US asks Ukraine to make big changes in military draft rules
White House suggests Ukraine should lower its military draft age to boost fighting force. The proposal comes as Ukrainian forces continue their defense against Russiaʼs military presence
The Biden administration has shared its thoughts with Ukraine about changing military draft rules (a move that could help balance troop numbers against Russia). A high-ranking US official who didnt want to be named talked about these private discussions on Nov 27
The White-house wants Ukraine to make some quick-fire changes to its army recruitment system: lowering the draft age from 25 to 18 would add many more potential soldiers to Ukraines defense force. This change could help fix the current situation where Ukrainian forces are out-numbered by Russian troops — a problem thats been going on since the war started almost 3 years ago
The suggested updates to mobilization laws would let younger citizens join the military effort; this could be a game-changer for Ukraineʼs defense capabilities. A top US government insider shared these details during closed-door talks showing how Washington keeps supporting its Eastern European ally
