Zelensky calls on men of mobilisation age to return to Ukraine

Head of state's position on citizens abroad

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his views on the presence of men of mobilisation age outside the country. The head of state emphasised that such citizens must be on Ukrainian territory.

Appeal to those who left

Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the authorities hope for the return of those who have already left the country. In his address, he underlined the importance of citizens of mobilisation age being present in the state.

«Якщо вони мобілізаційного віку, звичайно, вони мають бути в Україні. І, звичайно, ми дуже хотіли б, щоб вони повернулися. Хтось захищає життя і країну, а хтось — ні. Це несправедливо, але таке життя» ("If they are of mobilisation age, of course, they must be in Ukraine. And, of course, we would very much like them to return. Some are defending lives and the country, while others are not. It is unfair, but that is life"), said the head of state.

The President drew attention to the fact that the situation where some citizens participate in defending the state while others do not is unfair, yet such a reality has emerged under current circumstances.