The President emphasised the issue of fairness regarding citizens residing abroad during the war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukrainian men of mobilisation age who left the country following the start of the full-scale Russian invasion to return home. The head of state highlighted the importance of their participation in the country's defence. This was reported by Glavcom, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The head of state stressed that the presence of draft-age citizens outside Ukraine remains a pressing challenge amid the ongoing war. The President noted that Ukrainian society and the state require the return of these individuals to strengthen national defence capabilities.
The issue of fairness under martial law
In his address, Volodymyr Zelenskyy focused on the aspect of social justice. He expressed the view that the current situation, where some citizens are directly participating in combat operations while others remain abroad, warrants public attention.
“Some are defending life and the country, and others are not. It is unfair, but that is life,” the President remarked. These words highlight the disparity in citizens’ contributions to state security during the full-scale conflict.
International context and legal mechanisms
The topic of Ukrainians returning home is increasingly being discussed within European Union countries, where a significant number of citizens currently reside. The President pointed out that discussions on this matter are becoming more intensive at the level of European partners.
Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine emphasised that the forced return of individuals from EU countries is regulated exclusively by the legislation of those states. Decisions regarding the legality of foreigners’ stay and potential grounds for their return are made solely by the competent authorities of the respective European Union countries.
Photo: Glavcom
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