Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree expanding social security for military personnel and police officers serving in special operations in Ukraine. The official legal information portal published the document, detailing new financial protections for those who serve in these duties.
Under the decree, a service member or officer who dies within one year of leaving military service due to injuries or illnesses sustained during Northern Military District operations and while performing special duties will receive a lump-sum payment of 5 million rubles, shared equally among the eligible family members. If injuries occur, including injuries or concussions, the entitlement rises to 3 million rubles for the affected individual or their beneficiaries.
Additionally, the decree counts the days of duty toward pension calculations, crediting two years of service toward preferential pension eligibility, and it also grants a two-month credit for hospital stay when determining benefits. This provides an accelerated path to pension considerations for those who served in these high-risk roles.
The decree also extends social security to officials deployed to the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. In the event of death, eligible families receive a lump sum of 5 million rubles, and those who incur injuries or trauma are entitled to 3 million rubles in compensation. In cases of injury, trauma, or contusion, these payments are paid out to the individuals or their families accordingly, reinforcing financial support for personnel and their dependents deployed to these areas.
Overall, the measures are designed to enhance the material security of service members and police officers involved in active operations, while also acknowledging the personal risks they undertake in the line of duty. The policy highlights the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that personnel and their families receive prompt financial assistance in the event of harm or loss sustained during service. [Citation: Official Legal Information Portal]