Thursday, November 22, 2012

Kremlin plans to extend the term of military service

Kremlin plans to extend the term of military service

This is indicated by unofficial sources in the government. "Such plans, definitely not," - said, "RIA Novosti" an unnamed senior Kremlin.

He was commenting on the initiative of the State Duma Defense Committee Vladimir Komoyedov who offered not serve a year and a half. Statement by MP has caused a reaction defenders Defense and General Staff. Human rights activists have opposed, and the General Staff supported the idea Komoyedov.

Later, head of the Duma Committee explained that the State Duma will not even begun to work on amendments to increase the service life. According Komoyedov is his personal position. "I think that all military experts agree with me, that was clearly not enough," - he told reporters.

Vladimir Putin has promised to reduce the term of military service: first it reduced from two to one and a half years, and then a half years and one year. "The strategic plan remains a landmark - it is a gradual transition to a contract system with preservation of the call," - said in the Kremlin.

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