Ukraine to change conscription policies in drive to sustain fighting capacity
by Shaun Walker in Kyiv from World news | The Guardian on (#6GPF9)
Changes to include use of commercial recruitment firms to carry out more targeted conscription, say officials
The Ukrainian government is planning to change its conscription practices as it seeks to sustain fighting capacity after nearly two years of full-fledged war with Russia.
The changes, expected to be announced this week, will include the use of commercial recruitment companies to carry out more targeted conscription and to reassure conscripts they will be deployed in roles that match their skills and not simply sent to the front, according to one senior official.
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