Putin claimed Russia recruited over 270,000 volunteer soldiers in the past six to seven months, in addition to the 300,000 mobilized during partial mobilization.
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In the last six or seven months, 270,000 people have voluntarily signed contracts to serve in the Russian army.
We called up 300,000 people during partial mobilization.
1,000-1,500 people sign contracts daily.
Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on a special train and has already arrived in Russia
He is accompanied by senior officials, military and foreign ministers
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