Putin is embarking on an aggressive hiring drive to rejuvenate Russia's army. But he can't sustain it, experts say.

The Russian army is set to increase by 180,000, which would make it the second-largest in the world. It's already straining the economy, experts said.

By: Business Insider

Sep 19 2024
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Putin is embarking on an aggressive hiring drive to rejuvenate Russia's army. But he can't sustain it, experts say.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his country's army to be increased by 180,000 troops on Monday.Contributor via Getty Images

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Putin is embarking on an aggressive hiring drive to rejuvenate Russia's army. But he can't sustain it, experts say.

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