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Putin Orders Russian Military Expanded to 2.44 Million Personnel
Original: Putin Signs Decree Expanding Russian Armed Forces to 2.44 Million
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the official size of Russia's armed forces to 2.44 million personnel, including roughly 1.5 million active servicemen. It is the latest in a series of expansions since the invasion of Ukraine, and observers see it as a signal that Moscow intends to sustain a prolonged conflict. Reactions online range from concern over escalation to debate about Russia's manpower and losses.
Why now: The decree signals further military escalation in the war with Ukraine, prompting widespread discussion.
Vladimir PutinRussiaRussian Armed ForcesUkraine
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