Russian Defense Ministry proposed counting one day of service in the special military operation zone as three working

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•On February 14, 2026, the Russian Defense Ministry proposed counting one day of service in the special military operation zone as three working days.
•The proposal was reported by Russian news sources Interfax and Kommersant.

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▸If the Russian government approves the Defense Ministry's proposal service members deployed in the special military operation zone could receive accelerated credit toward retirement and benefits.

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🏛Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation

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RUInterfax (RU)Минобороны РФ предложило день службы в зоне СВО засчитывать за три дня работы RUKommersant (RU)В Минобороны предложили засчитывать день службы на СВО за три дня работы

On February 14, 2026, the Russian Defense Ministry proposed a policy to count one day of service in the special military operation zone as equivalent to three working days. This initiative aims to adjust the calculation of service time for personnel involved in the ongoing military operations. The proposal could impact service members' benefits, retirement calculations, and overall personnel management within the Russian armed forces. The measure reflects an effort to recognize the intensity and risks associated with deployment in the special military operation zone.