PUTIN EXPANDS RUSSIA’S ARMED FORCES TO 2.44 MILLION PERSONNEL
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorized strength of Russia’s Armed Forces to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel.
The decree adds 15,500 authorized military positions, marking another expansion of Russia’s armed forces in 2026.
According to the reported figures, this is the fourth increase this year, following previous expansions in March, June and July. Combined, the 2026 increases have added 52,500 authorized positions.
The Russian government has been instructed to provide the necessary funding to support the expanded force.
The latest increase comes as Russia continues its war in Ukraine and maintains a large military mobilization and recruitment effort.
🇷🇺 The decree further increases the authorized size of Russia’s military establishment as Moscow prepares for continued military demands.