Dmitry Medvedev, the former President and deputy chair of the Russian Security Council, announced that approximately 280,000 individuals have enlisted in Russia’s military as professional service members since the beginning of this year.
During his visit to Russia’s far east, Medvedev held meetings with local officials to discuss initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces.
Medvedev stated, “According to the Ministry of Defence, since January 1, about 280,000 people have been accepted into the ranks of the Armed Forces on a contract basis,” which also includes reservists. These figures were reported by the state news agency TASS.