The Kremlin will consider legalizing mercenary groups

Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, said on Friday that the Kremlin will consider an appeal for the legalization of private military companies in Russia. According to Dozhd, a petition to legalize mercenary groups is on its way to the president, the Attorney General's Office, and the Supreme Court. The appeal reportedly bears the signatures of retired Colonel General Leonid Ivashov, “Honor and Motherland” head Vladimir Petrov, and “All-Russian Officers' Committee” Chairman Evgeny Shabayev.