They urged migrant workers not to get involved in the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine and not to join the armed forces of either side.

In both Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, conscription into the army and other power structures of foreign states is a criminal offense.

The Agency for External Labor Migration of Uzbekistan reminded that in accordance with Article 154 of the Criminal Code of the country, "conscription for military service, security, police, military justice or other similar bodies of foreign states is punishable by imprisonment from three to five years."

The embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Russia also published a similar appeal to compatriots.

There, a similar crime is punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.

On September 20, the State Duma of Russia adopted amendments to the legislation on simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship by foreigners.

Now, citizens of other states can get a Russian passport in a simplified manner by concluding a contract for service in the Russian army or other military formations for a period of at least one year.

Before that, it is not necessary to obtain a residence permit.

Also, a member of the Human Rights Council of Russia,

, said that the Council is preparing proposals for the State Duma, which would oblige citizens of Central Asian countries who received Russian citizenship in the last 10 years to undergo mandatory military service in Russia.

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