Putin just signed another decree expanding the Russian military—the third time he’s adjusted the numbers in just the past six months. Taking effect August 1st, the total cap is now over 2.42 million. 📄📈
The official reason given is the creation of specialized “military construction units.” 🏗️🪖
You know things are getting bureaucratic when it requires a presidential decree just to recruit 25,000 guys to dig trenches and fix infrastructure.
Analysts are already pointing out that building more military housing right now looks suspiciously like prep work for an autumn draft. Stay tuned.
— @jalle51 Jul 29, 2026
