Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft


by The Guardian

The Guardian— Strong rhetoric is boost for Ukraine reinforcement drive but it is not clear by which mechanism émigrés could be sent backPoland and Lithuania have said they are prepared to help Ukrainian authorities return men subject to military conscription to the country, after Kyiv announced this week that it was suspending consular services for such men who were now abroad.“We have suggested for a long time that we can help the Ukrainian side ensure that people subject to [compulsory] military service go...

The Guardian—Ukrainian men abroad: share your views on Poland and Lithuania’s statements on conscription. After Poland and Lithuania said they are prepared to help Ukrainian authorities return men subject to military conscription, we want to hear how you feel about it Poland and Lithuania have pledged to help Ukrainian authorities repatriate men subject to the military draft after Kyiv announced it is ending consular services for such men who are abroad.We would like to speak with Ukrainian men living abroad about their views on this development. Whether you left Ukraine following Russia’s...

The Washington Times—Ukrainian officials thank the U.S. for its latest military aid to help stop Russia's onslaught. Ukrainian officials on Wednesday expressed thanks for a fresh batch of U.S. military aid that threw Kyiv’s armed forces a lifeline in their more than two-year war with Russia, even though the new supplies aren’t expected to have an immediate impact on the battlefield.

uawire.org—UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to announce largest Ukrainian military aid during Poland visit. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, will announce the largest military aid package for Ukraine to date during his visit to Poland on April 23, according to the British government's website. It is reported that Sunak intends to reveal an increase in military support for Ukraine of £500 million ($617 million). The additional funding will be utilized for the speedy delivery of critical ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, and engineering support. The record-breaking package...