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Ukraine faces manpower crisis as young men leave for Europe, Kyiv mayor says

Jon Carter

13.11.2025, 11:50

VItali Klitschko warned that the imbalance between Ukraine’s shrinking manpower and Russia’s larger force is becoming critical. — VItali Klitschko warned that the imbalance between Ukraine’s shrinking manpower and Russia’s larger force is becoming critical. Photo: Oleksandr Gusev/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

The number of Ukrainians under EU protection rose 49% in September compared to August.