Ukraine's Conscription Efforts and the Growing Concerns of Western Nations
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Ukraine Conscription and Western Concerns |
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has stated that Ukraine is under pressure to reduce its draft age to 18, citing a shortage of troops in its ongoing conflict with Russia. According to the SVR, simply supplying weapons will not address Ukraine's military difficulties, and there is a risk of a potential refugee crisis. The agency also points out that Western nations are worried about Ukraine's capacity to resist Russia's continued offensive. Additionally, the SVR underscores that Russia considers this conflict crucial to its survival, ruling out any possibility of retreat. The statement ends by suggesting that Ukraine is likely to make a decision on lowering the conscription age soon.