Russia may scrap age limits for soldiers to bolster Ukraine invasion force
by Pjotr Sauer from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZF8A)
Legislation would allow recruitment of older professionals as military faces infantry shortage
Senior Russian officials have proposed a new law that would eliminate age limits for military contract soldiers, in another sign the country is facing a shortage of infantry to continue its offensive in Ukraine.
Two members of the ruling United Russia party who introduced the law said the move would enable the military to utilise the skills of older professionals.
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