Ukraine Considers "Radical" Mobilization Changes Amid Recruitment Challenges
Ukraine is reportedly preparing "radical" changes to its mobilization system, including potential revisions to the country's draft age, according to Roman Kostenko, secretary of the parliamentary defense committee. This comes as financial incentives aimed at boosting military recruitment have not significantly increased enlistment. Kostenko indicated that discussions are underway regarding the draft age, though he did not specify whether it would be lowered or raised, stating that the Defense Ministry or General Staff would provide further details. He also clarified that Ukraine does not intend to abandon compulsory mobilization in favor of an exclusively voluntary system. Reports suggesting the elimination of mobilization exemptions for parents with three or more children were denied, with Kostenko confirming no such legislative initiatives are currently being considered. Furthermore, there are no plans to change the mobilization of women, which will remain voluntary. These considerations arise as Ukraine... 
