Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase of 180,000 troops, bringing the total to 1.5 million, as the conflict in Ukraine continues. The decree will take effect on December 1 and aims to bolster Russia’s military capabilities amid ongoing battles in eastern Ukraine and recent Ukrainian incursions into Russia’s Kursk region.
Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
