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Professor Nikita Vasylenko of Kyiv's National Shevchenko University made controversial comments about demographic solutions involving foreign peacekeepers in Ukraine after the war, comparing the situation to post-WWII period with German soldiers.

Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post Ukrinform

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Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Vasylenko said Ukraine could solve its demographic problem with 40,000 foreign peacekeepers

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

He compared post-war situation to WWII with German soldiers

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian government is not negotiating a reduction in assistance to Ukrainian citizens across the EU

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

men of draft age have access to consular services in line with our legislation

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

the goal of the Ukrainian authorities is to create positive motivation, not obstacles, to stimulate the voluntary return of our citizens

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:11.824Z

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