Ukraine President Signs Law Lowering Military Draft Age to 25

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to boost military ranks amid ongoing conflict with Russia. This measure expands the number of civilians who can be mobilized for combat duty under martial law, which has been in effect since February 2022. The draft bill, which was adopted by parliament almost a year ago, has been a contentious issue in Ukraine due to the nation's exhaustion from over two years of war with Russia. Russia has reported some successes on the battlefield in Ukraine this year. Additionally, there have been ongoing discussions in parliament about a separate bill aimed at broadening draft rules.