In recent discussions, Andrey Svintsov, who serves as deputy chairman of the State Duma Information Policy Committee, addressed how individuals who received summonses but did not appear at military recruitment offices could face travel restrictions. Reports from Moscow Talks highlighted this topic amid ongoing conversations about national service and citizen compliance. Svintsov noted that these kinds of restrictions are not currently being developed within the lower chamber of parliament, emphasizing that no formal decisions have been made to implement such measures yet.
He warned that if such steps were pursued, enforcing a travel ban would be straightforward. He pointed out that passport numbers and other personal data are stored in official records, and a prohibition on leaving the country could be imposed with relative ease. The mechanism, as he described it, would involve clear limitations on outward movement for those subject to the restriction, making departure physically impossible for the affected individuals. This approach would rely on data-sharing between relevant state bodies to verify a person’s status and enforce the ban in border controls.
Svintsov explained that once a decision is made in principle, notifications would be issued to the Federal Security Service and the border service to ensure enforcement at entry points and transit routes within the Russian Federation. He drew a parallel to how similar constraints operate in cases involving outstanding debts, suggesting that the practical impact would resemble existing debt-related travel limitations, where access to travel is curtailed until obligations are addressed. The discussion underscored the potential for administrative tools to intersect with civil liberties and the need for transparent procedures should such policies be considered in the future.
Meanwhile, Maksut Shadayev, who previously headed the Ministry of Digital Development, Telecommunications and Mass Media, noted that the registry of individuals responsible for military service was set to become active ahead of the autumn draft. This development signals an emphasis on synchronization between civil records and service obligations, aiming to streamline the process of identifying noncompliant individuals while maintaining safeguards and due process. The statements reflect a broader push to modernize military conscription administration and ensure that service requirements are enforceable through coordinated state information systems.