Why Russia Sends Teenagers to War (and Ukraine doesn't) - Paul Warburg

[TexasTowelie]

Let's talk about the stark differences between Ukraine and Russia's recruitment, drafting, and conscription practices. Who is targeted (primarily) to be drafted for military service, and why? You'll see why the answer really does matter, and how it reveals many other key facts that people often miss.

[Wonder Why]

1. The United States drafted "teenagers" (i.e. 18 y/o men) and allowed younger ones to enlist

so they could go to war. So this means nothing.

They are easier to train and don't have as many family responsibilities as married men and women nor have children to support anywhere as much as their elders.