Question: While Milliken himself shuns publicity, his role in backing these institutions has been fairly well reported.
Milliken publicly announced his role in backing these institutions.

Answer: no

Question: but i think we're doing better and better all the time i still don't
"I am under the impression that we are improving steadily and we can hit our goals for this year."

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: Boris Yeltsin, who didn't trust the army, further damaged it by elevating the interior ministry--with its hundreds of thousands of soldiers--as a separate, independent foundation of military power.
Yeltsin acted to undermine the army by giving more power to the interior ministry separate from the established military command chain.

Answer:
yes