Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently signed a decree that extends the offer of Russian citizenship to foreigners who commit to serving in the army or "military structures" during a "special military operation," TASS reports.
The decree, also available on the regulatory and legal documents portal, specifies that the contract with the military must be for a minimum duration of one year. Moreover, the scope of this opportunity extends beyond military personnel to include their family members—spouses, children, and parents. The effective date of the decree is from its announcement.
This decree follows a previous move by Putin in September 2022, where he signed a decree facilitating the citizenship acquisition process for foreigners engaging in one-year military service. This streamlined procedure eliminates the need for a residence permit and the requirement to reside in Russia for a five-year period, which was mandatory before. Notably, the earlier norm mandated a minimum three-year service commitment under the contract.
In a subsequent development in November 2022, amid a declared "partial" mobilization, Putin issued another decree equalizing the terms for foreigners and Russian citizens serving in the Russian army under a contract. This move emphasized a level playing field for both groups within the military.
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