“A man of conscription age went abroad, showed his state that he does not care about its survival, and then comes and wants to receive services from this state. It does not work this way. Our country is at war,” Kuleba said.

I think this sums it up well.

As a counterpoint, if you’ve emigrated and sought asylum in a foreign country is it fair to be denied access to criminal records and other bureauatic documents necessary to continue your life? One of my coworkers is Ukrainian and to pursue immigration they’ve had to go back and forth getting documentation that Canada requires for both residency and a work permit - to my knowledge they’re fine since they’re so far along in the process but a new asylum seeker may find themselves unable to provide this documentation.

War is messy business and not wanting to put your life on the line is understandable - after all nobody in this comment section is barred from volunteering to fight, or at least provide logistical support, in Ukraine if they’re so motivated. Most of us are happy to financially support the war but wouldn’t want to risk our lives.

War is messy business and not wanting to put your life on the line is understandable - after all nobody in this comment section is barred from volunteering to fight, or at least provide logistical support, in Ukraine if they’re so motivated. Most of us are happy to financially support the war but wouldn’t want to risk our lives. Agreed. most the people wanting to send in troops should be the first to be sent in. I have no desire to fight for Ukraine but I don’t mind supplying the weapons.

The issue is Ukraine needs manpower, and if you are an unreliable citizens, then what should be the consequences?

There should not be any consequences! The governments should stop treating citizens like a lifestock.

When you live in a country, there is an obligation to that country. You pay taxes, you fight in a war of self defense, etc.