Russia Proposes Harsher Punishments for Crimes Against War…
Russian lawmakers are proposing to classify crimes against participants in the war in Ukraine as aggravating circumstances under the Criminal Code, with similar status intended for crimes against veterans and military personnel regardless of service status.
Consensus
- Duma deputies are preparing amendments to the Criminal Code to recognize crimes against participants in the war in Ukraine as an aggravating circumstance.
- The proposed changes are intended to apply to crimes against veterans of military operations and military personnel, regardless of whether they are on active duty or in reserve.
- The amendments are expected to be submitted during the autumn session of the State Duma.
- The initiative is being driven by the party 'Fair Russia' and supported by members of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
- The goal is to increase penalties for crimes such as fraud and extortion committed against war participants.
Points of divergence
- A draft law was already introduced in August to strengthen punishment for fraud and extortion against participants in military operations, with maximum penalties of 10 years for fraud and 15 years for extortion. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- No mention of a previously introduced draft law; only the upcoming autumn session submission is noted. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the State Duma, it was proposed to toughen punishment for crimes against participants of the war in Ukraine — The Moscow Times
- In the State Duma, it was proposed to recognize crimes against participants of the SMO as an aggravating circumstance — ASTRA