President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again spoken out against lowering the mobilization age in the country. In his statement on social network X, the head of state emphasized that the emphasis should be on providing the military with equipment and reducing Russia’s military capabilities.
“There’s a lot of discussion in the media about lowering the draft age for Ukrainians to go to the frontlines. We must focus on equipping existing brigades and training personnel to use this equipment. We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of soldiers,” he said.
The President called on international partners to focus on the supply of missiles and weapons, emphasizing the importance of saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
Zelenskyy also commented on the meeting in Paris, thanking French President Emmanuel Macron for organizing it. He expressed his gratitude to US President-elect Donald Trump for his desire to achieve a just end to the war.
“This is the right approach, and it is important that all the details are carefully worked out to ensure a truly lasting peace. We know that America is capable of achieving extraordinary results – something that others have not been able to achieve,” Zelenskyy emphasized and added that ending the war requires the unity of the world, strong positions and guarantees of peace.
There’s a lot of discussion in the media about lowering the draft age for Ukrainians to go to the frontlines. We must focus on equipping existing brigades and training personnel to use this equipment. We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 9, 2024