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Russia Boosts Army by 180,000 Troops to Counter NATO Expansion and Global Threats

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
September 16, 2024
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Russia Boosts Army by 180,000 Troops to Counter NATO Expansion and Global Threats
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Russia has made a bold move to increase its army by 180,000 troops, aiming to address what it perceives as escalating “international threats.” This expansion will bring the Russian army’s active personnel to 1.5 million, making it the second-largest in the world, behind China.

The decree, published on the Kremlin’s website, outlines a plan to increase the overall size of the armed forces to 2.38 million people, with 1.5 million being active servicemen. This marks the third time President Vladimir Putin has expanded the military since launching the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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  • Russia’s Military Push Amid War in Ukraine
  • Global Military Standing: Russia’s New Position
  • Strategic Shifts: Adapting to NATO Expansion
  • Challenges of Sustaining a Larger Military Force
  • The Bottom Line

Russia’s Military Push Amid War in Ukraine

The timing of this expansion is significant, as Russian forces continue to advance in eastern Ukraine along a 1,000 km (627-mile) frontline. Simultaneously, Russia is attempting to repel Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, which has added considerable strain on the Russian army. While Russia enjoys a population over three times that of Ukraine, its military faces challenges as both sides have sustained heavy losses. The exact number of casualties remains a closely guarded secret.

Global Military Standing: Russia’s New Position

According to data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), this increase would place Russia ahead of the United States and India in terms of active combat soldiers, with only China maintaining a larger force. China’s military boasts just over 2 million active personnel, according to the IISS.

Strategic Shifts: Adapting to NATO Expansion

Andrei Kartapolov, chairman of Russia’s lower house of parliament’s defense committee, explained that the increase is part of a broader overhaul to align the Russian military with the current international environment. One key factor in this decision is Finland’s recent accession to NATO, which has created new security concerns for Russia along its northwestern border.

“For example, we now need to form new structures and military units to ensure security in the northwest since Finland, with which we border, has joined the NATO bloc,” Kartapolov told Parlamentskaya Gazeta, the Russian parliament’s newspaper.

Challenges of Sustaining a Larger Military Force

While this increase may bolster Russia’s defenses, there are concerns about whether the Kremlin can maintain such a large force. Western analysts have pointed out that while Russia has been successful in recruiting volunteers with lucrative contracts, the scale of this new addition could strain provisions, management, and overall sustainability. Questions also remain about the Kremlin’s ability to finance and equip the expanded military amid a prolonged conflict with Ukraine.

The Bottom Line

Russia’s decision to expand its military during a critical phase of the Ukraine war reflects its broader strategic aims, including countering NATO’s growing influence. However, the move also raises significant logistical and financial challenges that could test the Russian military’s resilience in the months and years ahead. Western analysts are watching closely, with concerns over Russia’s ability to sustain this ambitious expansion.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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  1. Uche says:
    1 year ago

    Putin should be stopped. NATO should support Ukraine with whatever it needs to win this unnecessary war.

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