The State Duma is considering a bill that would grant additional leave to police officers who take part in a special military operation. This initiative was reported by a major Russian daily, which cited sources inside the legislature. The proposed measure aims to align the leave entitlements of law enforcement personnel with the broader allowances granted to military participants during active operations, reflecting the close operational links between internal security bodies and military actions.
Under the current framework, the law On Veterans already provides for an extra 15 days of leave for those recognized as war veterans. The Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs has suggested expanding the scope of who qualifies for this benefit. Lawmakers pointed out that many employees within internal affairs agencies served during active military engagements and, as a consequence, participated in hostilities. Yet, these individuals are not presently classified as veterans, which the committee argues creates a gap in benefits and recognition for service members who operated in a military context while performing police duties.
Separately, the Tambov Regional Duma advanced a measure to increase a one-time payment to participants in a special military operation. The bill would quadruple the payout, bringing it up to four hundred thousand rubles. This move mirrors broader efforts at the regional level to provide tangible financial support to those who took part in military actions that fall under the special operation framework.
In another ongoing development, there have been calls within the Russian federation for refunds related to contracts signed for participation in a special military operation. Advocates have urged compensation or restoration of funds for individuals who entered into service agreements but later faced circumstances that necessitated changes to those commitments. These discussions reflect a pattern of policy review that touches on compensation, employment status, and the practicalities of post-operation benefits for personnel who served under special operation conditions. It remains to be seen how the federal and regional authorities will reconcile these concerns with existing veteran and security service rules, especially in a legal landscape where the definitions of veteran status and eligibility are subject to reform and reinterpretation. [Source attribution: Moscow News and related parliamentary coverage]