Russia Bans Expulsion of Foreign Servicemen from Army

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•The State Duma approved the law on March 11, 2026.
•The law prohibits deporting foreign nationals who have served in the Russian military.
•The legislation was passed alongside a bill tightening requirements for labor migrants.
•The law applies specifically to foreign servicemen within the Russian Armed Forces.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russia increases recruitment of foreign nationals into its military the armed forces could see greater diversity and potentially enhanced manpower, affecting military operations and personnel management.

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🌍Russian Federation

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🏛Russian Armed Forces 🏛State Duma

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RUKommersant (RU)В Госдуме одобрили законопроект об ужесточении требований к трудовым мигрантам RUKommersant (RU)Госдума запретила выдворять иностранных военнослужащих армии России RUInterfax (RU)Принят закон о запрете выдворения из России служивших в ВС РФ иностранцев

The Russian State Duma passed a law banning the expulsion of foreign nationals serving in the Russian Armed Forces. This law protects foreign servicemen from deportation, potentially impacting Russia's military personnel policies and the integration of foreign soldiers. The law may affect how Russia manages its military recruitment and the legal status of foreign troops within its armed forces.