His decision also shows that Moscow is preparing for a protracted conflict.
From the beginning of the war against Ukraine, Russia lost 80,000 of its soldiers killed and wounded. It is because of this that President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the size of the occupying army by 137,000 soldiers, the NYT writes.
They note that this decision only once again confirms how acute the problems of the occupying army are in this war. Moreover, it is not only about losses, but also about the lack of progress at the front, according to some analysts.
But Putin's decision sends another important signal – even after six months of full-scale war, he is not going to back down.
“It's not a move you make when you expect your war to end quickly. It's something you make when you're making some sort of plan for a protracted conflict,” said Dara Massicot, senior political researcher at the RAND Corporation.
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Recall that Russian President Vladimir Putin decided increase the size of the Russian army to 2.04 million people. The relevant decree was signed by the dictator on August 25, it will enter into force in 2023.
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