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White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia
President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18.
White House urges Ukraine to lower draft age to 18 amid troop shortage: report
The Biden-Harris administration is reportedly urging Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to quickly increase the size of its military force. More than 1 million Ukrainians are currently serving in military units,
White House preparing $725 million military aid package for Ukraine, Reuters reports
U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing a new weapons package for Ukraine worth $725 million, Reuters reported on Nov. 27, citing two unnamed U.S. officials. The Biden administrationhas pledged to ship as much aid to Ukraine as possible in the coming weeks,
White House Urges Ukraine to Lower Draft Age Amid Manpower Shortages
The Biden administration is pressing Ukraine to lower its draft age to 18 from 25, aiming to bolster its military forces as the nearly three-year conflict with Russia intensifies. A senior U.S. official said Wednesday that Ukraine must address troop shortages to replace battlefield losses and keep pace with Russia’s growing military,
US Urges Ukraine to Lower Fighting Age to 18 to Bolster Ranks, Official Says
Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service for its soldiers to 18 years old, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday, putting pressure on Kyiv to bolster its fighting forces in the country's war with Russia.
US tells Ukraine to lower conscription age to 18 to stem manpower shortage
The US has pressed Ukraine to lower its military recruitment age to 18 to address a severe shortage of manpower that has weakened its position on the battlefield and led to the fastest Russian gains in two years.
US urges Ukraine to lower fighting age to 18 to bolster ranks against Russia
Ukraine should consider lowering the age of military service for its soldiers to 18 from 25, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday, putting pressure on Kyiv to bolster its fighting forces in the country's war with Russia.
US tells Ukraine to ‘look hard’ at lowering draft age in Russia war
The United States is urging Ukraine to “look hard” at removing policy mandates that limit the nation to drafting soldiers aged 25 and up, a senior administration official told The Hill on Wednesday. They’ve suggested lowering the age to 18,
US pushes Ukraine to lower draft age to 18 amid troop shortage, AP reports
The Biden administration is urging Ukraine to lower its draft age from 25 to 18 in an effort to increase troop numbers, the Associated Press reported on Nov. 27, citing an unnamed senior Biden administration official.
US urges Ukraine to lower draft age to 18 - Reuters
The United States believes that Ukraine should lower its draft age to 18, suggesting that this could potentially change the situation on the battlefield, according to Reuters. According to the agency,
Joe Biden To Send HIMARS in $725M Ukraine Aid Package: Report
Washington has sent more than 3,000 Stinger missiles and ammunition for the more than 40 HIMARS it has delivered to Ukraine, ...
Biden administration won't be able to send Ukraine all planned aid – WSJ
The Biden administration does not have enough time to provide Ukraine with all the military aid authorised by Congress before ...
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How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked a retired general, Keith Kellogg, to be his special envoy for the ...
After talk of ending Russia's war in Ukraine 'in a day,' Trump names peace envoy
President-elect Donald Trump and some of his appointees have expressed skepticism about sending Ukraine additional military ...
Joe Biden 'Pouring Gasoline' on White House With Weapons Pledges: Ted Cruz
The senator accused Biden of escalating the war in Ukraine by allowing the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in Russia ...
Russia to US: Halt ‘spiral of escalation’ over Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday warned the U.S. to stop what it said was a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine as Washington moves to ...
Biden races to boost Ukraine’s position before Trump takes office
As Kyiv braces for the potential of difficult talks with Russia, Biden hopes providing land mines and allowing longer-range attacks will strengthen its hand.
Biden Admin Calls on Ukraine to Lower Draft Age to Boost Military Ranks
Since Russia's February 2022 invasion, the White House has provided over $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.