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- Russia's navy is set to receive more than 40 vessels this year, Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
- Putin says Russia's naval upgrades will "drastically improve its combat potential."
- Russia's war against Ukraine has seen its navy weather significant losses.
Russia has been working hard to bolster its naval capabilities, the country's leader Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
"A lot has been done in this area, as our navy is getting new ships," Putin said during a meeting on shipbuilding issues, according to Russian state media outlet TASS.