"Ukraine's Parliament Passes Controversial Mobilization Law to Strengthen Military"

Ukraine's parliament has scrapped plans to allow soldiers serving for more than 36 months to demobilize and return home, passing a draft law aimed at boosting the military instead. The law received 283 votes in favor and includes measures to address ammunition shortages. Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused major power outages, leading to protests outside the parliament. The issue of mobilization has been a point of contention, with former military commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi advocating for a significant increase in troops, while President Zelensky emphasizes the importance of fair recruitment and rotation of tired frontline personnel.