Ukraine war: MPs pass long-awaited law to boost troop numbers - BBC News

The conscription bill is approved as the military faces Russian advances in the east.

22 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, ReutersImage caption, The law provides for compulsory training for new recruits before they are sent into combatBy Robert GreenallBBC NewsUkraine's parliament has passed legislation to help mobilise troops to fight invading Russian forces.

The measure - adopted after months of wrangling - is aimed at boosting numbers in the military, which is under severe pressure as Russia continues its advances in the east.

But a clause aimed at demobilising soldiers after three years was dropped at the army's request.

The president still has to sign the bill into law.

Earlier this month, Volodymyr Zelensky approved other measures, including lowering the age of mobilisation by two years, to 25.

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