Putin offers faster citizenship to foreigners who fight for Russia
Friday, 5 January 2024 President Vladimir Putin issues decree allowing foreign nationals who fought for Russia in Ukraine to obtain Russian citizenship. They can apply for passports for themselves, families by providing documents proving commitment to one-year service. The aim is to incentivize foreigners with military experience to join Russian ranks. Russia has suffered significant toll in Ukraine war, with 315,000 dead and wounded troops. Russia initiated first mobilization since WW2, drafting 300,000 men. Both Russia, Ukraine have undisclosed losses. Ukrainian military proposes mobilization of 450,000-500,000 individuals.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky announces draft legislation that could pave the way for foreigners fighting against Russia in his country to receive Ukrainian citizenship. Thousands of foreigners rushed..
Friday, 5 January 2024
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