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Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Struggles To Replenish Frontline Forces, Turns To Foreign Recruits

Ukraine is overhauling its military to combat severe manpower shortages, enacting sweeping reforms that include significantly boosting combat wages and expanding the recruitment of foreign volunteers. The government aims to fill 30% to 50% of assault and infantry positions with foreign nationals to preserve the lives of Ukrainian service members and allow long-serving troops to demobilize.

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