Abstract:
This thesis discusses Russia's policy on citizenship acquisition in 2024.
The research aims to explain the reasons behind the issuance of Decree No. 10 of
2024, which simplifies the citizenship process for foreign nationals who sign
military service contracts. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022-2023 resulted in
losses, condemnation, and sanctions from Western countries, leading to political
and economic challenges for Russia. Despite the conflict and tensions, regional
security remains a vital interest for Russia. In analyzing the reasons behind the
decision to issue Decree No. 10 of 2024, the author uses John Mearsheimer's
Realism perspective and Leonard Wong and Stephen J. Gerras' Culture and
Military Organizations theory. The method used in this research is a qualitative
literature study, utilizing secondary data sources from documents and audiovisual
materials published in intermediary media. This research finds that the reasons for
the issuance of Decree No. 10 of 2024 by Russia include the dynamics of the
Russia-Ukraine war, which has now become attrition warfare, the weaknesses of
Russia's geographical strategy along its borders, and the National Mobilization
Plan of 2022 proposed by Putin, which did not meet expectations. Therefore, the
decision to issue Decree No. 10 of 2024 is seen as a potential solution for Russia
to ensure the security of its borders.
