The overall expansion raises the total size of the Russian army to 2.4 million members, including 1.5 million soldiers, under a directive signed by President Vladimir Putin. This growth makes the army one of the largest land forces on planet earth.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Putin Adds 15,500 Troops to Expand Russian Army to 2.4 Million
War22 days ago
A new executive order from the Kremlin increases the size of the country's land forces through the addition of thousands of personnel. The decree adds 15,500 troops to the army, bringing the combined increase in personnel since March to 47,860 soldiers.
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