A new law lets some Ukrainian men leave the country. But will it hurt the war effort?
Summary
A new law in Ukraine allows men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country, lifting previous martial law restrictions imposed after Russia's invasion in 2022. This change means men in this age group can freely leave and return to Ukraine without facing travel bans. The law aims to maintain connections with Ukraine for young people, but there are concerns it could affect the country's ability to recruit soldiers.Key Facts
- The law now allows Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country.
- Before the law changed, men aged 18 to 60 were not permitted to leave due to martial law.
- The change was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Many families send young men abroad for education, causing fewer students to enroll in Ukrainian universities.
- The Kyiv School of Economics offers a program to encourage students who left to return, covering tuition fees and some living costs.
- The United Nations estimates that the war has created 6.7 million refugees and caused 3.7 million people to be displaced within Ukraine.
- The war has significantly decreased Ukraine's population by about 10 million people.
- Concerns exist about how the new law may impact Ukraine’s ability to recruit soldiers.
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