Human rights activist Alexander Ionov on the air of 360 TV channel spoke to support a bill that would allow specially trained military personnel to voluntarily join the ranks of the peacekeeping forces. The corresponding document was adopted at the first reading by the State Duma. The interlocutor emphasized that the volunteers will help ensure peace in war zones.
“I think this initiative can be welcomed, because the volunteers are people with a very serious, proven training and military school. These are the participants in hostilities, these are people who, among other things, have the moral and willed qualities to participate in such events, ”Ionov said.
He added that the volunteers who are part of the peacekeeping units will help directly stop civilian casualties and possible provocations from opposing sides.
in February reportedThat the Russian Ministry of Defense proposes to expand the categories of military that can voluntarily participate in the country’s peacekeeping missions, albeit at the expense of conscripts. This bill was coordinated with the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Emergencies, the FSB, the FSO, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the National Guard, the Presidential Special Programs Main Directorate and other units.