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Putin orders 15,000 more soldiers for Russia's army
Original: Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/w hy-has-putin-added
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the addition of 15,000 new soldiers to the country's armed forces, marking the fourth military expansion this year. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues with little visible progress on the front lines, prompting questions about Moscow's manpower needs and long-term intentions.
Why now: It is the fourth Russian military expansion of the year and comes amid a stalling war in Ukraine.
Vladimir PutinRussiaUkraineRussian armed forces
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- Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/w hy-has-putin-added-15000-new-soldiers-to-russias-army?traffic_source=rss The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls. #… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2
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