"Ukraine Considers Controversial Draft Expansion Amid Russian Advances"

Ukraine is facing a shortage of soldiers as the war with Russia enters its third year, with many men evading the draft. The Ukrainian government is considering unpopular legislation to expand the draft by lowering the enlistment age and increasing the potential pool of recruits by about 400,000. The lack of soldiers has left units exhausted and depleted, with soldiers fighting for extended periods without adequate rest. The proposed legislation includes measures to track draft-eligible citizens and restrict their ability to travel or access bank accounts if they fail to respond to call-up notices.