Former inmate handed draft notice in Chita after returning from the front

Ruslan Zinin, a former inmate, received a draft notice in Chita upon returning from the front.

The military commissar stated that participation in the war does not exempt him from conscription.

Ruslan Zinin, a former prisoner, was handed a draft notice in Chita after returning from the front. The military commissar stated that participation in the war does not exempt him from conscription.

Zinin, 25, was convicted of robbery in 2016 and sentenced to four years in prison. He was released in 2019 and joined the Wagner mercenary group to fight in Ukraine.

Zinin was wounded in Ukraine and returned to Russia in September. He was given a draft notice a few days after his return.

Zinin's case has sparked outrage in Russia. Many people believe that he should not be drafted because he has already fought in Ukraine.

Participation in the war does not exempt from conscription

The military commissar in Chita has stated that participation in the war does not exempt from conscription.

This means that anyone who is eligible for conscription, including former prisoners, can be drafted into the army.

The military commissar said that Zinin's criminal record does not prevent him from being drafted.

Zinin's case has sparked outrage

Zinin's case has sparked outrage in Russia.

Many people have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration.

One person wrote, "This is outrageous. This man has already fought for his country. He should not be forced to fight again."