A draft on benefits for widows of unmarried air defense soldiers was introduced to the State Duma. A bill on the right of women who are not officially married to SVO participants to receive benefits and payments in the event of the death of fighters has been submitted.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it is important to provide equal rights to all participants in the special operation. The bill will have a retroactive effect and will apply to relationships that arose before its adoption. Earlier, the Duma introduced amendments on Benefits for SVO Participants when enrolling in colleges.