"Putin Simplifies Path to Russian Citizenship for Foreign Military Recruits"

President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that simplifies the process of obtaining Russian citizenship for foreigners who serve in the Russian military, including during the special military operation in Ukraine. The new policy also extends to the immediate family members of the service members and shortens the citizenship application consideration period to one month. This move is seen as an incentive for citizens from economically challenged ex-Soviet states to join the Russian army, amidst reports of forced military enlistment of new Russian citizens originally from these regions.