Russian Army Recruited 417K Contract Soldiers in 2025, Medvedev Claims

Russian Army Recruited 417K Contract Soldiers in 2025, Medvedev Claims

The Russian military has recruited 417,000 contract soldiers in 2025, former President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday during a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, a government body where he now serves as chairman. “These solid results were made possible thanks to the patriotism of our citizens who chose to enter military service,” Medvedev said, noting also that around 36,000 people volunteered to enlist this year.

COAS Shaibu Pledges To Address Soldiers’ Accommodation Challenge

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to address soldiers’ accommodation challenges nationwide. He made the pledge on Wednesday while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the flag-off marked a significant step toward sustainable housing solutions for Nigerian Army personnel…