Russia tightens health rules for military service under new conscription law

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Russia tightens health rules for military service under new conscription law

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Russia tightens health rules for military service under new conscription law

Russia's Ministry of Defence has updated its list of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from voluntary military service. The new regulations, introduced in late 2025, expand the number of health restrictions. This change follows President Vladimir Putin's recent law allowing year-round conscription.

The updated list now includes 35 specific conditions preventing military enlistment. Among them are diabetes, congenital developmental disorders, and serious injuries to major blood vessels. Vision and hearing impairments, such as blindness, severe eye diseases, and persistent hearing loss, also remain on the restricted list.

Spinal injuries and certain limb disabilities continue to bar individuals from service. The previous set of restrictions, approved in August 2023, has been fully replaced by these new rules. No official sources indicate any significant changes in the overall number of restrictions compared to earlier years.

The revision coincides with Putin's November 2025 conscription law, which removes seasonal limits on drafting soldiers. This policy shift allows the military to recruit throughout the year rather than during fixed periods.

The expanded medical restrictions take effect under Russia's updated conscription framework. Those with newly listed conditions will now face automatic disqualification from voluntary service. The changes align with broader reforms in how the country manages its military recruitment process.