Putin increases Russian military personnel to 2.44 million

20:20; 28 September 2026 year

### Russian President Signs Decree to Increase Military Personnel Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorized personnel strength of the Russian Armed Forces. According to the document, the total number of personnel and corresponding positions is set at 2,441,630. Of this number, 1,550,500 are military personnel. > "The authorized personnel strength of the Russian Armed Forces is set at 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel," the decree states. The document also outlines the procedure and timeline for the new personnel levels to take effect.

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