Next week, a legislative proposal will be filed in the State Duma addressing the deprivation of acquired Russian citizenship as a potential measure to discourage avoidance of military enrollment and mobilization. This topic was raised by a deputy who publicly stated the plan in a recent briefing. The deputy, associated with the State Duma Committee on Regional Policy and Local Self-Government, made clear that the bill is prepared and will be introduced to the chamber in the near term.
Kirill Kabanov, once a member of the Presidential Human Rights Council, offered commentary suggesting that it could become a fair practice to revoke citizenship obtained through immigration for those who avoid military service and fail to report for duty with the Armed Forces. He argued that the obligation undertaken at the time citizenship was granted may be considered unfulfilled if military service is consciously refused.
In a separate line of discussion, Sultan Khamzaev, a State Duma deputy, proposed, during April, a policy linking citizenship deprivation to individuals who leave the country to criticize its government. The proposal reflects a broader debate in the region about loyalty, civic duties, and the consequences of dissent, particularly among residents who have acquired citizenship through naturalization.
There has also been mention of remarks by former President Vladimir Putin regarding the future composition and direction of the Russian armed forces. Those comments underscore ongoing conversations about the strategic posture of the military and how citizenship and allegiance might intersect with national service expectations in the years ahead.