Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed three measures into law to bolster Ukraine’s military numbers, including one that lowers the draft age from 27 to 25.
Lowering the draft age will allow Ukraine to replenish units decimated by casualties over the course of more than two years since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The laws will also end some draft exemptions and create an online registry for potential recruits.
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