US Pressures Ukraine to Lower Draft Age Amid Troop Shortage
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The US has urged Ukraine to lower its conscription age from 25 to 18 to address a manpower shortage amid escalating Russian advances. This request comes as the Biden administration rushes to provide $7 billion in security aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump takes office, fearing he might push for a resolution favoring Russia. Despite US pressure, Ukraine remains hesitant to conscript younger individuals due to demographic concerns. Meanwhile, Russia has bolstered its forces with North Korean soldiers, intensifying the conflict in Ukraine's southeastern regions.
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- US tells Ukraine to ‘look hard’ at lowering draft age in Russia war The Hill
- US urges Ukraine to lower fighting age to 18 to bolster ranks against Russia Reuters
- US Says Ukraine Needs More Troops, Not Only Weapons, to Win War Bloomberg
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