Russia raises troop numbers to 1.55m as Zelensky accuses mass mobilisation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in active military personnel to 1.55 million, while Ukraine alleges that Russia is initiating a new mass mobilization. Moscow has denied these claims, labeling them as disinformation.
Why it matters
Escalating troop numbers signal a prolonged commitment to the conflict in Ukraine and potential regional instability.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an executive order on Monday to raise the strength of Russian troops by 15,500, bringing the total number of active personnel to 1.55 million.The executive order doesn’t mention the reason for the increase, though such orders have been the norm since the war with Ukraine began in 2022.Kremlin had reportedly ordered a “partial” mobilisation of its reserve force in September 2022The Russian military’s total strength now stands at 2,441,630 personnel.
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