The Russian Army Rebuilt: What Four Years of War Produced
Putin says 700,000 in Ukraine — the same as mid-2024. Contract signings fell 20% year-on-year. Russia adapted its doctrine and hit a recruitment wall.
RAGE Global · Intelligence Analysis · 12 min read
https://theragex.com/global/russian-army-reconstitution

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Russian Army 2026: Size, Recruitment and the Manpower Wall — RAGE X
Putin says 700,000 in Ukraine — the same as mid-2024. Contract signings fell 20% year-on-year. Russia adapted its doctrine and hit a recruitment wall.
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