Vladimir Putin, once again, leans into the machinery of war—ordering the Russian military to swell by another 180,000 troops, raising the number of active soldiers to 1.5 million. With this stroke, Russia’s military inches closer to the towering ranks of China’s, a shadow looming just behind. A quiet decree, slipped onto the Kremlin’s website, signals a grand ambition— 2.38 million total personnel, most of them now expected to be ready for the frontlines. 🚨 PUTIN ORDERS RUSSIAN ARMY EXPANSION BY 180K TROOPS Putin has signed a decree increasing Russia’s military by 180,000 soldiers, bringing the total active force to 1.5…
Wednesday, January 8
