Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men • FRANCE 24 English
Young Ukrainian men are now finally able to cross the country’s borders freely. Since Russia’s invasion of the country in February 2022, men aged 18 to 60 were barred from leaving under martial law. The government is relaxing this for a certain age group. Men aged 18 to 22 will be able to cross the border without hindrance during martial law. This decision also applies to citizen who for various reasons find themselves abroad. We want Ukrainians to maintain ties with Ukraine as much as possible. While this age group is not subject to conscription which starts at 25, thousands have fled Ukraine illegally, sometimes risking their lives in the process. The change comes amid Russian advancements in the Denipro Petros region. Ukraine’s army is outgunned and outmanned and has been struggling to hold off the Russian army in the south and east of the country. It’s the first time Ukraine has acknowledged Russian troops had entered the region. Open source researchers say two villages are now occupied. Moscow has not laid claim to Denipro Petrovsk unlike other regions such as Luhansk or Daetsk. However, as diplomatic efforts to end the war stall, this could be a small gain militarily but a symbolic victory for the Kremlin.
Despite struggling to withstand Russia’s persistent advancements on its eastern territories, Ukraine on Tuesday decided to loosen its martial law restrictions, allowing men aged 18 to 22 to cross the border freely. Story by Morgan Ayre.
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14 comments
Meanwhile the women of Ukraine come and go at will, as if the war is only the responsibility of men.
It's a trap don't fall in it😅😅😅😅
Get Out while you can!
He opens the borders, knowing that there are no young men left.
😂😂no young left😅 died for U$ hegemony war and military industry complex and agriculture companies 🤫🤫🤫🤫
Nobody wants to fight America wars let the Actor Leader go himself and fight let him send his family
Male pop in Ukraine suddenly drops to 0 😂
At this point, if the Ukrainian frontline collapses, there may be nothing Ukraine can do to prevent a disaster.
This order was given on August 12. Why are you just now reporting it?
RUNNNNNN
They really want to fight to the last one of them 😂😂
Now that young men are getting out of their hiding, ukrainian recruiters will catch them on their way to border.
It's a trap to lure these men out.
10 Years in the Joint Made You a
and trump said he us bringing nukes to britain, risking everyones lives. so much for america first.
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