In response to the recent murder of a 12-year-old girl in Russia, Nina Ostanina, head of the State Duma Committee on Family Protection, has proposed a special bill to provide legal protection for Russians from former prisoners who commit new crimes after returning from the war in Ukraine. Ostanina emphasized the need for law enforcement agencies to take responsibility for protecting citizens from such criminals and to establish regular control over their movements while providing employment assistance.
The catalyst for this proposal was the tragic murder of Karina Kabikova, which highlighted the dangers posed by ex-prisoners returning from conflict zones. The killer, a previously convicted criminal named Andrey Bykov, had been released to participate in the war against Ukraine but went on to commit another heinous crime upon returning to Russia.
Ostanina expressed concern that similar tragedies may occur more frequently as returning individuals are not adequately socialized and pose a threat to society. Reports have also highlighted the integration challenges faced by former prisoners recruited into the Russian army. The proposed bill aims to address these issues and protect the public from potential harm.