Published 2 years ago

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

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Lawmakers in the State Duma lower house approved the bill in three readings in a single session. The upper house, the Federation Council, gave its consent shortly after. The bill now needs only the signature of President Vladimir Putin to become law. The move would enable the military to utilize the skills of older professionals.

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Reuters

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Russia's parliament approved a law on Wednesday in double-quick time removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the military, amid heavy casualties in Ukraine.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Russian lawmakers approve ending age limit for military service

Russian lawmakers have scrapped the age limit for enlisting in the military amid rising casualty numbers following the invasion of Ukraine.

2 years ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

Russian parliament scraps age limit for army recruits

Russia's parliament approved a law on Wednesday (May 25) in double-quick time removing the upper age limit for contractual service in the military, amid heavy casualties in Ukraine. Lawmakers in the State Duma lower house approved the bill in three readings in a single session, with the upper house, t

2 years ago·Singapore

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Washington Examiner

Russian parliament approves bill to remove military age limits

Russia's parliament passed a law eliminating the age limit for those serving in the military on Wednesday.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Al Jazeera

Russian parliament votes to scrap military age limit

The lower and upper houses of parliament backed the bill and it will move to the desk of President Putin.

2 years ago·Qatar

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GMA Filipino News

Russia looks to scrap upper age limit for soldiers

Russia's parliament is to consider scrapping the upper age limit for signing up to join the army, in a sign Moscow may be looking to recruit more troops for its military campaign in Ukraine.

2 years ago·Q C, Philippines

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