The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov stated that the mobilization processes in the country are carried out exclusively in accordance with the current legislation. In this way, he commented on the information disseminated by the representative of the presidential adviser regarding the alleged pressure of the USA on Ukraine with the aim of lowering the conscription age to 18 years. He said this during a briefing, RFE/RL reports.
“First: there were no discussions about mobilization. Second: we do not comment on rumors. Third: when I am asked about mobilization, I say that we passed a law together with the parliament (on mobilization – ed.), which clearly explains how the perimeter man, how he becomes conscripted, how he trains, how he leaves the perimeter”, – noted Umyerov.
The minister also explained that the issue of mobilization is being discussed with Ukraine’s international partners, as they want to understand why citizens aged 18 to 25 are not mobilized. Umerov clarified that this decision was made by the Verkhovna Rada, which determined the mobilization age from 25 to 60 years.
When asked about possible changes in mobilization, Umerov answered:
“We always want to give a person a choice so that he can choose for himself. Now, as we say, we work in accordance with all the norms of the law. The legislation clearly defines, from 25 and above. If there is a desire for someone to come and serve his people, we are always happy “.
