
AI-generated summary
Before the invasion of Ukraine began, based on the 2017 decree, the Russian army had a total of 1,902,758 positions, including 1,013,628 soldiers. This is the fourth increase in employment limits since the beginning of 2026.
The published decree shows that the full-time strength of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has been set at 2,441,630 people. Of this number, 1,550,500 are soldiers.
The document entered into force on Monday. The government was ordered to provide the Ministry of Defense with the funds from the federal budget needed to implement the decision.
Another increase in full-time positions since the beginning of the year
This is the fourth increase in the employment limits of the Russian army since the beginning of 2026, reports The Moscow Times. Previously, job increases took place in March, June and July.
This is important because during the first four years of the full-scale war with Ukraine, the Russian leader made decisions to increase the size of the army only three times.
Before the invasion of Ukraine began, based on the 2017 decree, the Russian army had a total of 1,902,758 positions, including 1,013,628 soldiers.
Defense spending is expected to increase
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia may continue to increase army posts in the following months of 2026, depending on the development of the situation on the front.
Possible · Within months

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