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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Foreign Legion? Contactors from abroad allowed to serve in Russian army

Russia Today - January 03, 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which lets foreign citizens serve in the Russian army as contractors.
“Military men, who are foreign citizens, can participate in carrying out the tasks during military situations, and also during armed conflicts, in accordance with admitted principles and norms of international law, international treaties of the Russian Federation, and the Russian legislation,” the decree said.
There are a few exceptions to the rule, though: a foreign citizen who is under investigation or facing trial, has a criminal record, or has served prison time cannot be a hired gun in Russia’s army.

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