🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin increases authorized size of Russian Armed Forces to 2.44 million
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces from an unspecified previous number to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 service members. This decree repeals Decree No. 419, issued on June 12, which previously set the authorized strength. The decree instructs the Russian government to allocate necessary federal budget funding to implement its provisions.
Why it matters
The increase in authorized strength is a significant development in the personnel composition of the Russian Armed Forces. The decree's implementation will require allocation of additional federal budget funding. The Russian Armed Forces are involved in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Key facts
- Putin signed the decree on September 29.
- The decree sets the authorized strength at 2,441,630 personnel.
- 1,550,500 of the personnel are service members.
- The decree repeals Decree No. 419 issued on June 12.
- The decree instructs the Russian government to allocate necessary federal budget funding.
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