Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join army ( www.aljazeera.com )

The move on Wednesday marks a U-turn in Ukraine’s approach on the matter. Kyiv had long opposed the measure and had repeatedly criticised Moscow for mobilising prisoners to fill its ranks.

Tsvily said he feared the creation of “special units” for mobilised soldiers would lead to abuse against prisoners.

“It’s like in Russia – redemption by blood. … Anyone willing to fight will be put in one unit and commanded like meat,” he said.

Dasus ,

Mobilisation would be voluntary and open only to certain categories of prisoners.

Among those not eligible to serve include those found guilty of sexual violence, killing two or more people, serious corruption and former high-ranking officials, Shuliak said.

Only prisoners with under three years left to serve on their sentence may apply, she said. Any prisoners who are mobilised would be granted parole rather than a pardon.

LarkinDePark ,

They really are fighting to the last Ukrainian for America. Suckers.

FaceDeer ,
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Ukraine's approach is very different from Russia's when you look at the details, though. They're not taking rapists or murderers, and they only accept applications if you have three years or less left in your sentence.

sik0fewl ,

It kinda sucks though. If you're looking for moral high ground, doing this out of defence/existence of your nation is better than trying to eliminate someone else's.

InputZero ,

Ukraine isn't letting any prisoner serve,

Among those not eligible to serve include those found guilty of sexual violence, killing two or more people, serious corruption and former high-ranking officials, Shuliak said.

Hopefully they won't be turned into cannon fodder like Russia did to their prisoner soldiers.

PolandIsAStateOfMind ,
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That's simply a lie, Tornado batallion (edit: company) were taken out of jail years ago for example, and they were jailed by Ukraine for rapes, among other shit.

FaceDeer ,
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This is a bill that's only just now being put up for signature.

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