Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting Russian citizenship to foreign nationals who signed a contract with the Russian Armed Forces during the war against Ukraine.
What is known about Putin's new decrees
It is noted that family members of such foreigners — spouses, children and parents — may also obtain citizenship, provided that the service contract is concluded for a period of at least one year.
The applications for citizenship of Russia may be submitted by foreigners who, during the period of the Special Military Operation (as Russians call the war against Ukraine — ed.), signed a contract for military service in the Armed Forces of Russia or in military formations, the decree reads.
The contract must be concluded for a period of at least 1 year. The resolution will come into force on the date of its publication.
Kremlin involves foreigners in war against Ukraine
Since the beginning of the war against Ukraine, Russia has adopted a number of laws aimed at attracting foreign citizens to its ranks.
Vladimir Putin said at a security meeting shortly after his troops attacked Ukraine that the Kremlin should help foreigners who plan to fight on Russia's side.
In particular, it has been repeatedly reported that mercenaries from Cuba are involved in the war against Ukraine.
Foreigners are recruited to the eastern front line.
In particular, according to the underground, Cubans are used in the Kupyansk direction, as well as between Bakhmut and Horlivka.
Earlier, Ukrainian activists from the Cyber Resistance group wrote about the recruitment of Cuban citizens who hacked the mail of Anton Perevozchikov, the head of the Tula military enlistment office that recruits for contract service. The Russians themselves are proud to send Cubans to the front line because they "do not feel sorry for them".
