In a shocking and completely unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin just signed a Decree increasing the size of the Russian army to 2.389 Million Men ! ! !
Earlier, reports from Russia announced there would be an increase by 150,000 men, to bring the Russian armed forces to 1.5 Million. Now, he's gone and increased the army to 2.389 Million!
This is a staggering change in the size of Russia's standing army.
How big a staggering change? Take a look at the other major armies of the world:
With the stroke of his pen, Vladimir Putin just ordered the creation of what will be the largest army on earth.
