Ukraine war: Kyiv limits consular help for men of fighting age abroad - BBC News

The rights of Ukrainians remain key, says Kyiv, but the priority is to protect the homeland.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty ImagesImage caption, Ukraine has recently passed a new law to lower the minimum conscription age from 27 to 25By James Waterhouse in Kyiv & Paul Kirby in LondonBBC NewsUkraine is suspending consular services for male citizens aged 18 to 60 abroad as part of a drive to beef up numbers joining the military.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said protecting the rights of Ukrainians was still key but "the main priority is to protect our homeland from destruction" during Russia's full-scale invasion.

Russia has a big advantage in numbers and weapons on the battlefield.

Kyiv recently lowered the age of mobilisation from 27 to 25.

After "inviting" Ukrainian men abroad to return home last December, it seems the government wants to apply more pressure, by denying them potentially vital services overseas.

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