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Ukraine: from prison to the trenches, the country’s attempt to turn prisoners into soldiers
More than two years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine is struggling to replenish its depleted military ranks. To address this, the government introduced a new law last month permitting the recruitment of convicts. It allows individuals who meet certain conditions to be granted conditional early release if they sign a contract to serve in the military.
Source: CNN (13/06/2024)