professional soldiers
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They now appear to form the majority of Russia's new recruits, as opposed to professional soldiers who joined the army before the invasion or those mobilised for military service afterwards.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
These conversations also show clearly how the war has progressed, from the professional soldiers who initially powered Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion to men from all walks of life compelled to serve in grueling conditions.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
These were professional soldiers who were paid by a company called the Wagner Group.
From NewsForKids.net ● Jun. 27, 2023
The U.S. government estimated in December that Wagner had 10,000 professional soldiers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
Of most direct relevance to wars of conquest, it can be used to feed professional soldiers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
