23 that the bill aims to strengthen the connection between young Ukrainians abroad and their homeland. Martial law prohibits men aged 18-60 from leaving Ukraine, with few exceptions, since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. "We must grant this category of citizens the right to leave and return to Ukraine without hindrance to update their documents, visas, or military records," Horbenko was quoted as saying. "This is also necessary to maintain the connection between young people and their homeland, as well as their families in Ukraine." Once entering the country from abroad, most male students currently cannot leave Ukraine again.The proposed bill is a departure from U.S. calls to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine. In recent months, U.S.