Russia: Putin praises Russian troop’s ’professional manner’ after Crimea drills

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised troops from Russian Armed Forces’ Southern Military District for their “professional manner“ and “readiness to ensure Russia’s security,“ during a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Novo-Ogaryovo, Thursday. During the meeting Putin and Shoigu held a video conference with several high-ranking Russian military officials to discuss the success of combat drills carried out in Crimea this week. SOT, Vladimir Putin, Russian President (Russian): “I wo