Russia bans issuance to foreigners serving in Russian Armed Forces
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- •On February 26, 2026, the Russian State Duma adopted a law banning the issuance of Russian citizenship to foreigners with unexpunged criminal records who served in the Russian Armed Forces.
- •The law also prohibits the extradition of foreign nationals who have served in the Russian military to their home countries or other states.
- •The Russian Cabinet approved the draft law before its passage in the State Duma.
- •The law includes a ban on issuing Russian military contracts to foreign nationals.
- •The legislation aims to regulate the legal status of foreign military personnel within Russia.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russia enforces the ban on citizenship issuance strictly foreign nationals serving in the Russian Armed Forces will face increased legal uncertainty and may be less willing to enlist, affecting Russia's military recruitment.
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RUInterfax (RU)Кабмин одобрил проект ФЗ о запрете получения гражданства иностранцами с непогашенной судимостьюRUKommersant (RU)Госдума запретила выдачу иностранцев-контрактников ВС РоссииRUTASS (EN)Duma adopts law on refusing extradition of foreigners who fought in Russian armyRURBC (RU)Дума приняла закон о запрете на выдачу иностранцев из российской армии