Putin: all participants in the SVO should have equal rights. Putin: What difference does it make to the state which way a person got into the combat zone? “Of course, everyone should be absolutely identical, these rights,” Putin said.

Earlier it became known that a bill on benefits for widows of unmarried SVO soldiers was submitted to the State Duma. The bill has not yet been voted on but is expected to be introduced in the next session of the parliament.