“Russian Citizenship Takes Migrants from Soldier to Participant: Investigative Committee Announces Special Operation”
Head of Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, announced that around 10k migrants who obtained Russian citizenship are now part of a special operation. Bastrykin stated that they have implemented measures to prevent migrants from leaving Russia separately. Those who receive citizenship must fulfill military service obligations and participate in military operations when needed. Over 30k individuals who refuse military service have already left the country, with 10k becoming participants in these operations, according to head of the FSB, Alexander Bortnikov.
“Putin Opens Doors: Foreign Military Personnel Granted Russian Citizenship, a Move that Could Enhance National Defense”
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree allowing foreigners serving in the Russian Armed Forces to apply for Russian citizenship. The decree covers those involved in military operations and cooperation agreements. Foreign soldiers who served abroad may also be eligible for a Russian passport.