The head of state submitted the corresponding bill to the State Duma.
As noted in the explanatory note to the document, in some cases it becomes necessary to extend the contract with the most experienced and highly qualified military personnel holding the rank of Marshal, General of the Army, Admiral of the Fleet.
According to the current law "On conscription and military service", the age limit for military service for them is 65 years, and a new contract with them can be concluded before reaching the age of 70 years.
In January, Putin introduced a bill to the State Duma that would remove age restrictions for civil servants appointed and removed from office by the head of state.
In February, he extended the term of civil service for Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov and Alexander Grushko by a year beyond the established age limit, and in May - Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin and Director General of the Ministry Sergei Vyazalov.