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Putin orders Russian army to expand by 180,000 soldiers to become 1.5 million-strong • FRANCE 24

Putin orders Russian army to expand by 180,000 soldiers to become 1.5 million-strong • FRANCE 24

President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size of the Russian army to increase by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million soldiers, the third time he has expanded…

Kremlin says Russia boosting army size due to 'threats' • FRANCE 24 English

Kremlin says Russia boosting army size due to ‘threats’ • FRANCE 24 English

Russia is boosting its army size to 1.5 million active soldiers due to “threats” along its borders, including hostility in the West, the Kremlin said Tuesday. President Vladimir…

Ukraine's Kursk offensive diverted thousands of Russian troops, says Zelensky • FRANCE 24 English

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive diverted thousands of Russian troops, says Zelensky • FRANCE 24 English

Ukraine’s offensive into the Russian border region of Kursk diverted around 40,000 Russian troops away from the frontline, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. Kyiv launched its Kursk…