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Putin adds 15,500 more troops to Russia's army this year

Putin adds 15,500 more troops to Russia's army this year

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the army by 15,500 troops, marking the fourth such order this year. The increase brings the total since March to 47,860 soldiers, though no reason was stated for the decision. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia has already begun additional mobilisation and plans to recruit more foreigners.

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