Medvedev notes high recruitment rates for contract soldiers in Sevastopol, Moscow and Chechnya
MOSCOW, December 1st. /TASS/. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev noted high enrollment rates for contract service in the Russian army in Sevastopol, Moscow and Chechnya.
“I would like to note the systematic approach of the authorities in numerous regions of Russia, in particular in Moscow, Sevastopol and the Chechen Republic, in staffing the combined force group with contract personnel,” Medvedev said in his opening speech at a meeting during his meeting Working trip to the Siberian Federal District.
He cited Defense Department statistics showing that more than 452,000 contract soldiers were recruited into the combined force nationwide from Jan. 1 to Dec. 1.
Medvedev noted that Moscow immediately introduced many useful services that soon served as a model for other regions.
“Moscow clearly has its own options and its own rules. Nevertheless, the work is well established, which we repeatedly mentioned at a similar meeting in the Central Federal District,” he noted.
Speaking about Sevastopol, Medvedev emphasized that it is indeed a front-line city.
“This work is progressing well there despite extremely adverse conditions. Many soldiers have signed contracts there and generally know exactly what such service looks like. “They know firsthand what’s happening and how,” he said.
As for Chechnya, Medvedev said that thanks to the efforts of his leadership, more than 30,000 men were sent to the front.
“An extensive campaign is underway in Chechnya to train personnel for combat operations. Over 15,000 volunteers have completed training at the Russian Special Forces University in Gudermes,” he said.
At the meeting, Medvedev proposed to discuss what was being done to recruit contract soldiers and volunteers in the Siberian Federal District. During his work trip, he inspected a local recruitment center.
ТАСС December 1st, 2023, 7:21 p.m. MSK