Putin Increases Russian Military by 170,000 Troops, Reaching Total of 1.32 Million
Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Friday, authorized an increase in the country’s military personnel by almost 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million, as Moscow’s military action in Ukraine persists into its 22nd month. The decree, issued by the Kremlin and effective immediately, raises the total number of troops to about 2.2 million, including 1.32 …