The decree adds 15,500 troops, bringing the authorised military strength to 1.55 million, the fourth such increase since ...

Putin has ordered Russia’s armed forces to expand to 2.44 million personnel, including 1.55 million active servicemen, adding 15,500 troops. The decree marks the fourth increase in Russia’s military ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to boost the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year. "The authorised ... strength of the Russian armed forces is to be set at ...