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Putin orders fourth army expansion of the year
Original: Putin expands army for fourth time this year as war losses mount
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree expanding the size of the Russian armed forces for the fourth time in 2025, according to Euronews. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues to generate heavy troop losses, forcing the Kremlin to repeatedly raise recruitment targets. It underscores the mounting strain the conflict is placing on Russia's manpower and military planning.
Why now: The repeated army expansions signal the scale of Russian casualties and Moscow's commitment to prolonging the war.
Vladimir PutinRussiaRussian armed forcesUkraine
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