Russia legalizes military service for convicted felons to bolster frontline manpower

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‼️‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia’s legislative machinery is officially clearing the path to funnel convicted felons, traffickers, and organized crime figures directly onto the frontlines under Defense Ministry contracts during mobilization. By legalizing military service for individuals convicted of exceptionally grave crimes, Moscow is codifying its reliance on convict manpower to sustain a high-attrition conflict. This move formalizes what was once an off-the-books practice pioneered by private military c