GROWTH IN ARMY NUMBERS IS DUE TO INCREASE IN THREATS - Peskov

GROWTH IN ARMY NUMBERS IS DUE TO INCREASE IN THREATS - Peskov. The situation on Russia’s western borders is hostile, and on the eastern borders it is unstable - the Kremlin spokesman explains. Earlier, Prez Putin ordered a boost in the size of the Russian military - for the 2nd time in a year. The Russian army is to officially consist of almost 2.4 million people, from just over 2.2 million in December. Boost us here @IntelRepublic Source: Intel Republic