, according to words President of the Russian Federation, wanted to participate in the special operation voluntarily. Referring to the data of the Ministry of Defense, Putin said that 150,000 mobilized are now undergoing training at the training grounds. The head of state specified that some of the mobilized were also in the special operation zone. He stressed that this is a sufficient reserve.