Politics · Russia · 2 days ago
Defense ministry says proposed service extension would protect women’s pension rights
The defense ministry has explained why it wants to increase the length of service for women in the military.
It says the proposed law would protect the rights of women serving in the armed forces.
Without the change, some could lose access to preferential pensions.
The ministry also says the plan would help keep experienced personnel in service.
The proposal concerns women military personnel and their service terms.
The source does not say whether the proposal has been approved or when it might take effect.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said a proposed increase in women soldiers’ service term is intended to protect their social rights.
The ministry said women could otherwise lose eligibility for preferential pensions.
It also said the proposal would help retain experienced personnel in service.
The article does not give details of the proposed term or the bill’s status.
- Who
- Russia’s Defence Ministry and women serving in the military.
- What
- The ministry said a proposed longer service term would protect women soldiers’ rights to preferential pensions and help retain experienced personnel.
- When
- The article was published on 9 October 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- The ministry said women could otherwise lose eligibility for preferential pensions, and the measure could keep experienced personnel in service.
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- Outlet
- RBC
- Publication date
- 9 October 2026
- Affected group
- Women military personnel
- Stated purpose
- Protect eligibility for preferential pensions
- Additional stated purpose
- Retain experienced personnel in service
Sources
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