Putin signed a law extending the service life limit of army generals

Putin signed a law extending the life-limit of generals after 70 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law extending the time-limit for military service for a Marshal, General of the Army and Admiral of the Fleet. The corresponding document has been published on the portal of legal information.

According to the law, servicemen who have reached the age limit for military service, who have the military rank of Marshal of Russia, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet, may be awarded a new contract for the period established by the decision of the head of state.

According to the current legislation, the age limit for military service for generals is 65 years. It is proposed to conclude a new contract before they reach the age of 70, the document specifies.

In the summer of this year, Russian leader Vladimir Putin introduced a bill to the State Duma, according to which it is proposed to allow marshals, generals and admirals of the fleet to serve after 70 years.

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