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Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size to 1.55M
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- Sep 29, 2026, 8:48 AM UTC
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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.
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 Brussels Times foregrounds Zelensky's mobilisation warning. The Guardian emphasises casualty context over mobilisation implications.