Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war

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13. Because the war can go on forever

Ukraine is now enlisting 50 yr old men and teenagers. Thousands of young men left Ukraine to avoid service. Men are afraid to leave their houses because they are being picked off the street to serve. (Lots of videos online). Some sources say there are around 500,000 dead and severely injured Ukrainian soldiers . Much of the land in east Ukraine is inhabited by Russian speaking people - so give up some of the East to prevent further death.

“Ukraine's desperate need for soldiers spurs exodus of young men”

“ In recent months, Ukraine’s government has finally taken steps to address the manpower shortage. In late spring a law was passed to lower the conscription age and tightening draft rules. Conscription officers now patrol the streets looking for military-age men, checking their papers and sometimes taking away those who are subject to the draft. That has sent many young men into hiding, rarely venturing outside. Others have gone abroad.

One man, who ABC News is calling Ihor, left Ukraine late last year to avoid being drafted. ABC News is disguising his identity over fears he could face repercussions for speaking.”

https://abcnews.go.com/International/ukraines-desperate-soldiers-spurs-exodus-young-men/story?id=112441257