Ukraine Parliament passes mobilization and conscription law

The measure - adopted after months of wrangling - is aimed at boosting numbers in the military, which is under severe pressure as Russia continues its advances in the east.

But a clause aimed at demobilising soldiers after three years was dropped at the army's request.

The president still has to sign the bill into law.

Earlier this month, Volodymyr Zelensky approved other measures, including lowering the age of mobilisation by two years, to 25.

Ukraine has publicly aimed at boosting the standing force from 500,000 to 1,000,000, which would be crucial to keep up effective defense, although they may struggle to fully make use of the additional manpower until they're provided with significantly more aid.