Russia wagers political capital in Europe

Russia has said it will carry out more than 4,000 military drills next year. Some drills will involve tens of thousands of troops. The news comes as Russia tries to extend its sphere of influence by extending financial investments and aid across the countries on its borders. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/