Russia shields foreign army recruits from expulsion

A new law scraps administrative deportation for non‑citizens who served in the armed forces

Russia has introduced a ban on the administrative expulsion of foreign nationals and stateless persons who have served in its armed forces, allowing them to remain in the country even if they commit minor violations.

The legislation, signed by President Vladimir Putin on Monday and published on the government’s legal portal, amends the Code of Administrative Offenses.