In an indication of her urgency Russia to strengthen its military effort in Ukraine, the Russian Duma announced today that it will consider a bill that will Russians over the age of 40 and foreigners over the age of 30 are allowed to enlist in the army.
The website of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, states that the move will allow the military to take advantage of the skills of older professionals.
«Highly precision weapons are required for the use of high-precision weapons, the handling of weapons and military equipment. Experience shows that they reach this level at the age of 40-45“, Is pointed out on the Duma website.
So far only Russians aged 18 to 40 and foreigners aged 18 to 30 can enlist in the army.
Russia has to face enormous difficulties and heavy losses of men and equipment in 86-day war in Ukraine and Western military analysts say more troops needed to be mobilized.
The Duma also notes on its website that the planned initiative will also make it easier to recruit civilian doctors, engineers and special operations and communications specialists.
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