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Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russias army? - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture
What happened
Putin signed a decree increasing the authorised size of the Russian military by 15,500 military personnel, bringing the total to 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel. This is the fourth time this year Putin has increased the military's size, adding 47,860 personnel since March. The decree does not elaborate on why the additional troops are needed or how they will be recruited.
Why it matters
The expansion is significant because it may indicate Russia's plans for a protracted war in Ukraine, with Moscow facing mounting human and material losses despite limited territorial gains.
Key facts
- • The decree was signed on Sunday.
- The Russian military's authorised personnel strength is now 2,441,630 units.
- The expansion is the fourth this year, adding 47,860 personnel since March.
- The decree does not specify how the additional troops will be recruited.
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