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Putin on Saturday signed into law a bill introducing lengthy jail terms for wartime acts including desertion and
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Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law providing for liability for war crimes. [REGNUM] The President signed a law establishing punishment for looting in the form of imprisonment for up to 15 years. The law also introduces penalties for desertion, non-appearance for military service on conscription, voluntary surrender, or refusal to participate in hostilities. These crimes are punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Amendments have been made to the Criminal Code to the effect that the commission of any crime during the period of mobilization, martial law, combat operations or in the context of an armed conflict is an aggravating circumstance. For refusal to participate in military or hostilities and non-execution by the subordinate of the order of the chief, given in the same conditions, which entailed “serious consequences”, punishment is provided in the form of imprisonment for up to 10 years. Posted by: Fred 2022-09-25 |
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