Ukraine’s minister responds to Western allies advice Kyiv should lower conscripition age
Source: Suspilne
Ukraine’s justice minister, Olha Stefanishyna has doubled down on Kyiv’s earlier pledge not to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine, arguing any moves like this must reflect the country’s internal needs and military readiness, and not opinions or critical remarks from foreign officials, including those coming from the White House.
Stefanishyna said, “We cannot accept this criticism because there is no established system for planning, training, or equipping,” adding that “external recommendations” cannot impact decisions that are tied to Ukraine’s sovereignty and its commitment to previously reached international agreements.
The minister admitted that EU representatives raised this controversial issued during talks last months.
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