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The Eastern Military District created Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bomber divisions and is
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strengthening the readiness posture in the Russian Far East region through large-scale air
mobility exercises, amphibious training of its special units, and active counterterrorism training.
The Russian Pacif ic Fleet, in particular, enhanced its air defense force by replacing the S-300 air

defense batteries with the S-400 air defense batteries.
President Vladimir Putin will likely maintain the current foreign policies and military strategy
during his fourth term while developing the underdeveloped Far East under the New East Policy

and attempting to expand Russia’s military inf luence in the Asia Pacif ic region.

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