>Under martial law, imposed at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, most men between the ages of 18 and 60 are barred from leaving the country.
>Only those aged 25 and above are currently eligible for the draft, but the restrictions apply to all men within the range.
>The rules have led many teenagers to leave Ukraine before their 18th birthday to avoid travel bans.
>(…) a significant portion of those leaving are 17-year-old boys who want to secure freedom of movement before turning 18, after which they are prohibited from leaving the country.
>The outflow has sparked fears of a long-term brain drain, with experts warning that Ukraine could lose a substantial share of its most promising and ambitious youth if the trend continues unchecked
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>Under martial law, imposed at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, most men between the ages of 18 and 60 are barred from leaving the country.
>Only those aged 25 and above are currently eligible for the draft, but the restrictions apply to all men within the range.
>The rules have led many teenagers to leave Ukraine before their 18th birthday to avoid travel bans.
>(…) a significant portion of those leaving are 17-year-old boys who want to secure freedom of movement before turning 18, after which they are prohibited from leaving the country.
>The outflow has sparked fears of a long-term brain drain, with experts warning that Ukraine could lose a substantial share of its most promising and ambitious youth if the trend continues unchecked