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Putin orders new expansion of Russian army
Original: Putin expands army again
President Putin has signed a decree increasing the size of Russia's armed forces, continuing a series of expansions since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Commentators are weighing the move against ongoing fighting, manpower shortages and signals about Moscow's longer-term military posture.
Why now: The expansion signals Russia's continued commitment to a prolonged war effort, drawing attention amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
Vladimir PutinRussiaRussian armed forcesUkraine
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