There is no discussion in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine about a possible lowering of the mobilization age, although questions about this come from international partners. First Vice Speaker of the Parliament Oleksandr Kornienko noted during an interview on Radio NV that, given the demographic situation in Ukraine, a lowering of the mobilization age is unlikely.
Kornienko noted that the Verkhovna Rada recently passed a law prohibiting the mobilization of men under the age of 25. Previously, due to a legislative conflict, some of them could be mobilized, although the official minimum age for mobilization is currently 25. Explaining the government's position, he emphasized that Ukraine has a "demographic hole," and it is young people under the age of 25 who are the main potential for rebuilding the country after the war.
“This is the golden generation with which we have to work and rebuild the country,” he said. He also emphasized that the issue of lowering the age for mobilization is raised by international partners, but in Ukraine this step is not necessary due to the specifics of the demographic situation.
Recall that on October 9, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that allows for exemption from mobilization of men under the age of 25. According to the directive issued by the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the mobilization of citizens aged 18-25 has been suspended, although some already mobilized will not be discharged from the army.
