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What will be the main reason cited by Russian officials for the expansion of the armed forces by December 1, 2024?
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Ongoing conflicts • 25%
Perceived threats along borders • 25%
Internal security concerns • 25%
Other • 25%
Statements from Russian government officials and credible news sources
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Putin Orders Russian Army Expansion to 2.39 Million Active Duty Personnel
Sep 16, 2024, 05:16 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of the Russian Armed Forces to 2,389,130 active duty personnel, including 1.5 million military personnel. This marks an increase of 180,000 troops from the previous level set in December 2023, when the army size was raised to 2,209,130 personnel, including 1,320,000 military personnel. The decree, which will come into effect on December 1, 2024, aims to bolster Russia's military capabilities amid ongoing conflicts and perceived threats along its borders. The expansion will make the Russian military the second largest in the world, only behind China.
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Conflict in Ukraine • 25%
NATO expansion • 25%
Modernization needs • 25%
Strategic deterrence • 25%
Ongoing conflict in Ukraine • 25%
Increased global military tensions • 25%
Modernization of military capabilities • 25%
Internal security threats • 25%
Strengthened alliances with China • 25%
Strengthened alliances with Iran • 25%
Strengthened alliances with North Korea • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Response to NATO actions • 25%
Internal military readiness • 25%
Technological demonstration • 25%
Other • 25%
Technological sovereignty • 25%
Social welfare commitments • 25%
Military spending • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased military engagement • 25%
Strategic withdrawal • 25%
Seeking diplomatic resolution • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased air defenses • 25%
Ground offensive • 25%
Cyber warfare • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Another nuclear drill • 25%
Conventional military exercise • 25%
Military action in Ukraine • 25%
Diplomatic engagement with NATO • 25%
