Dmitry Medvedev submitted a proposal to the upper house of the Russian parliament suggesting that the President of Russia be granted the power to make decisions about operational use of Russia’s Armed Forces beyond the national borders in accordance with established principles and norms of international law and international treaties to which the Russian Federation is a party. This power will be granted with a view to protecting the interests of Russia and its citizens, and maintaining international peace and security.
The proposal was submitted based on Article 102 of the Russian Constitution and in accordance with the Federal Law On Defence.