Putin to Strut 300,000 Russian troops, 36,000 pieces of hardware in Vostok 2018 drills, Biggest War Games Since ‘70s

Russia plans to involved some 300,000 troops in the Vostok 2018 drills, Russian Defence Minister stated during his working visit to the Central Military District. General of the Army Sergei Shoigu noted that this will the biggest exercises since 1981. According to him, the Vostok 2018 drills traditionally starts with a number of preparatory measures …