Foreigners who enlist in the Russian army to fight in the Russian army war in Ukraine will receive the citizenship of Russia. This is what the president has decided Vladimir Putinthrough a decree published on the official legal information portal of Russia.

The decision also makes it possible to Russian passport for relatives of foreign soldiersand to service members who have already completed their contracts with the Russian Armed Forces or who need to retire for health reasons.

The RBC portal, in turn, noted that a total of them are currently serving in the military on professional contracts, citing a report from the Russian Armed Forces. 640,000 people.

Military conscription for men in Ukraine would be mandatory from the age of 25, with strict measures for those who evade it

In May 2023, Putin had signed a decree to… expressing citizenship for foreign soldiers join the army. The rapid processing of citizenship was extendable to parents, spouses and children of foreigners who had signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, and the condition was that they had to serve for one year.

Putin stated on December 14 that about 1,500 people signed contracts with the military every day.

The war in Ukraine

After almost two years of war Russia aims to intensify its attacks on Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian president Volodymyr ZelenskyRussia is said to have launched 500 missiles and drones against Ukraine in just five days, killing at least 32 people in the capital Kiev.

Twelve people are killed in a new Russian missile attack on Ukraine

This would be one of the most intense series of attacks since the invasion began in February 2022. In addition, Russia would vary its tactics, the BBC said.

The hypersonic, cruise and ballistic missiles are designed to change direction in the air and are being concentrated on Ukraine’s largest cities, Kiev and Kharkiv, to increase their striking power. (JO)