Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law raising the maximum age of people in the military reserves by five years. According to the law, signed on July 24, the maximum ages of privates, sergeants, and ensigns in the reserves will rise to 40 from 35, while the maximum age of officers of middle ranks in reserve will be increased to 50 from 45, and high-ranking officers in reserve will jump to 55 from 50. During any mobilization, the maximum ages of officers in the reserves will be increased by an additional five years. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Siberia.Realities, click here.