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Will the U.S. publicly acknowledge pressuring Ukraine to lower conscription age by April 30, 2025?
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Ukraine•United States•Russia•Foreign Intelligence Service•SVR•Ukrainian•Volodymyr Zelensky•Washington•Eastern European
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Ukraine to Lower Conscription Age to 18 Amid U.S. Pressure; Eastern European Refugees Expected, SVR Reports
Jan 3, 2025, 07:22 AM
Ukraine is reportedly preparing to lower the age of military conscription to 18 years, with an official decision expected soon. This move comes in response to demands from the United States, as stated by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The SVR claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is under pressure from Washington to implement this change. Additionally, Eastern European countries bordering Ukraine are reportedly preparing to accommodate new waves of Ukrainian refugees who may seek to avoid conscription, according to the SVR.
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Draft age changed to between 19-24 • 25%
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