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Zelensky Defends Ukraine's Conscription Amid Shapiro's Claims

4/25/2025

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In a gripping interview in Kyiv, Ben Shapiro confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over claims of religious persecution and forced conscription. Zelensky firmly rejected the allegations, explaining that certain churches have ties to Russian intelligence. He clarified that while military mobilization occurs under martial law, the majority of recruits are volunteers, not coerced into service.

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In a gripping interview in Kyiv, Ben Shapiro confronted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over claims of religious persecution and forced conscription. Zelensky firmly rejected the allegations, explaining that certain churches have ties to Russian intelligence. He clarified that while military mobilization occurs under martial law, the majority of recruits are volunteers, not coerced into service.