US urges Ukraine to lower fighting age to 18 to strengthen ranks, official says

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Nov 27, 2024 10:08 PM IST

Ukrainian officials should consider lowering the age of their soldiers to 18, a senior US government official said.

Ukrainian Officials should consider lowering the age of its soldiers to 18, a senior US government official said on Wednesday, noting that Ukraine is not mobilizing or training enough new soldiers for the ongoing war with Russia.

US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP)
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP)

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