Coverage dated November 26, 2024

White House presses Ukraine to bolster troop numbers by drafting men under age 25

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

An administration official said “the pure math” of Ukraine’s situation now is that it needs more troops in the fight.

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  1. CBS 19 Tyler

    White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-old men to help fill manpower needs to battle Russia (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia's February 2022 invasion.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    White House presses Ukraine to bolster troop numbers by drafting men under age 25 (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    An administration official said “the pure math” of Ukraine’s situation now is that it needs more troops in the fight.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President Biden’s administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so it has enough troops to battle Russia (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18.

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