Putin's decree, which goes into effect on 1 December, sets the Russian army's total number of military personnel at 2.4 million, including 1.5 million soldiers, reports "The Moscow Times". This is ...

MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin on Sept 16 ordered the regular size of the Russian army to increase by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million soldiers, the third time he has expanded its ranks since ...

Putin increases army size for third time since 2022 Active force would exceed that of U.S. and India Lawmaker says Russia needs more troops for new units Western analyst says tough actions needed ...

Russian President Vladmir Putin wants to boost the country’s army by 180,000 troops. Boeing has implemented a hiring freeze amid the ongoing strike. Plus, North Carolina is experiencing once-in ...

One is that a powerful Russian army not involved in fighting a war is something Putin might fear will be a force that could turn its attention to limiting his options or even overthrowing him.

The Biden administration would have serious concerns if reports are accurate that former President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin as many as seven times since leaving ...

But the problem came under intense scrutiny following the Russian ... the army’s general staff, was arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes in May. The same month, President Vladimir Putin ...

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A man looks over a television monitor at campaign headquarters for Russian President Vladimir Putin early March 18, 2024 in Moscow, Russia. Russian Putin won reelection in voting that ran March 15-17.

There is no confirmation that Chinese nationals are among the thousands of foreigners who have fought for Russia in the war.