Russia’s Armed Forces need 1.5 million troops because the West is waging a proxy war against the country, a spokesman said.
Russian plans to boost its standing army to some 1.5 million troops are necessary for its safety, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, accusing the US and its allies of waging a proxy war against Moscow. The target strength was proposed by the Defense Ministry in December.
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