ISW believes lowering the mobilization age will help Ukraine, but emphasizes the need for Western weapons
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Changing the age limit for mobilization will strengthen the Armed Forces in confronting the aggressor, but the military contribution of the West remains key
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that lowering the mobilization age from 27 to 25 will help the Ukrainian military rebuild and form its units more effectively.
"Lowering the mobilization age from 27 to 25 will help the Ukrainian military rebuild and form existing units and create new ones," the report says.
At the same time, Western assistance is needed to arm the newly mobilized troops.
However, the ongoing debate in the US over military aid to Ukraine and delays on the part of Western countries may slow down the process of creating new units.
"Material resources provided by the West remain the most important decisive factor for the ability of the Ukrainian army to restore and increase its combat power," ISW analysts believe.
On April 2, it became known that Zelenskyy signed a law that reduces the conscription age in the country from 27 to 25.
