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    Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.

    by Dominique Soguel Apr 17, 2024 4 minutes

    While Ukraine’s tired service members wait for military aid from the West amid increased attacks from Russia, they received some welcome news this week. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new measures into law that are intended to boost army ranks through a mix of conscription incentives and penalties for draft dodgers.

    The mobilization drive could bring significant relief to assault brigades and drone squads in the combat zones of the Donetsk region. The pressure of Russian aerial guided bombs and rockets is constant here. But others stress that fighting for one’s country is a choice that must be made freely and that Ukraine’s need for weapons

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