Putin Signs Law Authorizing Use of Military Force to 'Protect Russian Citizens' Abroad
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Putin signs law allowing military deployment to protect Russians prosecuted abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting the head of state the authority to deploy the Russian military to “protect Russian citizens” if they are “arrested, detained, or face criminal or other prosecution” abroad. The information about amendments to the legislation was published on the official portal for legal documents. The changes have been introduced into the federal laws “On Russian Citizenship” and “On Defense.” An accomp…
Putin expands Russia's scope for operations abroad.
Moscow has passed a law allowing Russia to use military operations to protect its own citizens abroad.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday that allows him to send Russian armed forces to other countries under the pretext of protecting the rights of Russian citizens.
The Russian president signed the law on this, but it is unclear what he would use it for.
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