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An Unannounced Visit Of Nato Secretary General Stoltenberg To Kyiv

World Apr 16

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia’s aggression

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

World Apr 11

Relatives of Ukrainian servicemen attend a rally to demand lawmakers to determine terms of demobilization, in Kyiv
Ukraine’s parliament aims to increase conscript numbers for war effort with new law

The law — which was watered down from its original form — will make it easier to identify every draft-eligible man in the country, where even in war many have dodged conscription by avoiding contact with authorities.

By Samya Kullab, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

World Apr 03

Ukrainian marines attend military drills in Southern Ukraine
Ukraine drops its conscription age to 25 to replenish huge troop shortfall

Conscription has been a sensitive matter in Ukraine for many months amid a growing shortage of infantry on top of a severe ammunition shortfall that has handed Russia the battlefield initiative.

By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

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