Vladimir Putin has signed a law that lifts the ban on drafting citizens with outstanding conviction for a grave crime. The document was published on the official laws website.
The same law mentions crimes that still make individuals ineligible for conscription.
In particular, citizens with criminal record for molestation, committing a terrorist act, organising an illegal armed formation, hijacking an aircraft, water or railway transport, illegal handling of nuclear materials, treason, encroachment on the life of a statesman, and violent seizure of power will not be drafted.
According to Russian law, citizens undergoing alternative civilian service in organisations subordinate to executive authorities or local governments can be sent to serve in positions of civilian personnel of Russia’s army, other troops, military formations, bodies and special forces during the period of mobilisation.