Russia: The Russian President issued an order to boost the number of troops to more than 1.5 lakh during the conflict in Ukraine

 Russia: The Russian President issued an order to boost the number of troops to more than 1.5 lakh during the conflict in Ukraine

Russia: The Russian President issued an order to boost the number of troops to more than 1.5 lakh during the conflict in Ukraine

There has been a protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In the meanwhile, Russia's President has given the order to expand the armed forces of the nation. A maximum of 1,70,000 persons are to be recruited, under the President's directive. Officials claim that Russia faces a danger from NATO expansion.

The nation faces threats from NATO expansion

President Putin's order was reportedly issued by the Kremlin on Friday and was also carried out, according to media sources. Following the decision's execution, there will be 2.2 million Russian military overall. According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the move would result in a larger military. NATO expansion and special military activities pose a danger to the nation. This is being planned for ahead of time. More than 452,000 persons were recruited into the army between January 1 and December 1, 2023, according to Dmitry Medvedev, the current vice chairman of the Russian Security Council. According to the directive from the Kremlin, NATO is assembling combined military troops close to Russia's borders. There is a deployment of more attack weapons and air defense systems. NATO's strategic nuclear capabilities are becoming more capable. Increasing Russian force strength is the proper reaction to NATO's provocative activities.

first informed the army was enough, then told there was a need

Let us inform you that Russia is planning to increase its army for the second time since 2018. Prior to this, Russia has issued an order to add 137,000 more soldiers in 2022. As to media accounts, the Kremlin believed that their force was enough at first, but as the conflict broke out, it realized that it needed to expand. Russia attempted to enlarge its army many times. This covers organizing volunteer battalions, conscription, and other enticing initiatives.