MOSCOW, September 5 (RIA Novosti) - Russia will focus on the development of its strategic naval nuclear forces, newly appointed Commander of the Russian Navy Vladimir Masorin told a news conference Monday. "We will prioritize the development of Russia's strategic naval nuclear forces," he said. According to Masorin, the new leadership of the Russian navy is planning to follow the development strategy adopted by the previous leadership.
Masorin said that other branches of the navy, particularly naval aviation and the marines, would receive proper attention as well.
Masorin said he would base his work on the provisions of the main documents on the development of the Russian navy.
"Our country builds the navy...according to fundamental documents, and it is my priority to follow their provisions," Masorin said.
