Ukraine’s controversial recruitment drive: Why prisoners are being sent to war
What if your way out of prison was the frontline of a war? In Ukraine, hundreds of inmates are now volunteering to swap their sentences
What if your way out of prison was the frontline of a war? In Ukraine, hundreds of inmates are now volunteering to swap their sentences for military service, joining the fight against Russia. For some, it’s a chance at redemption - a way to start over.
But it also raises difficult questions about risk, ethics, and necessity. As Ukraine struggles to replenish its forces, this program is becoming an increasingly important - and controversial - part of its war effort. So is this a second chance… or a sign of how far the war has already stretched the country?
Chapters 0:00 Ukraine is recruiting prison inmates to join the army 4:34 Michael C. Desch, Professor of International Relations at the University of Notre Dame
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