Russia scraps higher age restrict for navy service

Russia has handed a invoice abolishing the higher age restrict for navy service.

A Russian soldier within the Kherson area of Ukraine (AP Photo)

Russia has abolished the higher age restrict for navy service within the nation. A doc launched on the official web site stated President Vladimir Putin signed the legislation abolishing the higher age restrict.

As per a report by CGTN, the brand new legislation eradicated the age restrict for each Russian residents and foreigners of working age.

The Russian parliament handed a invoice on Wednesday to abolish the higher age restrict for individuals who want to serve within the military underneath a contract.

Previously, Russian residents aged 18-40 and foreigners aged 18-30 have been entitled to conclude the primary contract for navy service.

The information comes even because the Russia-Ukraine conflict entered its fourth month on Tuesday.