Russia Today - January 03, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree which lets foreign citizens serve in the Russian army as contractors.
“Military men, who are foreign citizens, can participate in
carrying out the tasks during military situations, and also
during armed conflicts, in accordance with admitted principles
and norms of international law, international treaties of the
Russian Federation, and the Russian legislation,” the decree
said.
There are a few exceptions to the rule, though: a foreign citizen
who is under investigation or facing trial, has a criminal
record, or has served prison time cannot be a hired gun in
Russia’s army.
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