Ukraine ’s parliament has passed new legislation that permits individuals aged 60 and above to serve in the armed forces as professional military personnel, provided they meet certain conditions. The decision comes as the country continues to face manpower shortages during its prolonged war with Russia. The draft law was adopted during a second reading in the Verkhovna Rada, receiving support from 306 members of parliament. The measure was announced by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from the Voice