🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin expands Russia army; Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troops
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree to boost the number of active service members in the country's armed forces. The total number of active servicemen is expected to increase to 1,550,500. The size of Russia's armed forces will be 2,441,630. This decision comes more than four-and-a-half years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Why it matters
The expansion of Russia's army may have implications for regional security. The increase in military personnel may be a response to ongoing geopolitical tensions. The move may also have implications for global military balances.
Key facts
- The number of active service members will increase to 1,550,500
- The total size of Russia's armed forces will be 2,441,630
- The increase comes more than four-and-a-half years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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