Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law eliminating the maximum age limit for Russians and foreigners to join the military as contract service members, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Russia’s Duma approved the bill on Wednesday, but Putin’s signature was required for it to become law.
Previously, citizens aged 18 to 40 and foreigners aged 18 to 30 could enlist in the Russian military.
The changes were drafted by the head of the Defense Committee of the State Duma, Andrei Kartapolov, and his first deputy, Andrei Krasov. According to TASS, they believe that abolishing an upper age limit will attract specialists in areas such as medical support, engineering and communications.
The bill’s explanatory note also notes that the use of high-precision military weapons and equipment requires specialists, and they gain experience at age 40 to 45.
The law changes come amid severe Russian casualties in Ukraine, where Moscow is carrying out what it euphemistically calls a “special military operation”.
Russia also has a military recruitment system. The Kremlin initially said the recruits would not serve in Ukraine, but later acknowledged that they were serving in combat.
Source: CNN Brasil
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