5) Russian Armed Forces (Russia) – 1,027,000
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation comprises of 1,027,000. It was established after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1992. The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is the President of Russia. The Russian Armed Forces dates its roots back to the times of the Kievan Rus’.
6) Turkish Armed Forces (Turkey) – 666,575
Turkish Armed Forces employs 666,575 personnel. It traces its roots to the Ottoman Empire. Currently it is part of the NATO. Also known as the TAF, the Turkish Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy and the Air Force. The President of Turkey is the overall head of the armed forces.
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