Moskalkova called Putin's decree pardoning 23 women an important step.

The decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin pardoning 23 female prisoners is an important step, as among them there are mothers and close relatives of participants in the special military operation (SVO). This was announced on March 17 by the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova.

"I welcome the decision of the President of the Russian Federation to pardon 23 women. Of particular importance is the fact that among those pardoned are mothers, as well as relatives of participants in a special military operation...> this decree is an important step to support families performing military duty," she wrote on her Telegram channel.

Moskalkova added that the decision was the result of an effective dialogue with the Human Rights Council (HRC), whose proposals were studied in detail and implemented in practice. It is noted that the pardon procedure is not only a gesture of mercy, but also an important tool for the return of citizens to society.

"It is important that women who have been given the opportunity to return to a full—fledged life are able to restore social ties, reunite with their families and find their place in normal life," she concluded.

On the same day, the head of the HRC, Valery Fadeev, announced that Putin had signed a decree pardoning 23 women. Fadeev himself learned this at a meeting of the HRC working group on education. He was given a note, which he later shared with reporters.

Last December, Putin, during the Russian Presidential Council on Human Rights, asked Eva Merkacheva, a member of the Human Rights Council, to send proposals for a "New Year's pardon." Merkacheva offered to pardon those who were convicted for the first time for minor and nonviolent crimes.

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