Russia is increasing the number of its soldiers to 1.5 million.

Yesterday, Russia announced major changes to its military from this year to 2026, including changes in its composition and administrative reforms, and the ministry said in a statement: “Changes will come when Russia increases its military strength to 1.5. million, and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said: “Only by strengthening the main structural components of the Armed Forces, it is possible to ensure the military security of the state and the protection of new subjects and vital facilities in the Russian Federation.” In addition, Shoigu visited his country’s troops fighting in Ukraine as part of a “special military operation” and presented them with “state awards for selflessness and heroism.” For his part, the acting president of the “Donetsk People’s Republic” Denis Pushilin said that the “Sol” station had already come under the full control of the Russian army, pointing to the imminent liberation of the city of Maryinka. on the TV channel “Russia 24”: “Railway station Railway” Soul “passed under the complete control of the Russian army. Pushilin stated that communication and supply of Ukrainian troops between Seversk and Artemovsk were interrupted after the liberation of Solidar, and noted that “for us, it is certainly important to block communication between Seversk and Artemovsk.” Pushilin reported on the great successes of the Russian army in the city of Maryinka and on the cleaning of all buildings and confirmed that it would soon be completely under the control of the Russian army. Pushilin pointed out: “Very important work is being carried out in the city of Maryinka, which our soldiers are doing day and night in order to establish full control of the Russian army over the entire city.” “We expect that Marinka will be under control in the very near future,” he added.