On Sept. 28, 2026 Putin signed a decree raising the Russian armed forces'
authorized strength to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty
troops. This is the fourth expansion of force levels since early 2026.
2026-09-29
On Sept. 28, 2026 Putin signed a decree raising the Russian armed forces'
authorized strength to 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active-duty
troops. This is the fourth expansion of force levels since early 2026.
