Recently, Putin signed a new decree on the adjustment of the establishment of the Russian armed forces. According to this ** order, the total number of the Russian Armed Forces will be set at 2209.13 million people, of which 1.32 million are soldiers. This new setup will undoubtedly have a profound impact on Russia's future strategy.
First of all, this initiative demonstrates the importance that Putin attaches to Russia's defense. In recent years, the international situation has been constantly changing, and Russia is facing tremendous pressure on issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the war in Syria. By increasing the strength of the armed forces, Putin is clearly strengthening Russia's defense capabilities to ensure that it can maintain a strong defense capability in the face of external pressure.
Second, this move also reflects Putin's new strategic thinking about Russia's domestic and foreign policy. Over the past few years, relations between Russia and the West have become increasingly strained, especially on hot-button issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the war in Syria, where the two sides are increasingly divided. Putin's current military expansion can, on the one hand, enhance Russia's military strength, and on the other hand, it can also be used to demonstrate Russia's determination and strength, so as to strive for a greater voice in international affairs.
In addition, this move also helps to strengthen Putin's position at home. In recent years, the state of the Russian economy has not been ideal, and the satisfaction of the population with ** has declined. Through the expansion of the army, Putin can improve the social status and treatment of military personnel, thereby increasing popular support for the military. At the same time, the expansion of the army can also create more jobs in Russia and help ease social pressures.
However, this move has also raised concerns in the international community. NATO and the United States have said that this will be a signal for the further deterioration of relations between Russia and Western countries. In fact, since the Ukraine crisis, relations between Russia and Western countries have fallen to a freezing point, and the two sides are divided on a range of issues such as the war in Syria and the Iranian nuclear issue. This military expansion will further exacerbate the confrontation between the two sides and may lead to a further deterioration of the situation.
In general, Putin's signing of the new ** decree this time, both internally and externally, shows his new strategic thinking. However, such a move could also raise concerns and ** in the international community, further exacerbating tensions between Russia and Western countries. Under the current international situation, it remains to be seen whether Putin's new strategy will bring the desired results to Russia.