This is stated in a document posted on the website of the State Duma…
This is stated in a document posted on the website of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. The Government of Russia submitted to the State Duma a bill that proposes expanding the list of citizens with criminal records who may sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense during mobilization, martial law, or wartime.
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