Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has approved amendments to the Federal Law "On Defense," said the official website of the president. Changes relate to the operational use of the RF Armed Forces outside the country.
Under the new law, the pretext for military action outside of Russia could be attacked stationed abroad, Russia's military units, the need to protect the citizens of Russia, ensuring the safety of navigation, as well as a request of another state, contact the authorities of Russia for protection. The decision to use armed forces abroad made by the President by order of the Federation Council.
Amendments to the Law "On Defense" will prevent future situations similar to that which occurred in August 2008 in South Ossetia. The lack of legal grounds for military action hindered rapid decision-making at the beginning of the war with Georgia. In turn, the Georgian leadership has criticized the amendment, describing them as a belated attempt to put the actions of Russian forces in South Ossetia in the legal framework.
Earlier amendments to the law "On Defense" were approved in the State Duma and Federation Council.
Source: http://www.lenta.ru/news/2009/11/09/doctrine/
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