Russia bans extradition of foreigners who served in its army
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- •On March 8, 2026, Putin signed a law refusing extradition of foreigners who fought in the Russian army.
- •The law also bans issuing Russian citizenship to foreigners who served in the Russian Armed Forces.
- •The legislation was officially signed and published on March 8, 2026.
- •The law aims to strengthen control over foreign investments and increase fines for border violations, as part of a broader legislative package.
- •The law includes provisions for full refund of airfare for participants in the Special Military Operation (SVO).
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If foreign governments attempt to extradite their nationals who served in the Russian military Russia will refuse extradition requests, potentially causing diplomatic disputes and complicating legal processes for these individuals abroad.
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RUTASS (EN)Putin signs law on refusing extradition of foreigners who fought in Russian armyRURIA Novosti (RU)Путин подписал закон об усилении контроля за иностранными инвестициямиRURBC (RU)Путин запретил выдавать за рубеж иностранцев, служивших в армии РоссииRUInterfax (RU)Путин подписал закон об отказе в выдаче иностранцев, служивших в ВС РФ