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The rate of enlistment of contract soldiers into the Russian army has decreased by 10%, despite a record increase in sig...

13.09.2026, 02:01 Obozrevatel.ua ↗

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The rate of enlistment of contract soldiers into the Russian army has decreased by 10%, despite a record increase in signing bonuses. From January–August 2026, 234 thousand Russians signed contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense, which is 26 thousand fewer than in the same period last year.

Meanwhile, in August alone recruitment rates fell by 20%.

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Темпи набору контрактників до російської армії скоротилися на 10%, незважаючи на рекордне зростання виплат за підписання контракту. За січень–серпень 2026 року контракт із Міноборони рф уклали 234 тисячі росіян, що на 26 тисяч менше, ніж за аналогічний період минулого року.

При цьому лише у серпні темпи вербування знизилися на 20%.

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