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Ukraine to amend laws on 18- 25-year-olds in the Armed Forces

26 January, 2025 Sunday
11:59

In the coming days, the Office of the Ukrainian President plans amendments to laws and presidential decrees covering the conscription of men aged 18 to 25

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Mykola Shchur, advisor to the Department of National Security and Defense under the Presidential Office, shared the information with TSN.

“There will be a whole range of changes to both legislation and presidential decrees. Different levels of amendments to the documents are expected. I think there will be a presentation in the coming days. Technical details are being agreed upon now, something else may change,” said the advisor.

According to Shchur, the necessary legal changes were developed by a working group consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and NGOs. 

The proposals may be reviewed by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.

The President's Office emphasizes that this is a voluntary contract for men aged 18 to 25 who are not subject to mandatory mobilization, and they will be encouraged to participate, including through financial incentives.

  • The Ukrainian government is firmly opposed to mobilization starting at age 18, a stance that contrasts with positions advocated, particularly in the United States. 
  • Currently, those fit for military service between the ages of 18 and 25 can only join the army voluntarily, by signing a contract.
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