Russia's mobilization-era law rarely invoked by courts despite broad scope

Four years after Russia's Criminal Code amendment tied to mobilization took effect, courts have rarely applied the 'during mobilization' aggravating circumstance, despite its theoretical application to nearly any crime. The law remains in force as the mobilization period has not officially ended, but judicial practice shows restraint. This gap between legal theory and practice suggests a deliberate policy choice rather than systemic overreach.