Prepare for mobilization: the Russian Federation in Estonia wants to issue passports to former USSR citizens - the Ministry of Internal Affairs
According to him, the Kremlin wants to attract as many citizens as possible to the war against Ukraine, so he tries to use not only his population but also neighboring countries. Estonia was no exception. "The federal law came into force in Russia, according to which the opportunity to obtain Russian citizenship on preferential terms to persons who are outside the state," said Laure Laenemetts.
Such actions, according to the Estonian Minister, is an attempt to lure citizens with pro -Russian moods. Former USSR citizens who do not now have any nationality of any country can easily issue Russian citizenship. After that, the mobilization of such citizens will begin. At the same time, all those who begin to think about Russian documents should be clearly aware that it will have clear and legal consequences. For example, in the event of problems of such people can be sent from Estonia.
"Also, a person with Russian citizenship has a duty in the event of mobilization to join the Armed Forces of Russia, which are now fighting against Ukraine. To fight in Ukraine on the side of Russian occupation troops is known to be in Estonia a crime that must When you come back to Estonia, "Laure Laenemets said. We will remind, on October 26 it was reported that Russia plans to expand the army without conducting general mobilization.