politics
April 15, 2026
Merz wants Ukrainian men residing in Germany to go home and fight
Berlin will assist Kiev in repatriating fighting-age Ukrainian men residing in Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said after a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky
TL;DR
- Germany and Ukraine will collaborate to repatriate Ukrainian men of military age residing in Germany.
- The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst mounting losses and recruitment challenges.
- Ukrainian draft enforcement squads have reportedly employed increasingly aggressive tactics.
- Germany has been a primary destination for Ukrainian migrants since the 2022 conflict escalation.
- Only a small percentage of new personnel entering the Ukrainian armed forces are reportedly willing recruits.
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