Putin Signs Decree to Expand Russian Armed Forces by 180,000 Personnel
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on Monday to increase the staffing and military personnel of the Russian armed forces. The decree, published on the government’s official portal, raises the total number of armed forces personnel from 2.2 million to 2.38 million.
This expansion includes a significant boost in military personnel, increasing from 1.32 million to 1.5 million, marking an addition of 180,000 soldiers.
The decree, aimed at bolstering Russia’s military capacity, is set to take effect on December 1, 2024. The move comes amid heightened global tensions and ongoing geopolitical challenges faced by Russia.
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