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Putin claims over 500,000 new recruits joined Russian army over past year (kyivindependent.com)
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The Russian army has replenished its troops by 570,000 people, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Sept. 12.

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[–] Burn_The_Right 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"And they were delighted for the opportunity to serve! Plus they even brought their own weapons and ammo! And their moms sewed them all nice, new uniforms! And we had ice cream! It was wonderful!"

-Vladimir Putin (Sep 12, 2023)