Russia Toughens Penalty For Voluntary Surrender, Refusal To Fight

Russia Toughens Penalty For Soldiers Who Surrender, Replaces Top General: Report

Russia on Saturday toughened penalties for soldiers voluntarily surrendering or refusing to fight, with up to 10 years imprisonment, and it replaced its top logistics general after a series of setbacks to its seven-month war in Ukraine.

Russia stiffens penalty for desertion; replaces top general

The move comes as the Kremlin stages a vote in occupied region of Ukraine weeks after suffering battlefield setbacks.

Putin signs amendments toughening penalties for voluntary surrender, refusal to fight

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed amendments toughening penalties for voluntary surrender, desertion and refusal to fight by up to 10

Russia Toughens Penalty for Voluntary Surrender, Refusal to Fight

The announcement of the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists on Wednesday sparked protests across Russia and a fresh exodus out of the country

War in Ukraine, day 213 | Russia increases penalties for surrender or refusal to fight

Amid the mobilization of its reservists, Moscow on Saturday tightened the penalties for refusal and replaced its head of military logistics, a weak spot in its offensive in Ukraine, where annexation “referenda” are continuing.

Russia toughens penalty for desertion, surrender, following mobilization of reservists

On Sept. 24, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed into law amendments to the Russian Criminal Code toughening punishment for desertion, looting, and voluntary surrender, as reported by the Russian news agency Interfax. Those surrendering will now face from three to