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There will be no forced mobilization of women in Ukraine, says Kostenko

7 sourcesPublished 05/09/2026, 18:18 · Updated 05/09/2026, 19:18

MP Roman Kostenko stated that there will be no forced mobilization of women in Ukraine. He emphasized that the duty to defend the state lies solely with men.

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Date: September 5, 2026
Statement made by Roman Kostenko
Kostenko is the secretary of the National Security Committee
Rumors about women's mobilization denied

Roman Kostenko · Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

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