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Putin Orders 15,500 Troops Added To Russian Army, Raising Authorized Strength To 2,441,630
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- Sep 29, 2026, 2:48 AM UTC
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The decree marks the fourth increase in Russia’s military staffing levels this year as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth winter.
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.
President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order on Monday that raises the strength of the Russian military by 15,500 troops, bringing the total number of active-duty servicemen to 1.55 million.