Russian Bill to allow electronic conscription notices passed

A person poses with a smartphone screen showing an open page of Gosuslugi website, in Moscow, Russia (AP)

The upper house of Russia’s parliament has approved a Bill that would allow authorities to issue electronic summons to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine.

The Federation Council’s vote was the last step needed before the Bill goes to President Vladimir Putin, who is now expected to sign it into law.