Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the restructuring and expansion of the Russian Navy, as announced by President Putin during a large-scale naval exercise, emphasizing the enhancement of naval capabilities and strategic goals for 2050 [1][5]. Group 1: Naval Restructuring and Expansion - President Putin announced the expansion of the Russian Marine Corps from 5 brigades to divisions, with 2 brigades completing the expansion this year [2]. - The naval exercise "July Storm" involved over 150 warships, 120 aircraft, and more than 15,000 personnel, aimed at practicing large-scale maritime invasion defense [3]. - The Russian government claims that the exercise is a response to NATO's perceived threats to Russian security [3]. Group 2: Nuclear Capabilities Enhancement - Putin highlighted the strengthening of the nuclear submarine fleet and overall maritime nuclear capabilities, stating that the nuclear triad's maritime component is being enhanced [4]. - The "Prince Pozharsky" nuclear submarine has been completed, with 2 "Borey-A" class submarines and 6 "Yasen-M" class multipurpose nuclear submarines under construction [4]. Group 3: Long-term Strategic Goals - A new naval development strategy has been approved, marking the first long-term strategy for the navy, which is planned until 2050 [6]. - The strategy aims to enable the updated navy to respond quickly to global changes [5]. Group 4: Aircraft Carrier Status - The "Admiral Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier is set to be decommissioned, with potential plans for sale or dismantling, following a series of incidents and delays in its repair and modernization [6]. - The carrier has a history of operational missions, including significant airstrikes in Syria, but has faced multiple accidents and repair setbacks since its return [6].