MILITARY● ELEVATEDSep 28 · Sep 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
Putin set authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces at more than 2 . 44 million personnel
en.apa.az · Azerbaijan · eastern europe
President Putin established the authorized strength of the Russian Armed Forces at over 2.44 million personnel, indicating a significant policy decision regarding military capacity. This impacts Russia's defense posture and international military balance.
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