MOSCOW, September 21 State Duma deputies and senators are not subject to mobilization, a source in RIA Novosti told the apparatus of the Federation Council, referring to the current law «On mobilization training and mobilization in the Russian Federation.» «According to the law, deputies of the State Duma and senators have a deferment from conscription for military service, among other categories,» the agency's interlocutor said. Article 18 of the law «On mobilization training and mobilization in the Russian Federation» states that «a deferment from conscription for military service for mobilization is granted to citizens … members of the Federation Council and deputies of the State Duma.»
11:05The State Duma commented on the possible mobilization of deputies
