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Putin signs law enabling those facing criminal charges to enlist in military

Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing individuals facing criminal charges to avoid prosecution by joining the military as part of a Russian campaign to boost troop numbers.

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Ukraine to use criminals in fight against Russia in move ‘necessary to survive total war’

The Ukrainian parliament has voted to use criminals to fight on the front lines against Russian troops.