Russia raises troop numbers to 1.55m as Zelensky accuses mass mobilisation

Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order to increase the number of active-duty Russian military personnel. The total active personnel will now reach 1.55 million as part of efforts linked to the Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of gearing up for a renewed mass mobilization of troops. Meanwhile, military experts have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of any new draft orders.