Journalists inquired during a briefing at the SCC whether the information regarding the need for unofficial "rewards" to Ministry of Defense staff for transferring from one military unit to another or for discharge is accurate.
“Except for conscript service, the staffing of the armed forces and the signing of contracts is a voluntary decision made by the serviceman and the unit commander. The contract clearly outlines the conditions for hiring and discharge, and we have no actual cases of illegal 'gratitude',” stated Bashkhozhayev.