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Putin announces plans to modernize Russian navy

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At a ceremony in Severodvinsk in Russia’s northwestern Archangelsk region, the Russian president oversaw the raising of the flag on a newly-constructed submarine. The Russian navy has suffered considerable losses in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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  • Putin attended a flag-raising ceremony for a new Russian Navy submarine. 6s
  • The submarine is the fifth Borei Air Project missile carrier delivered in six years. 18s
  • Putin pledged to modernize the navy, with two more submarines under construction. 43s
  • He stated the modernization will ensure Russia's security and global interests. 1m 5s
  • Russia has lost key naval assets during its conflict with Ukraine. 1m 17s
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