Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?

The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.

Published on RocksNews: 29 Sept 2026, 15:12 UTC
Updated: 29 Sept 2026, 15:12 UTC
Language: English

Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army? — Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army? — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.

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