The Russian government has submitted a package of draft laws to the… (контракт · осудить · военный)
The Russian government has submitted a package of draft laws to the State Duma proposing to expand the list of individuals with criminal convictions who can sign military contracts with the Ministry of Defense during mobilization, martial law, or wartime. The proposed changes would remove restrictions for those convicted under certain articles of the Criminal Code related to organized crime, smuggling, and violations involving nuclear materials.
Consensus
- The Russian government has submitted a package of draft laws to the State Duma aimed at expanding the list of individuals with criminal convictions eligible to sign military contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
- The proposed changes apply specifically during mobilization, martial law, or wartime periods.
- Individuals convicted of sexual offenses against minors and crimes related to terrorism, sabotage, espionage, treason, and other serious offenses will remain excluded from signing such contracts.
- The draft laws are being introduced into the Federal Law 'On Military Duty and Military Service'.
- The documents have been published in the State Duma's database.
Points of divergence
- The government proposed allowing individuals convicted under articles related to banditry, members of criminal organizations (OPG), and smugglers to sign military contracts. — novaya_eu
- In March 2025, President Vladimir Putin promised to grant veteran status in combat operations to participants of the special military operation who arrived from places of deprivation of liberty. — vedomosti
- The proposed changes would allow contracts with former members of a gang and that ex-deputy defense minister Timur Ivanov was denied selection for military service. — vesti
- Specific articles listed include Article 200.1 (smuggling of cash), Part 2 of Article 209 (participation in a gang or attacks by it), Part 2 of Article 210 (membership in a criminal organization), and several others related to nuclear materials, industrial safety, and illegal migration. — tg_astrapress
- The explanatory note states the bill aims to expand the circle of individuals eligible for military contracts. — meduza
Coverage (7 sources)
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed allowing contracts with the Ministry of Defense to be signed with bandits, members of criminal groups, and smugglers — Новая газета Европа
- Government proposed expanding the list of convicted persons eligible for military service — Ведомости
- Russia plans to expand grounds for contracts between convicted persons and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation — Вести
- Russian Government Proposed Expanding the List of Articles for Convicts to Sign Contracts During Mobilization — ASTRA
- Russian Government Proposed Expanding the List of Criminal Code Articles for Military Service — Meduza
- Government proposed expanding grounds for contracts between convicted persons and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation — Коммерсантъ
- A bill to expand the list of individuals with criminal records eligible for contracts with the Armed Forces of Russia has been submitted to the State Duma — Интерфакс