Putin signed a law on granting citizenship to foreigners serving in the Russian army

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decree, providing for the possibility of obtaining Russian citizenship by foreigners who have entered into a contract for military service in the RF Armed Forces or other military formations. Members of their families will also be able to apply for citizenship.

According to the document, foreigners who were dismissed from military service in the Russian Army for health reasons during the special operation in Ukraine, upon reaching the age limit, upon expiration of the contract, as well as in connection with the termination of military service, will also have the opportunity to apply for Russian citizenship. provisions.

Before the start of the special operation in Ukraine, the minimum term of a contract with the Ministry of Defense for foreigners was five years. To obtain Russian citizenship, one had to serve for three years. Amendments reducing this period to one year accepted in September 2022. In May, Vladimir Putin signed a law on a simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship for foreigners who participated in a special operation.

Also Vladimir Putin signed another decree according to which citizens of Ukraine who were born and permanently resided in Crimea or Sevastopol before March 18, 2014 will have the right to apply for Russian citizenship.

The news is being updated.

Alexander Kislov