What weapons can they be given that are going to fix their manpower issue. Clones? Robots? Weapons don’t do much without people to use them, and trained in how to use them properly.
I suppose a few more teenagers will be old enough to be conscripted by 2025.
Ukraine is pressuring EU countries who accepted Ukrainian refugees to repatriate Ukrainian men of military age for conscription.
They’re scraping the barrel now and I don’t see how they can stave off military collapse even if the EU countries agree.
Also a breach of international refugee law (being a type of refoulement) but of course what’s a violation of international law or two if it’s plucky wholesome Ukraine doing it?