(Archyde.com) – Britain’s defense ministry said on Thursday it was unclear how Russia’s previously announced massive military build-up would be implemented, but it was likely to significantly strengthen its forces in Ukraine. indicated that it was small.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on the 25th to expand the total number of military personnel from 1.9 million to 2.04 million by January 1 next year.
In its regular war report, the Ministry of Defense said it was unclear whether the increase would be through voluntary recruitment or through a conscription system. “The Russian army has lost tens of thousands of men and hardly any new recruits,” he said on Twitter, adding that neither method would likely have much impact on the war in Ukraine.