Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree calling on citizens of the country in reserves for military training in 2024. The document was published on the official site portal legal information.
The decree states that military training will be carried out by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and state national guard units. In addition, rescue military units affiliated with the country’s Ministry of Emergencies will also participate in the work.
“The Government of the Russian Federation and the executive authorities of the Russian Federation must ensure the implementation of measures on conscription of citizens. <…> The document includes the following statements: “It is about being subjected to military training and the conduct of this training.”
The text also emphasizes that the decree will enter into force on the day it is published in official sources.
February 29, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on environmental issues, ecology and transport Sergei Ivanov commented Current situation in the Ukrainian conflict zone. He stated that he was not and could not be a soldier on the battlefield.
Formerly in the State Duma of the Russian Federation entry A bill postponing compulsory military service for certain categories of citizens.