Putin signs law imposing fines for failure to facilitate mobilization, appear for draft

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday, imposing fines for failure to notify or ensure the presence of those who are subject to mobilization, as well as for failure to facilitate mobilization. According to the law, the fine for officials will be 60,000 to 80,000 rubles ($650 -$870) for officials and 400,000 to 500,000 rubles ($4350-$5440) for collective entities. Putin also signed a law raising the fine to 30,000 rubles ($326) for failure to appear at the draft board without a good reason.