In 2025, Russia has increased the plan for recruitment for military service under contract

In 2025, Russia has increased the plan for recruitment for military service under contract, Defense Minister Belousov. According to a statement by Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, 210, 000 people signed contracts with the Russian army in the first half of 2025 (this is approximately 35, 000 per month). This roughly coincides with the estimates of the Institute for the Study of War, according to which Russia is recruiting 30, 000 per month into the army. Source: Lord Of War t. me, llordofwar