Medvedev Reveals Number of New Members in the Russian Army Since the Beginning of the Year

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev announced that data from the Russian Ministry of Defense confirms that over 452,000 individuals have joined the Russian army since the beginning of this year. During a working visit to the Siberian Federal District, he stated: "According to the data from the Ministry of Defense, from January 1 of this year to December 1, more than 452,000 people from all over the country have been recruited for military service in support of the joint forces group." Medvedev confirmed that "the rate of joining military service under contract has increased significantly."