Ukraine said Tuesday that it was introducing measures to encourage the return of military-aged men as the army struggles to hold the front lines against Russia, partly because of deepening manpower shortages.
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Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
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Ukraine says situation in east has ‘deteriorated significantly’
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Why Gaza truce talks are at an ‘impasse’
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