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Putin Adds 15,500 Troops, Authorized Strength Reaches 2,441,630

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 6:25 AM UTC · How we work

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Putin Expands Military

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree adding 15,500 active-duty members to the Russian Armed Forces.
The authorized strength now totals 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty troops.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has begun an additional mobilization effort.
Ukrainian intelligence reported Russia plans to mobilize 300,000 personnel and deploy 18,000 North Korean soldiers this year.

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Medvedev Threatens Lithuania

NATO’s top commander said Russian sabotage attempts in Europe are failing to deter support for Ukraine.
U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich warned EU lawmakers that state-directed sabotage is becoming increasingly brazen.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed heavy European defense spending could create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Former president Dmitry Medvedev threatened Lithuania would disappear if a conflict arose over its nuclear ban lift.

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Putin Expands Military

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree adding 15,500 active-duty members to the Russian Armed Forces.
The authorized strength now totals 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty troops.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has begun an additional mobilization effort.
Ukrainian intelligence reported Russia plans to mobilize 300,000 personnel and deploy 18,000 North Korean soldiers this year.

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