Ukraine May Allow More Men to Leave the Country

Ukraine Considers Raising Age Limit for Men Allowed to Leave the Country KYIV, UKRAINE – A proposal to raise the age limit for Ukrainian men permitted to leave the country is under consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. Currently, men aged 18-60 are restricted from leaving due to the ongoing war. This measure aims to ensure sufficient manpower for the military effort. A member of parliament, Fedir Venislavskyi, stated that the parliament is working to raise the age limit to 23-24. "The parliament is working to raise the age limit for men allowed to leave Ukraine to 23-24," Venislavskyi said. This move, he argues, is vital to prevent the permanent loss of young people who may leave the country and be unable to return to participate in the nation's rebuilding efforts. The proposal reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine in balancing its military needs with the desire to support its citizens' personal circumstances. The debate highlights the complex interplay between wartime restrictions and the long-term needs of the nation.