Ukraine's Draft Dodgers
Our World · Season 2023 · Episode 21
Thousands of Ukrainian men have joined the call to fight for their country since Russia's invasion in February last year. But what of those who decided military service was not for them?Our World investigates how many Ukrainians have dodged the call-up, why they don't want to stay and fight, and hears from the border guards who come face to face with these so-called draft dodgers on a daily basis.
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Season
2023
Episode
21
Air Date
24/Nov/2023
Air Time
22:30
Runtime
30 min
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Thousands of Ukrainian men have joined the call to fight for their country since Russia's invasion in February last year. But what of those who decided military service was not for them?Our World investigates how many Ukrainians have dodged the call-up, why they don't want to stay and fight, and hears from the border guards who come face to face with these so-called draft dodgers on a daily basis.
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