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Zelenskyy signs law lowering age limit for conscription to 25
The AFU is fielding an army with an average age in the 40's... but as they run low of troops, they need more young soldiers. Previously, this has been controversial and the gov't hasn't aggressively pursued those in their 20's who don't show up for duty.
As Russia gains ground the pressure is on to grow the forces...
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