In Russia, they want to pass a law that exempts from trial for participation in the war against Ukraine

The State Duma of Russia adopted in the first reading a draft law which provides that Russian defendants can be released from criminal prosecution if they sign a contract for the war against Ukraine.

A draft law has also been approved, according to which the defendants can enter into contracts with the Russian army during the period of mobilization or martial law, the Russian service of Radio Liberty writes.

If the law is passed, changes will be made to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes – the preventive measure chosen against the person who concluded the contract will be canceled. At the same time, if several persons are involved in the case, the court proceedings will be continued for those who did not enter into a contract.

Currently, those who are under investigation, but their cases have not yet been brought to court, or those who have already been convicted, have the opportunity to release themselves from responsibility by signing a contract.

Earlier, on September 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the strength of the Russian Armed Forces to 1.5 million soldiers, which is 180,000 more than in the last decree to increase the strength of the Russian Armed Forces, which Putin signed in December 2023 .