Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of the Russian army by 15,500 troops. This move comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to suffer heavy losses in the ongoing Ukraine war, which has been raging for over four and a half years. The decree does not specify the reason for the troop increase, but it aims to boost the total number of military personnel to 2,441,630 units. This development is likely to have significant implications for regional tensions and global markets.

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Russia is increasing its military presence. This move could lead to increased tensions with neighboring countries.

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