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New law in Ukraine, people over 60 years old can voluntarily join the army

2025-07-29 19:22:03Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a law on Tuesday that enables Ukrainians over 60 to join the armed forces, which are in a difficult position to find recruits, as the war launched by Russia is in its fourth year.

The law will enable them to sign a one-year contract for non-combat roles, if they pass all medical tests, according to a letter published on the parliament's website.

"An increasing number of citizens aged 60 or over have expressed a desire to voluntarily join the protection of the state," the letter said.

"It is imperative that we include a greater number of people who wish to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Ukraine has launched several initiatives to engage more people in the armed forces – including one-year contracts and other financial incentives for people aged 18-24.

This country has also lowered the mobilization age from 27 to 25 years old, in April 2024, resisting calls from the US administration to lower it even more – to 18 years old.

The war in Ukraine started on February 24, 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls the war a "special military operation" to demilitarize Ukraine.

The West has responded to Russia, hitting the country's economy with harsh sanctions.

As a result of the war, thousands of people have died and millions more have been displaced from their homes./rel


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