Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is getting pushback for urging Ukrainian lawmakers to swiftly pass legislation that would draft more of its citizens in the fight with Russia.
During a visit to Kyiv, Graham on Monday declared Ukraine's parliament should pass a mobilization bill, and questioned exempting men under 27 from serving in the "fight for your life," Newsweek reported.
"I would hope that those eligible to serve in the Ukrainian military would join," Graham said, Newsweek reported. "I can't believe it's at 27." Graham added he raised the idea of a "no-interest, waivable loan" — first floated by former President Donald Trump — in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The plan is reportedly under development by House Foreign Affairs chair Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas.
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