On December 21, Russia Ukraine Network published an exclusive interview article with Vladimir Yevshev, a military expert of the Russian CIS National Institute, entitled "Vladimir Yevshev: Russia is rapidly building a strong army to achieve breakthroughs and victory next year". The full text is excerpted as follows: Judging from the statement issued by the Ministry of Defense of Russia, we will have a more balanced armed force. In the past, our ground forces accounted for less than one third of the armed forces. Now, they will become a major part of the army. This is very important because we underestimated the importance of the Army. Vladimir Yevseyev, a military expert at the CIS National Institute, believes that this makes the special military operation expected to end before the end of 2023. Earlier, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at the meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry that each tank army should be reinforced by a mixed aviation division and an army aviation brigade with 80 to 100 armed helicopters. Russia Ukraine Network asked: Please explain what this means in simple words? Yevsayev replied: This is an absolutely correct decision. The task of the tank army is to make breakthroughs. In order to complete this task, it is very important for the tank army to have an aviation force under its command. As far as I know, this refers to the Su-25 attack aircraft and the Su-24 fighter bomber. As for helicopters, they may be meters and trucks, including both armed helicopters and military transport helicopters. I believe that such a supplement will strengthen the attack capability of the tank army. Q: Now, can we see the powerful tank advance in the film of the Patriotic War in Ukraine? A: It is possible. Now Ukraine is holding fast to the front line. Once western Ukraine was hit, the enemy had to mobilize troops. Tank power is very useful for us to make deep inroads and cut off traffic. This may happen. But it is only possible when we attack areas outside Donbas. It must be a very forceful strike, forcing the enemy to shift his forces in this direction to weaken others. The tank iron fist mentioned by Shaoyigu can be used. If such a decision is made, we will form such a force quickly enough. Q: Shoigu said that the main task in 2023 is to continue to carry out special military operations in Ukraine until all tasks are completed. Is it realistic? A: If everything goes well, we can finish it by the end of 2023. (Outlook New Times)