Ukraine is in the final stages of drafting recruitment reforms to attract 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilization as it looks for ways to bolster its fighting force. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President stated that the current drafting system inherited from Soviet times is hindering progress.
Despite passing a mobilization law and lowering the conscription age, Ukraine has struggled to replenish its ranks or replace battlefield losses in its conflict with Russia. One initiative being explored is an 'honest contract' plan that includes financial incentives, training guarantees, and improved dialogue between soldiers and commanders.
