Foreign Ministry says Kyiv discusses mobilization strategy with partners, calls on faster military aid
Ukraine has urged its international partners to expedite the delivery of critical military equipment, emphasizing that quicker aid is more crucial than drafting additional personnel. With manpower shortages posing a challenge, Ukraine continues to balance domestic and international expectations while focusing on strengthening its forces on the battlefield. "We are now in the situation when […]
US lawmakers pressuring Zelensky to lower mobilization age, Presidential Office advisor says
U.S. lawmakers from the Democratic and Republican parties are pressuring President Volodymyr Zelensky to further lower the age of mandatory military conscription, said Presidential Office advisor Serhii Leshchenko on Oct. 15. Ukraine's parliament adopted an updated mobilization law in mid-April to ramp up mobilization amid Russia's ongoing war. The new law simplifies the process […]
The little-known obstacle to Ukraine's mobilization effort
As Ukraine faces challenges with replenishing its military ranks amid manpower shortage to fight against Russia's invading forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office claimed that U.S. officials were pressuring Kyiv to lower the minimum mobilization age – which now stands at 25. But can Ukraine actually lower the mobilization age? There’s a complication many don’t know […]