Russia proposes raising maximum military service age for women to 50

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  The Russian government has submitted a bill to raise the maximum age for women in military service from 45 to 50.

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  The bill would also raise the maximum age for women to remain in the reserves.

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  Its authors say the changes would help women qualify for pensions and other benefits.

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  The government says women make up most personnel in medical units amid the war with Ukraine.

Who

The Russian government submitted the bill to the State Duma.

What

The bill would raise the maximum age for women in military service from 45 to 50 and increase reserve age limits.

When

The bill was reported on October 9, 2026. The submission date is not stated.

Where

Russia; the bill was submitted to the State Duma.

Why

Its authors say the current age limit can prevent women from serving long enough to qualify for pensions and other benefits.

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