"Ukraine's Push for More Soldiers: Mobilization Law Update and Conscription Challenges"

The Cabinet of Ministers submitted an updated draft law on mobilization to Ukraine's parliament, addressing transparent rules for the process and rights of servicemen. Russia shows no intent to return bodies of POWs allegedly on crashed Il-76, and has launched 5 attacks with chemical weapons on southeastern front lines. A group in Odesa Oblast, including law enforcement officers, is accused of helping draft-age men escape to Moldova. Ukraine may receive new long-range bombs from the US this week, and signed a memorandum with Belgium to strengthen joint weapons production. Ukraine's industry minister emphasizes the need for advanced technology to find a new approach in defense production, as the country struggles to ramp up mobilization amidst Russia's ongoing war.