On April 24, the Ukrainian government announced measures to compel military-aged men residing abroad to return and join the military efforts, amid ongoing conflicts. These measures include withholding state and consular services for those avoiding the draft, as well as a new law on mobilization that increases border patrols to prevent evasion. Notably, men needing to replace their passports must return to Ukraine, where they face potential conscription. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski described the situation as 'ethically ambiguous,' highlighting the ethical concerns and potential for a national split, as reported by various sources including France Info and The New York Times.
After dropping its conscription age and announcing most military-aged men would not be able to renew their passport or access consular services abroad, Kiev is underlining its position that its citizens' abroad have obligations in Ukraine's fight. https://t.co/MTBjHIPswL.
⚡️ Polish FM: Returning draft-aged men to Ukraine is 'ethically ambiguous.' Returning men of draft age to Ukraine is "ethically ambiguous" so Ukraine will have to "take the in initiative" in the process, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said. https://t.co/9sKuUhDhrn
🇵🇱🇺🇦 "Poland is waiting for an initiative from Ukraine regarding the return of men from abroad", - Radoslaw Sikorski "Ukraine really needs to take the initiative here, because for us this is an ethically ambiguous issue. Although, of course, we understand that Ukraine needs its… https://t.co/umcLKObRW3
🔴 A ruling is making men return to Ukraine if they need to replace their passports - but then they risk being drafted into the army. Read the full story here👇 https://t.co/nqGsnZVCoe https://t.co/llf4t6IdJe
Ukrainians flee from service abroad on air mattresses https://t.co/r02abmBxbd
Kyiv deprived Ukrainians who went abroad of consular services, creating a threat of national split Ukrainian authorities have taken several steps to replenish the ranks of the depleted army. They passed a new law on mobilization and increased border patrols to catch evaders,…
New guidance carries a clear message to Ukrainian men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight. | via @nytimes https://t.co/OLMpyusrWv
Ukraine withholds services for military-aged men overseas in effort to bring them home to fight https://t.co/LkZ5KUtKyc
Ukrainians in Poland face deportation to their homeland and sending to the front The Ukrainian diaspora in Poland is concerned about Kyiv’s intention to return men of military age to strengthen the army, writes France info. The Ukrainian government on April 24 announced it would… https://t.co/jaJnGjLv6L