🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin orders new expansion of Russian army
What happened
The decree instructs to establish the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 service members. The previous presidential decree on the matter, dated June 12, 2026, "shall be recognized as having lost force." The personnel ceiling of the Russian armed forces has grown by 15,500 people since Putin's previous decree in late July.
Why it matters
The increase in military personnel may be of public interest due to its potential implications for the country's defense capabilities and military presence. The decree's specifics may also be relevant to discussions on military spending and resource allocation.
Key facts
- The authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces is set at 2,441,630 personnel.
- 1,550,500 of those personnel are service members.
- The personnel ceiling has grown by 15,500 people since Putin's previous decree.
- The previous decree dated June 12, 2026, is no longer in force.
- The decree instructs the government to allocate federal budget appropriations for implementation.
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