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Putin Reports 95% Modern Weapons in Nuclear Forces, Increases Military to 1.5 Million Servicemen

Dec 16, 2024, 10:46 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the proportion of modern weapons in the country's strategic nuclear forces has reached 95%. During a meeting with military officials, he emphasized the importance of maintaining readiness and conducting exercises with non-strategic nuclear forces. Additionally, Putin stated that the number of personnel in the Russian Armed Forces has been increased to 1.5 million servicemen, with over a thousand individuals joining the military service daily under contract, highlighting a trend of voluntary enlistment for front-line duties.