Ukraine faces massive draft evasion and corruption in its military recruitment

Ukrainian officials are reporting a major problem with men avoiding mandatory military service. Investigators say some draft enforcement officers have been caught taking bribes to help men flee the country, while a defense official stated that two million men are wanted for draft evasion.

In response, lawmakers are proposing to tighten the rules, including a plan to abolish draft deferments for university students over the age of 25.