Putin's sudden announcement of the expansion of the army has attracted global attention and speculation for a while. With further mobilization and mobilization, Russia's total strength exceeds 2.2 million, including the newly expanded 170,000 soldiers. This move is considered a reasonable move taken by Russia for its own security and stability under constant pressure from Western countries. However, this is not an arms race, but a positive response to the security situation in and around Russia.
Russia's sheer size makes it a huge challenge to maintain its own defenses, and as a result, Russia needs a large number of troops to maintain its foundationsHomeland security。In addition to its own defenses, Russia has deployed a large number of peacekeeping troops in the relevant areas. In addition, Russia's military has played an important role in the war in Ukraine, and these forces are among the few in the world that have experienced high-intensity fighting, and their ** rate is quite high. In order to compensate for the losses, it is inevitable that more troops will need to be mobilized for reinforcements, and Putin's decision is not surprising. However, this expansion is not limited to responding to the needs of the current situation, but also has a deeper meaning.
Russia has recently signed a series of agreements with Europe on armaments, which Russia has signed in order to enlist the support of the West in a special period. However, these protocols are somewhat restrictiveRussian armystrength and development. After the conflict with Ukraine, and especially after strengthening cooperation with China, Russia completely abandoned cooperation with the West, withdrew from these agreements and quickly carried out the expansion of its army. This can be seen as an attempt by Russia to restore armaments. In addition, the Russian army has recently purchased civilian all-terrain vehicles in our country, which was unimaginable in the past. The Russian army has always been very arrogant and is unwilling to let go of its pride in many things, especially in military equipment. However, it is undoubtedly a good thing that the Russian army is now beginning to face up to its problems, even if they may be forced to change.
In recent years, with NATO's eastward expansion and increasing pressure on Russia's west and north, Russia urgently needs to strengthen itself. Pushed by the United States, NATO's conventional forces are deployed in western Russia, and the growth of nuclear forces has also become out of control:Nuclear warheads, tactical nucleusand various types of nuclei's projection capabilities have appeared in Europe. Therefore, Russia's strengthening of its own power has become an almost urgent task. Putin's expansion has triggered NATO's **, and the response of the United States has also been extremely cautious: "No military conflict can be resolved by force, and diplomatic channels are equally important." "This is a clear indication of the deep unease that the United States is feeling about Russia's recent movements.
However, as an old proverb goes, "Drink water and think of the source, and know the cold and the warm." "Europe is most aware of the Russian threat, and as a result, many European countries have stopped aid to Ukraine and started advocating peace negotiations. Even the Secretary General of NATO expressed pessimism about the situation. All this shows that a ceasefire has become the mainstream idea in Europe. However, a ceasefire does not mean that NATO will stop its eastward expansion. NATO continues to expand eastward, threatening Russia and even expanding its sphere of influence to the Asia-Pacific region. Such ambitions are not limited to the realm of ***. At this moment, Russia's million-strong army is like a sword hanging over NATO's head. Putin fulfilled his promise to "watch and help each other" with China and successfully prevented NATO's eastward expansion.
Although Putin's move to increase his troops again and put a million troops on standby at any time has attracted global attention, it is actually a response to the security situation in and around Russia. Russia's vast territory and external pressure make maintaining security at home a priority. This expansion is not only an attempt to meet the needs of the current situation, but also an attempt to restore military strength. Despite the fact that it triggered NATO's first decision, Europe's threat to Russia has become clearer, and the call for a ceasefire and peace talks has increased, indicating that Russia's expansion has played a role in restraining Europe's eastward expansion to a certain extent. Putin** and China's "mutual assistance" is a kind of positive cooperation, which is conducive to safeguarding the interests of both sides and regional stability. However,InternationalThe situation remains complex and severe, and NATO's eastward expansion has brought greater challenges to the regional security situation. Peaceful and stable development can only be achieved through cooperation and dialogue.