Фото: mil.ru
Russia has once again increased the authorized strength of its armed forces. The corresponding decree was signed today by Vladimir Putin.
Under the decree, the authorized strength of the armed forces is set at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 military personnel.
This is the fourth increase in the size of the Russian army this year. The previous increase in authorized military personnel numbers took place in July, when the figure was set at 1,535,000.