"Ukraine's Parliament Passes Controversial Mobilization Law Amid Troop Criticism"
Ukraine's parliament has approved a new law to increase government power for war mobilization and punish draft-dodgers, despite criticism from battle-worn troops who feel abandoned and exhausted. The legislation, awaiting President Zelenskyy's signature, requires men aged 25 and above to undergo medical examination and renew their data in local conscription offices, while exempting state officials and some enterprises from military service. The bill does not provide an end-date for soldiers already serving, leading to frustration and feelings of being undervalued among the troops.