Putin Raises Russian Armed Forces Staffing to 2.4 Million
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In a recent decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the total staffing strength of the Russian Armed Forces has been set at 2,399,130 personnel, of which 1,510,000 are servicemen.
The announcement was made in Moscow, where the new figures reflect an increase of almost 7,400 servicemen compared to previous counts.
The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to maintain Russia’s military readiness amid regional security concerns.
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