"There is no point in viewing calls in Ukraine to lower the conscription age supposedly to enlist more people, when we see that the previously announced equipment is not arriving on time. Due to these delays, Ukraine lacks weapons to arm the already mobilized fighters," he wrote.
The presidential advisor noted that Ukraine's partners "have full access to the data and can compare promises with actual deliveries."
"It is unreasonable to expect that Ukraine can compensate for the youth of our men on the front line due to delays in logistical support or fluctuations in assistance," Lytvyn stated.
Partners have comprehensive access to data and can receive discounts on actual deliveries. Ukraine can be reflected in the struggle for logistics efforts or employment in collaboration with others on the frontline.
— Dmytro Lytvyn (@dmtrltvn) November 27, 2024On November 27, a senior official from the U.S. administration, who wished to remain unnamed, stated to Reuters and AP that the U.S. expects Ukraine to consider lowering the minimum conscription age from 25 to 18. He refers to the "pure mathematics" of the battlefield situation, which indicates that Ukraine needs more servicemen to fight.
The current issues facing Ukraine on the front line are linked to a shortage of military personnel, rather than a lack of weapons, according to U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.