Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to add 15,500 new military personnel to the Russian army, increasing its size as the conflict with Ukraine continues without major changes on the battlefield. This is the fourth increase in troop numbers this year, totaling nearly 48,000 new soldiers since March.Key Facts
- Putin signed a decree setting the total authorized Russian armed forces at 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel.
- This is the fourth time in 2024 that Putin has expanded the military’s size.
- Russia’s military advances in Ukraine have slowed after over four years of fighting.
- Both Russia and Ukraine have increased the use of drones and long-range strikes.
- Ukraine accuses Russia of preparing another wider military mobilisation, which Russia denies.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims thousands of North Korean soldiers have joined Russia’s forces.
- Russian losses are reported by Ukraine to be very high in 2026, though these numbers can’t be independently confirmed.
- Experts say the new troop increase is more of a technical adjustment and will not change the conflict’s direction.
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