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Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Lowers Its Draft Age — But Is It Enough For An Army That’s Far Too Old?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to lower conscription age from 27 to 25 may not be sufficient to replenish the army’s ranks, in a country where the age of the average soldier is far above other countries at war — now and historically. Here’s why.

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Zelensky At Risk: Russian Propaganda And Domestic Opponents Want Him Out By Spring

Both Russian online trolls and Ukrainians who never liked him will be calling into question Volodymyr Zelensky’s right to hold on to the presidency as his five-year term is set to end in May. But they’ll also be questioning the morality and strategy of his war aims. What should be his response?

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