俄罗斯10年前从苏联继承了庞大的军事机器,280万人的军队使经济困难、国力衰弱的俄罗斯不堪重负。20世纪90年代中期,俄军事改革开始起步,虽然裁减了军队数量,但并未解决根本问题。普京上台后,决定从国家实际能力和国防安全的需要出发,重整军备,建立一支与俄罗斯国力相适应的精干机动的武装力量。 Russia inherited a huge military machine from the Soviet Union 10 years ago. The 2.8 million troops overburdened Russia, which suffered from economic difficulties and a weak state power. In the mid-1990s, Russia’s military reform started its course. Although it reduced the number of troops, it did not solve the fundamental problem. After taking office, Putin decided to proceed from the needs of the country’s actual capabilities and national security to restructure armaments and establish a lean and agile armed force compatible with Russia’s national strength.