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White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia
Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops.
White House urges Ukraine to lower draft age to 18 amid troop shortage: report
The Biden-Harris administration is reportedly urging Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to quickly increase the size of its military force. More than 1 million Ukrainians are currently serving in military units,
White House Urges Ukraine to Lower Draft Age Amid Manpower Shortages
The Biden administration is pressing Ukraine to lower its draft age to 18 from 25, aiming to bolster its military forces as the nearly three-year conflict with Russia intensifies. A senior U.S. official said Wednesday that Ukraine must address troop shortages to replace battlefield losses and keep pace with Russia’s growing military,
US tells Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18 to stem manpower shortage
The US has pressed Ukraine to lower its military recruitment age to 18 to address a severe shortage of manpower that has weakened its position on the battlefield and led to the fastest Russian gains in two years.
US Urges Ukraine to Lower Fighting Age to 18 to Bolster Ranks, Official Says
Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service for its soldiers to 18 years old, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday, putting pressure on Kyiv to bolster its fighting forces in the country's war with Russia.
White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs to battle Russia
President Joe Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18.
US tells Ukraine to ‘look hard’ at lowering draft age in Russia war
The United States is urging Ukraine to “look hard” at removing policy mandates that limit the nation to drafting soldiers aged 25 and up, a senior administration official told The Hill on Wednesday. They’ve suggested lowering the age to 18,
US urges Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds to bolster Russia fight
Ukraine has taken steps to broaden the pool of draft-eligible men, but the efforts have only scratched the surface against a much larger Russian military.
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Biden Admin Calls on Ukraine to Lower Draft Age to Boost Military Ranks
Since Russia's February 2022 invasion, the White House has provided over $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.