The new law offers #parole to #convicts who sign a contract to join the army, a move that some officials have said could generate a maximum of 20,000 soldiers for the Ukrainian war effort.

Those convicted of the most serious crimes, such as the premeditated murder of two or more people, rape and crimes against national security, would still not be allowed to enlist.

#Ukraine allows some convicts to join armed forces in #ManpowerPush
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-signs-law-allowing-some-convicts-serve-ukraines-army-2024-05-17/