Russia Expands Contract Recruitment Points and Training Capacity

The General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces announced a noticeable rise in the number of contract recruitment points as part of ongoing efforts to expand voluntary service. This update reflects a broader push to streamline enlistment and ensure potential recruits can complete registrations promptly. The spokespeople underscored that the increase in contract signups has coincided with a deliberate expansion of screening locations and more instructors available to work with candidates, a move aimed at accelerating the process from interest to formal commitment. The information was distributed by representatives of the RF Armed Forces and carried by TASS, the Russian news agency, which documented the official stance and figures related to this shift in outreach and capacity.