The Russian parliament passed a law allowing the country’s national guard to use heavy weapons. Under the law passed by the House of Commons on Wednesday, the troops, who report directly to President Vladimir Putin, should have access to military equipment such as tanks in the future.
The National Guard was established by Putin in 2016 to fight unrest and protests in the country. Russia’s defense ministry had previously announced it would take over equipment from the Wagner mercenary group after their brief uprising last month.
National Guard to get tanks
Since 2016, the area of responsibility of the force has been increased. She is also involved in the Russian offensive in Ukraine. Following the mutiny over the weekend, National Guard chief Viktor Solotov said his troops can now be issued heavy weapons such as tanks.
Since the open uprising against the Russian military leadership, the Kremlin has been strengthening its security apparatus. The law still needs to be approved by the House of Lords and Putin, but it is considered a formality.
Source: Krone
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