A military psychologist believes that the mobilization of Ukrainians aged 18-25 is ‘not far off’

Lowering the conscription age in Ukraine to 18-25 years “is not far off.”

This opinion was expressed by military psychologist Andriy Kozinchuk.

“If we find ourselves in a deadlock and are again unable to handle a situation, such as the counteroffensive of 2023, then the Verkhovna Rada will likely be forced to make such a decision out of common sense,” Kozinchuk stated.

He added that this is supposedly a “normal decision” and that there is “nothing wrong with it.” Kozinchuk believes that 18-25 years is a good age for fighting.

It is worth noting that the topic of lowering the conscription age has been discussed again following a statement by Member of Parliament Fedir Venislavsky, indicating that Western partners periodically raise this issue with Ukraine.

Previously, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, provided calculations suggesting that conscription into the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the age of 18 would allow Ukraine to continue fighting until 2033.