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Zelensky: Ukraine draft age lowered because younger generation fit, tech-savvy (kyivindependent.com)

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[–] lechatron 101 points 4 months ago (36 children)

Zelensky signed several laws on mobilization on April 2, one of which lowered the minimum age of compulsory military service from 27 to 25, making men eligible for the draft from age 25.

The current draft age in the USA is 18-25.

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 31 points 4 months ago (29 children)

Can't wait to hear ill-informed critics explain how evil Zelenskyy is for sending children to war

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