MOSCOW. Feb 22 (Interfax) - The number of contract service members in the Russian Armed Forces has reached 380,000 people, and all sergeant positions are now staffed with contract service members, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in the State Duma on Wednesday.
"Our Armed Forces now have 93% of their positions staffed. The number of contract service members has increased to 380,000. For the first time in Russia's history, all sergeant positions are now staffed with contract service members," Shoigu said.