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Ukraine war: Putin allows former prisoners to be conscripted


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Convicted murderers and drug dealers who have recently left prison in Russia face being conscripted to fight in Ukraine under a change to the law.

President Vladimir Putin amended the legislation on calling up reservists to include men convicted of serious crimes who recently left prison.

Former prisoners convicted of sex crimes against children or terrorism are still excluded from serving.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63517680

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