Ukraine has suspended consular services for its men of military age living abroad except for those who need to return to Ukraine, in a move that appears to be aimed at boosting recruitment for the war with Russia.
Ukraine faces a troop shortage against Russia’s larger and better-equipped military.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said in a statement on social media X that he had ordered measures to restore what he described as “fair treatment” of men of military age. The Ukrainian foreign minister criticized those who left Ukraine before or during the war.
“The way things are now: a man of military age went abroad, showed his state that he does not care about his survival, and then comes and wants to receive services from this state,” he noted.
“It doesn’t work like that. Our country is at war”, he added.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will clarify the procedure to be followed for men of military age to secure consular services soon, he clarified.
“Staying abroad does not release a citizen from his or her duties at home,” Kouleba also emphasized.
In a separate announcement, the state passport issuing agency said: “Unfortunately, due to technical reasons, the issuance of documents at the overseas branches of the KE (State Enterprise) Documents is suspended.”
According to the Eurostat database, about 4.3 million Ukrainians were registered in EU countries by January 2024, of which about 20% are adult men, i.e. around 860,000.
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Ukraine Suspends Consular Services for Men of Military Age Living Abroad
In a move aimed at boosting recruitment for the war with Russia, Ukraine has suspended consular services for its men of military age living abroad, except for those who need to return to Ukraine. This decision comes as Ukraine faces a troop shortage against Russia’s larger and better-equipped military.
According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, the measures are intended to restore “fair treatment” of men of military age who have left Ukraine before or during the war. Kuleba criticized those who left Ukraine, saying that they “showed their state that they do not care about their survival, and then comes and wants to receive services from this state” [[1]]. He emphasized that Ukraine is at war and that staying abroad does not release a citizen from their duties at home.
As a result, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suspended all consular services, including passport renewals, for male Ukrainian citizens aged between 18 and 60 living abroad, effective April 23, 2024 [[2]]. This means that men of military age will no longer be able to receive routine consular services, such as passport renewals, until further notice.
The state passport issuing agency has also announced the suspension of document issuance at overseas branches due to technical reasons [[3]]. This suspension is likely to affect a significant number of Ukrainians living abroad, with approximately 4.3 million registered in EU countries by January 2024, of which around 20% are adult men, or around 860,000 individuals.
The Ukrainian government’s decision to suspend consular services for men of military age is seen as a move to encourage them to return to Ukraine and join the fight against Russia. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister has promised to clarify the procedure for men of military age to secure consular services soon.
This move highlights the challenges Ukraine is facing in its ongoing conflict with Russia, including a troop shortage and the need to boost recruitment. By suspending consular services for men of military age, Ukraine aims to encourage them to take an active role in the war effort and to prioritize their duties at home.
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Ukrainian men living abroad
Ukraine Suspends Consular Services for Men of Military Age Living Abroad
In a move aimed at boosting recruitment for the war with Russia, Ukraine has suspended consular services for its men of military age living abroad, except for those who need to return to Ukraine. This decision comes as Ukraine faces a troop shortage against Russia’s larger and better-equipped military.
According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, the measures are intended to restore “fair treatment” of men of military age who have left Ukraine before or during the war. Kuleba criticized those who left Ukraine, saying that they “showed their state that they do not care about their survival, and then comes and wants to receive services from this state” [[1]]. He emphasized that Ukraine is at war and that staying abroad does not release a citizen from their duties at home.
As a result, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has suspended all consular services, including passport renewals, for male Ukrainian citizens aged between 18 and 60 living abroad, effective April 23, 2024 [[2]]. This means that men of military age will no longer be able to receive routine consular services, such as passport renewals, until further notice.
The state passport issuing agency has also announced the suspension of document issuance at overseas branches due to technical reasons [[3]]. This suspension is likely to affect a significant number of Ukrainians living abroad, with approximately 4.3 million registered in EU countries by January 2024, of which around 20% are adult men, or around 860,000 individuals.
The Ukrainian government’s decision to suspend consular services for men of military age is seen as a move to encourage them to return to Ukraine and join the fight against Russia. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister has promised to clarify the procedure for men of military age to secure consular services soon.
This move highlights the challenges Ukraine is facing in its ongoing conflict with Russia, including a troop shortage and the need to boost recruitment. By suspending consular services for men of military age, Ukraine aims to encourage them to take an active role in the war effort and to prioritize their duties at home.
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