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Biden Pressures Ukraine to Lower Military Draft Age to 18, Amid $300B Aid and 100,000+ Desertions
Dec 4, 2024, 04:51 PM
The Biden administration is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to lower its military conscription age to 18, amidst ongoing concerns regarding the conflict with Russia. This push comes as the U.S. has provided substantial financial support to Ukraine, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously lowered the conscription age from 27 to 25 in April, but the move faced backlash and did not yield the desired results. Current discussions suggest that American voices are advocating for an even younger draft age, despite opposition from Ukrainians who do not support the idea of an 18-year-old draft. Additionally, there are reports indicating that over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have deserted the military, raising questions about the sustainability of recruitment efforts.
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