Zelenskyy responds to signals from other leaders on lowering mobilization age

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, says that the signals from some world leaders about lowering the mobilization age is now an unfair conversation, because modern war is different.

The Head of State said this in an interview with Le Parisien published by the Office of the President.

The President explained why he considered signals about lowering the mobilization age to be dishonest. Thus, he emphasized that modern war is different and requires the involvement of the latest technologies and long-range weapons.

"Our mobilization age starts at 25. We’ve heard signals from some leaders suggesting we should lower this age. I believe this is an unfair discussion at the moment. I’ve told leaders this publicly and privately. It’s simply not fair. Modern warfare is different - it’s not just about trenches or holding a rifle in a foxhole. It’s about modern weapons, drones, artillery, long-range weaponry, and aviation. How can one launch an offensive without air cover? And the leaders are fully aware of this," Zelenskyy said.

He described such statements about conscription age as "political games" and reiterated the importance of focusing on army modernization.

"It’s clear that younger individuals are physically stronger, but my priority is to save the lives of our people, particularly our youth. That’s why we must focus on the technological advancement of the army rather than the age of the soldiers. Today, technology is the top priority. This isn’t World War I. It’s not hand-to-hand combat. It’s a battle of weapons, intellect, and technology. And for this, we need approvals, funding, and licenses from our partners," Zelenskyy explained.

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