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New Ukraine military recruitment program targets young men

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June 3, 2025

Ukraine's government is encouraging men younger than the minimum draft age of 25 to voluntarily join the armed forces. A new program offers short-term service options and financial incentives in exchange for some of the most dangerous jobs on the front.

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