According to the decree signed by Putin, published on the Kremlin’s website, the number of personnel of the Russian Armed Forces was determined as 2 million 209 thousand 130 people, including 1 million 320 thousand soldiers.
According to Putin’s previous decree, which came into force as of January 1, 2023, the number of personnel in the Russian army consisted of 2 million 39 thousand 758 people, including 1 million 150 thousand 628 soldiers.
Thus, according to the previous decree, there was an increase in the number of soldiers by 169 thousand 372 people, while there was no increase in the number of other personnel.
“NO MOBILIZATION DECISION”
In the statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was reminded that the number of soldiers in the army has increased by approximately 170 thousand, and it was emphasized that there is no plan to significantly increase the recruitment of citizens into compulsory military service.
“There is no provision for mobilization,” the statement said. The expression was used.
The statement pointed out that the increase in the Russian army was due to the increase in threats to Russia in connection with the conduct of a “special military operation” in Ukraine and the ongoing expansion of NATO, and added: “Under the current conditions, an additional increase in the number and combat power of the armed forces will counter the aggressive activities of the NATO bloc.” It’s an appropriate response.” The statement was included. (AA)
