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Will Ukrainian Parliament vote on conscription age change by June 30, 2025?
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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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Other • 25%
Lowered to 18 • 25%
Remains unchanged • 25%
Raised above current level • 25%
19-20 years • 25%
26 years or older • 25%
18 years • 25%
21-25 years • 25%
Recruit refugees • 25%
Recruit women • 25%
Lower draft age • 25%
No change • 25%
Draft age remains at 25 • 25%
Draft age lowered to 18 • 25%
Draft age changed to between 19-24 • 25%
No change in policy • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Support current policy • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Encourage other recruitment methods • 25%
Pressure to lower age • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Increase recruitment efforts • 25%
Focus on training programs • 25%
Introduce incentives for enlistment • 25%