After the partial mobilization ordered for his war against Ukraine, Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin now has the amended law on tougher penalties for deserters in force. Anyone who deserts during mobilization or a state of war can be punished with up to 15 years in prison. Anyone who voluntarily becomes a prisoner of war – the Ukrainian government had asked for it – could face up to ten years in prison.
On Saturday, the Kremlin published the amendments passed this week by parliament and the Federation Council, which have now entered into force with Putin’s signature.
Up to ten years in prison for disobeying orders
Conscription Russians or reservists face up to 10 years in prison if they refuse to participate in combat operations. The changes in criminal law also provide that refusal to obey orders in the future can also be punished with up to ten years in prison. In addition, prison sentences for looting were increased.
Putin had previously ordered partial mobilization in Russia against the backdrop of the protracted war of aggression against Ukraine. Now 300,000 reservists have to be called up for the Russian army. Responsibility for organizing conscription rests with the regional governors and the individual district military replacement offices on the ground.
Accelerated naturalization of foreigners on combat missions
Putin also signed a law accelerating the naturalization of foreigners if they are committed to fighting their duty.
Source: Krone
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