Russian President Vladimir Putin has increased Russia's military by 170,000 troops to 1.32 million amidst the Ukraine conflict. This marks the second significant rise since 2018, attributed to volunteer recruitment in response to Ukraine's situation and NATO's expansion. Russia aims for 1.5 million troops for security. Casualties' accurate figures remain undisclosed.
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00:00 Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive to escalate the nation's military
00:09 strength by nearly 170,000 troops, raising the total count to 1.32 million amidst the
00:14 prolonged war with Ukraine.
00:17 This decree, released by the Kremlin and immediately enacted, brings Russia's overall military
00:21 personnel to approximately 2.2 million, with 1.32 million active troops.
00:26 This recent expansion marks the second significant increase in troops since 2018.
00:31 The prior augmentation of 137,000 troops ordered by Putin in August 2022 elevated military
00:37 personnel to roughly 2 million, including around 1.15 million troops.
00:41 The defence ministry clarified that the directive doesn't signify a substantial rise in conscription,
00:46 but rather a gradual recruitment of volunteers.
00:49 They attributed this augmentation to their ongoing military actions in Ukraine and NATO's
00:53 expansion, framing it as a response to what they term as "aggressive activities" by the
00:58 NATO bloc.
00:59 In December last year, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu underscored the necessity of
01:04 a force comprising 1.5 military personnel to ensure the country's safety and security,
01:09 but didn't specify a timeline for reaching this goal.
01:12 Initially considering its military size sufficient, Russia calibrated its stance following intense
01:17 Ukrainian resistance that quashed hopes of a swift victory over their neighbouring country.
01:22 Russia has launched various initiatives to bolster its armed forces, including a call
01:26 to increase military size in August 2022 and the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists the
01:31 following month, considered the part of the current military strength.
01:35 These efforts to recruit more soldiers span Russia's vast territory, including cash incentives,
01:40 cold calls by recruiters and collaborations with educational institutions and social agencies
01:44 to attract students and the unemployed.
01:46 Reports suggest additional measures such as amnesty for prisoners in exchange for military
01:50 service.
01:51 Drafts summoning 120,000 to 140,000 men twice annually for compulsory service persist despite
01:57 assurance that those conscripted are not deployed to Ukraine.
02:01 The casualties incurred by both Russian and Ukrainian militaries remain uncertain amid
02:05 the continuing hostilities.
02:06 While the Russian military confirmed just over 6,000 casualties, Western estimates suggest
02:12 figures significantly higher, with the UK's Defence Ministry citing potential permanent
02:16 casualties for Russia between 150,000 to 190,000 encompassing fatalities and enduring injuries.
02:24 Although in Russia mandatory military service applies to men aged 18 to 27, many are exempted
02:29 due to health reasons for deferments, especially in urban centres like Moscow.
02:34 Recently authorities raised the upper age for military compulsory service to 30, effective
02:38 January 1, 2023.
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