Mobilization in the form of a draft recruits individuals within a certain age group for military service, a system reminiscent of the Soviet era. Some individuals evade it by not registering, paying bribes, or fleeing the country. This process has led to disarray and evasion by many.
Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House.
Marc Santora, a Times reporter in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, explains what effect the money could have, given Ukraine’s increasing desperation on the battlefield.
Guest: Marc Santora, who covers Ukraine for The New York Times.
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