May 17 (Reuters) - Ukraine will lift a temporary ban it imposed on consular services for military-age men living abroad starting on Saturday, the foreign ministry said. Hundreds of thousands of ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine urgently needs new soldiers, but some — left uneasy by brutal fighting and intensifying conscription efforts — are desperately trying to avoid being called up.

As Ukraine tries to recruit more men, some have gone abroad or into hiding. SOLOTVYNSKA, Ukraine -- The barbed wire fence stretches along the bank of the river that marks Ukraine’s western border.

Ukraine's military desperately needs more boots on the ground. Draft eligibility for men spans age 25 to 60. There are reports of raids on bars and restaurants trying to catch draft dodgers.