Putin increases Russian army’s staffing strength by almost 7,400 servicemen
Military & Defense
June 12, 19:01
The staffing strength of the Russian Armed Forces is hereby established at 2,399,130, including 1,510,000 servicemen
MOSCOW, June 12. /TASS/. President Vladimir Putin has increased the staffing strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 1,510,000 service members, according to a decree.
"The staffing strength of the Russian Armed Forces is hereby established at 2,399,130, including 1,510,000 servicemen," the document reads.
Under a decree signed on March 4, 2026, the number of servicemen stood at 1,502,640.