President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered an increase of 180,000 troops, bringing the Russian army to 1.5 million active servicemen. This move would make it the second-largest military force in the world, following China.

President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the regular size of the Russian army to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen in a move that would make it the second largest in the world after China's.

The 180,000 troops would raise Russia’s military to 1.5 million as the Ukraine conflict persists, aiming to bolster forces amid ongoing battles.