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What will be the outcome of US advocacy for lowering Ukraine's conscription age by December 31, 2025?
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Age lowered to 18 • 25%
Age remains at 25 • 25%
Age raised above 25 • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
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Ukraine Rejects US Push to Lower Conscription Age to 18 Amidst Blinken's Advocacy
Dec 5, 2024, 05:47 AM
Ukrainian officials have resisted calls from Washington to lower the conscription age to 18, despite ongoing pressure from the U.S. government. The push to draft younger Ukrainians comes amidst a backdrop where 64% of Ukrainians favor peace negotiations, highlighting a stark contrast in priorities between the Ukrainian populace and U.S. foreign policy objectives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously lowered the conscription age from 27 to 25 in April, a move that was met with resistance. Critics argue that lowering the draft age further would lead to severe domestic consequences and potentially 'destroy the Ukrainian people,' as voiced by a Ukrainian mother. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been identified as a key figure advocating for this change, aiming to bolster Ukraine's military manpower in the ongoing conflict.
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Draft age lowered to 18 • 25%
Draft age remains at 25 • 25%
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No change in policy • 25%
Draft age lowered to 18 • 25%
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Lower draft age to 18 • 25%
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18 years • 25%
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