Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons
Briefly

A senior US official highlighted Ukraine's urgency in mobilizing and training soldiers, suggesting an age reduction for military service from 25 to 18 to increase manpower.
The official stressed the dire need for manpower, stating that the existing units are unable to rotate out for rest and reequipping without new troops.
Despite healthy stockpiles of weapons and munitions, a source from Zelenskyy's office indicated that Ukraine lacks the resources to equip current troops adequately.
Zelenskyy's office stated that delays in decision-making and supply chains from partners cannot be addressed at the expense of Ukrainian soldiers' lives.
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