Putin allowed to conscript Russians with dual citizenship into the army
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on conscription service in the Russian army of Russian citizens who have foreign citizenship or residence permits abroad. Document published on the website of legal information. The decree amends the Regulations on the procedure for military service.
The document authorizes military service in the Russian Armed Forces in peacetime by “citizens who have citizenship (nationality) of a foreign state or a residence permit or other document confirming the right to permanent residence of a citizen in the territory of a foreign state, and foreign citizens.”
According to the decree, military service on conscription is carried out by soldiers, sailors, sergeants, foremen who have foreign citizenship or a residence permit in the Russian Federation.
Previously, Russians with only Russian citizenship could serve on conscription. Foreigners had and still have the opportunity to serve under a contract. Stateless persons will also be able to serve in the Russian army.
September 24 President signed a law that allows foreigners who served in the Russian army to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified form – without providing a residence permit. Foreigners can obtain Russian citizenship by concluding a contract with the Russian armed forces for a period of at least one year.
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