Moscow is now in a quandary over the development of the war it has caused in Ukraine and is inviting foreign fighters to join its forces (including Syrians) with the promise of Russian citizenship.

According to the Russian state news agency TASS, points for receiving applications on issues related to the entry of foreigners into military service under a contract are open and operate on the premises of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and regional departments of the passport and geographical service. Visa service.

“For the convenience of foreign citizens wishing to enter the military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, points for receiving applications on issues related to the enlistment of foreign citizens for military service under a contract have been opened,” the agency’s press center said. .

The Ministry of Internal Affairs recalled that the right to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner was received by foreigners who signed a contract for service in the Russian Armed Forces, other troops or military formations participating in what Moscow calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine.

The accelerated procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship also applies to family members of foreign volunteers, i.e. parents, spouses and children.

Source: TASS