Russia is rapidly expanding the navy with 26 new ships by the end of 2018, according to Mr. Putin

Russia is rapidly expanding its navy and plans to add 26 new vessels by the end of the year, President Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday

the Russian leader emphasized the speed at which new ships are built during a Russian war. "A good pace of retrofitting and modernization is a great achievement for those working in our shipbuilding sector, a result of their professionalism and responsibility," said Putin, the Russian news agency Tass. . The Russian navy will receive 26 new warships, ships and ships, including four equipped with Kalibr missiles, "he says.