# Putin sets Russian armed forces personnel ceiling at over 2.44 million

https://mins.news/en/item/77713

- TASS, 2026-09-28 21:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2194237

> Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting the authorized strength of the armed forces at 2,441,630 personnel, including 1,550,500 active service members. The ceiling is 15,500 higher than under the previous decree, with a total increase of 49,860 between March and September 2026.

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