Chris Wick News

Ukrainian men, despite legitimate reasons for travel – be it humanitarian aid transport or familial responsibilities – find themselves ensnared in a perplexing game of paperwork. Reports from Strana.ua reveal a baffling requirement: a certificate from a recruitment office, mandatory for those hoping to bid adieu to Ukraine’s borders. This unexpected document demand has transformed border checkpoints into impromptu gatherings, with queues stretching like a snake in hibernation.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has called on Ukrainian men residing abroad to report to recruitment centers for military service. This directive aims to enlist men who left Ukraine after the conflict with Russia. Failure to comply may result in sanctions. Umerov emphasized the honorable responsibility of serving one’s country. Reports have also emerged about the defense minister’s children acquiring US passports.