President Putin's directive to increase the Russian military's active personnel by 180,000 reflects a strategic ambition to make Russia the world's second-largest military force.
This decree will effectively make Russia larger than the U.S. and India in terms of active soldiers, trailing only behind China, which currently has over 2 million.
Dara Massicot warns the Kremlin may struggle financially, stating there are staffing options for a 1.5 million strong army, but the costs may be prohibitive.
Putin’s decision is the third such expansion since the Ukraine conflict ramped up, highlighting Russia’s ongoing efforts to reinforce its military capabilities.
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