Putin signs decree increasing size of Russian armed forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the official number of personnel in the Russian Armed Forces by 15,500, bringing the total to 2,441,630. This marks the fourth such increase this year, following similar decrees in March, June, and July.
Why it matters
This military expansion signals Russia's continued commitment to its war efforts and potential for further escalation, impacting regional stability and international relations. It raises concerns about the future of the conflict in Ukraine and broader European security, as highlighted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warnings.
Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the official number of personnel in the Russian Armed Forces to 2,441,630. Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency TASS Quote from the decree: "The authorised number of personnel in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation shall be set at 2,441,630, including 1,550,500 active-duty military personnel." Details: Under the decree, Putin has increased the size of the Russian armed forces by 15,500 personnel.
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