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.
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Vasylenko said Ukraine could solve its demographic problem with 40,000 foreign peacekeepers
He compared post-war situation to WWII with German soldiers
Ukrainian government is not negotiating a reduction in assistance to Ukrainian citizens across the EU
men of draft age have access to consular services in line with our legislation
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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