Ukraine Parliament Passes Bill for Drafting Prisoners into Military

May 8, 2024, 01:37 PM

Ukraine's parliament has passed a bill that allows the selective drafting of prisoners into the armed forces. The legislation, aimed at bolstering the country's depleted military ranks, offers convicts the opportunity to enlist in the army potentially in exchange for parole. The bill is now awaiting President Zelensky's signature to become law.