Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the midst of an armed conflict against Ukraine, signed a law on Monday that raises the age limit for citizens with military rank below that of officer to remain in the reserve by five years.

From now on, citizens with the rank of soldiers, sailors, sergeants, foremen, non-commissioned officers and marine guardsmen will be able to remain in the reserve for up to 40 years in the first category, up to 50 years in the second category and up to 55 in the third category.

The law also provides for the possibility of hiring a citizen with another nationality up to a maximum of 52 years, as well as those with a permanent residence permit in Russia.

The rule will enter into force on January 1, 2024.. However, until January 1, 2028, a transitional period is foreseen, during which citizens who are on the reserve will go into retirement in stages.