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Armed Forces of Russia - statistics & facts

Russia has one of the largest militaries in the world. It ranks fifth by active military personnel, which was measured at over 830 thousand, following China, India, the United States, and North Korea. After the dissolution of the USSR, Russian troops were deployed in the Russian region of Chechnya, as well as in Georgia, Syria, and Ukraine, among other territories. In February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, and in August 2022, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree increasing the size of the Russian Armed Forces to over two million from 2023. The Army was one of the most trusted public authorities in the country, as per nearly 80 percent of Russians.

Structure of the Russian military

The divisions of the Russian Armed Forces include the Ground Forces, the Navy, and the Aerospace Forces. Furthermore, there are three separate arms of service, the Strategic Rocket Forces, the Airborne Forces, and the Special Operations Forces. According to the Russian Constitution, the country's president is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Russian men aged 18 to 27 years are obliged to participate in the military service for one year. From 2024, the maximum conscription age will raise to 30 years. In the spring draft of 2023, 147 thousand people were conscripted. The lack of modern and advanced equipment is considered a major challenge for the Russian military. The government has run arms modernization programs since 2007.

Partial mobilization in Russia during the war in Ukraine

On September 21, 2022, the Russian president announced a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia. It applies to people who had previously served in the Armed Forces in certain age groups. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, privates and sergeants aged up to 35 years, junior officers aged up to 50 years, and senior officers aged up to 55 years were to be called up. Furthermore, mobilization of shooters, tankers, artillerymen, drivers, and mechanics was prioritized. The government reportedly planned to call up 300,000 reservists. Following the announcement, protests took place in several cities in Russia. Furthermore, Google search interest in the term "How to leave Russia" increased sharply, as did the demand for tickets for flights from Russia to Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, where Russians do not require a travel visa.
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Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 21, 2023

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Military spending in Russia
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Military spending to GDP in Russia
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