Putin Allows Certain Convicted Criminals to Join Russian Army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing convicted criminals to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense for certain serious crimes. The law clarifies that those convicted or who have committed crimes under specific articles, such as banditry, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration, have the right to join the army during mobilization, state of war, or wartime. These individuals will primarily be sent to assault units.3 sourcesSee all sources