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Ukraine is reforming its recruitment efforts to attract younger soldiers and boost forces

(23 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Kyiv, Ukraine - 22 January 2025 1. Wide of Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, entering the interview room 2. Close of flags of the armed forces of Ukraine 3. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine: “As of now, I think we need to start a frank dialogue with the society. Because the defense of the state is not only the responsibility of the Armed Forces, it is the responsibility of all Ukrainian citizens and it is their duty. I would even say from my point of view, as a military man, it is not just a duty, it is a privilege.” 4. Close of Palisa's hands 5. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine: “We are trying to make a honest contract, aimed at attracting mainly 18- to 25-year olds who are currently exempt from mobilization. It will also be targeted at Ukrainians who have the right to deferment or were discharged after the mobilization law passed. The plan includes financial incentives, clear guarantees for training, and measures to build dialogue between soldiers and commanders, to rescue the unit commander and the contract soldier, establish open and professional relation between them, and set clear boundaries that are understandable to both. In my opinion, this is essential for effective dialogue.” 6. Close of Palisa's hands 7. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine: “We actually have a huge mobilization resource. In my opinion, at the moment, it is greater than what we currently need to address certain tasks on the frontline. The mechanism we currently have does not allow us to be as effective as we could be.” 8. Close of Palisa's hand 9. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine: “The allies of Ukrainе are the Ukrainian Defense Forces. It is the center of gravity. We need to protect and develop it.” 10. Close of flags of the Armed forces of Ukraine STORYLINE: Ukraine is in the final stages of drafting recruitment reforms to attract 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilization as it looks for ways to bolster its fighting force, according to officials. "The plan includes financial incentives, clear guarantees for training, and measures to build dialogue," said the battlefield commander recently appointed to troubleshoot problems within the military. In his first interview with foreign media since taking up a new position last fall, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Colonel Pavlo Palisa said Ukraine was exploring new recruitment options saying that the current drafting system inherited from Soviet times is hindering progress. One initiative is what he describes as an “honest contract,” aimed at attracting mainly 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilization. It will also be targeted at Ukrainians who have the right to deferment or were discharged after the mobilization law was passed. The project is in its final stages and is being tested for legal vulnerabilities, Palisa said. The effort could help respond to calls aired by the administrations of both former President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump that Ukraine could expand its manpower by lowering the conscription age. However, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been adamantly opposed to implementing obligatory mobilization starting from 18 years old which he says would radically affect the future prospects of the war-weary country. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...