US EditionRussian Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Stateless People to Join Military
- On Tuesday, Russia's State Duma approved legislation permitting stateless people to enlist in the Russian military through contractual service agreements.
- The proposed legislation seeks to broaden eligibility for military contract service in Russia, following reports that close to 90,000 stateless individuals have entered the country in 2024.
- The legislation amends current military laws, equating stateless persons to foreigners seeking enlistment and offers fast-tracked citizenship after service.
- Kremlin officials expect the law to recruit up to 5,000 stateless soldiers, with the proposal moving next to the Federation Council and awaiting President Putin's signature.
- The approved law aligns with the Kremlin's continued attempts to increase military personnel for operations in Ukraine and focuses on assisting individuals from annexed Ukrainian regions who lack citizenship.
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The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted in the third, final reading a law that allows stateless persons (stateless persons) to conclude a contract for service in the Russian army.
The State Duma has passed a bill allowing persons without citizenship to serve by contract in the ranks of the country's armed forces.
Russia passes law allowing stateless individuals to enlist in its military
Russia’s State Duma has passed legislation in its third reading allowing stateless individuals to sign contracts for service in the Russian Armed Forces. The law has been published in the Duma’s official database. An explanatory note accompanying the bill said the measure is intended “to expand the range of individuals who may enter into military service under contract.” Under existing law, only Russian citizens and foreign nationals are eligibl…
In the third, final reading, the deputies of the State Duma passed a law allowing stateless persons to enter into contracts with ...
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