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Defense Ministry: Ukraine is not planning to forbid women from leaving country.

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Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said that the conscription of women is officially voluntary, while mandatory conscription for some women of relevant professions is postponed until Oct. 1, 2023. Under martial law, Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60, in most cases, are forbidden from leaving the country.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the U.S., South Korea, and Japan of military buildups around North Korea. "We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, Russia."

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