Russia reveals number of military contracts signed

This year alone 288,000 people applied to sign deals with the armed forces, according to defense ministry report cited by media

More than 640,000 people are currently serving on contract in the ranks of the Russian military, documents from Russia's Defense Ministry, cited by Interfax and RBK outlets, reveal for the first time since fighting erupted in early 2022.

This year alone, some 288,0