War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin orders 15% increase in the number of soldiers in the Russian army

2023-12-01T18:58:00.126Z

Highlights: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree ordering a 15 percent increase in the number of troops in the Russian military. The army will have 2.2 million members, including 1.32 million soldiers, according to the decree issued by the government. Putin blamed the increase on "increased threats" from the conflict in Ukraine. The previous decree, dated August 2022, set the number. of planned members at 2 million,including 1.15 million military personnel. More information to follow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree ordering a 15 percent increase in the number of troops in the Russian military. The army will have 2.2 million members, including 1.32 million soldiers, according to the decree issued by the government.