Putin Orders 'Snap Check' of Russia Army's Battle-Readiness: Military Exercises On Border With Ukraine

'Black Shark' - Russian Attack Helicopter: Ka-52 Helicopter at a 2009 Aeroshow
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Putin orders snap check of Russia armed forces' battle-readiness (via AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a snap check of the battle-readiness of the armed forces in the west and centre of the country, including the area bordering Ukraine. "The commander-in-chief has set the task of checking the capability…