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In the queue of about 130 people, only 20 are male. Men aged 18-60 are not allowed to leave Ukraine unless they qualify for an exemption. Four of those waiting are young lads who look close to turning 18. To avoid the risk of mobilisation, they must leave before then. Of course, some men find ways to get out anyway, legally or illegally. On August 11th President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he was sacking the heads of the country’s regional military recruitment centres, where officials were alleged to be selling travel permits for up to $10,000. “Bribery during war is treason,” Mr Zelensky railed.

In the initial period after the invasion most men trying to get across were driven by fear, says Colonel Trachuk. Now she reckons half are looking for work. But those trying to escape military service must live at risk of being apprehended by recruitment officers and press-ganged. At the beginning of the invasion Ivan, a 42-year-old musician in Uzhhorod, contemplated enlisting, but changed his mind when he saw coffins arriving. Now, he says, he is in constant fear of being called up: “I feel like I am hanging in the air.”

[-] somename@hexbear.net 42 points 1 year ago

Hey, that one was decent actually! Good job!

[-] somename@hexbear.net 50 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Land reform is authoritarianism! You can't just take other people's property. That's against the rules!

Think of the landlords. kitty-cri

[-] somename@hexbear.net 93 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Cuba is a beacon of progress and humanity in the Americas. Fidel Castro was a hero. Also a pro at dodging the CIA's kill squads.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Why is Cuba a failure in your eyes? It seems to be doing better than other countries in the region. It has a higher life expectancy than the US even, and standards of living have risen dramatically since the revolution.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 44 points 1 year ago

You’re really regurgitating Cold War tropes huh

[-] somename@hexbear.net 50 points 1 year ago

Top logic is at work today

[-] somename@hexbear.net 62 points 1 year ago

Excuse me, I’m a Chinese Bot, not a Russian one. Please get it right.

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Yehiel Indore, the man in question, was released to house arrest two days ago.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 52 points 1 year ago

What am I supposed to be defending here? I’m honestly confused.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 59 points 1 year ago

A bit fascist to assume that the only way to contribute to society is military service.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 68 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They’re at least building green energy and trains lol. And less wars. Already better.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 94 points 1 year ago

Even if that shock happens, China will still be in a better situation. Like, they actually manufacture stuff there, and the government builds infrastructure aggressively. That’s two massive benefits to economic security and health.

[-] somename@hexbear.net 41 points 1 year ago

If you want to not show yourself as a bot, you should at least be creative in your racism.

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