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Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join army

Ukraine's parliament approved a bill permitting select prisoners to join the military due to a significant manpower shortage on the front lines.
The bill enables certain prisoners to serve in the armed forces of Ukraine.
The decision aims to address the critical shortage of manpower faced by the nation's military.

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South China Morning Post

Ukraine lawmakers back bill allowing prisoners to join army amid Russian advances

Long-opposed to the measure and having criticised Moscow’s mobilisation of prisoners to fill its ranks, Kyiv has recently U-turned amid fresh Russian advances on the battlefield.

11 days ago·Hong Kong

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The Telegraph

Ukraine’s parliament approves plan to recruit prisoners to fight Russia

Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would enable some prisoners to fight in the armed forces, as the nation faces a critical shortage of manpower on the front line.

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Straits Times

Ukraine lawmakers back Bill allowing some convicts to enlist in army

People convicted of serious crimes would remain barred. Read more at straitstimes.com.

11 days ago·Singapore

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The Times

Ukraine to recruit convicts from jail to bolster outgunned army

A law approved by parliament would give prisoners early parole if they joined the armed forces, which are facing a renewed onslaught from Russia

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Malay Mail

Ukrainian parliament allows mobilisation of some categories of convicts

KYIV, May 8 — Ukraine’s parliament today passed a bill allowing mobilisation of some categories of convicts, lawmakers said. “Those convicted of premeditated murder, rape, sexual violence, and crimes against the national security will not be mobilised,” Oleksiy Honcharenko, one of the parliamentarians, said on Telegram.

11 days ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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