Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Ukrainian President Zelensky has revealed Russia's ambitious military expansion plans, including the recruitment of 300,000 additional troops to bolster its armed forces. According to intelligence assessments, Moscow aims to reach a total of 500,000 personnel by 2027 while simultaneously ramping up missile production capacity to approximately 1,300 ballistic missiles annually. These developments underscore the escalating military dynamics of the ongoing conflict and Russia's commitment to sustained military operations.
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Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops for war, Ukraine’s Zelensky says
Russia could draft more troops in 2027 to reach its goal of 500,000 and aims to produce up to 1,300 ballistic missiles per year, he adds.
