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CNN: Russia struggles with military recruitment, rates down 20%
Despite offering generous bonuses to potential soldiers, Russia's military recruitment fell 20% in the first quarter of this year compared to 2025.
Russia is bumping up its already intense recruitment campaign for soldiers as the war in Ukraine rages on.
Russia’s armored forces are facing growing pressure as reports suggest Cold War-era tank reserves are steadily shrinking after years of battlefield losses in Ukraine.
