Call to military service for those 18 and older: Zelensky faces pressure to demonstrate commitment to the West, according to media reports.

If President Volodymyr Zelensky's government wants to demonstrate that it deserves Western support, it will need to address the shortage of personnel in the military and lower the draft age, states an editorial from Bloomberg.

Ukrainian authorities are increasingly assessing the prospects of reclaiming territory occupied by Russia more realistically, but to continue resistance, they must "contribute to the future," the authors indicate.

The fight against corruption in Ukraine is an equally crucial part of the deal. Issues of transparency and governance continue to undermine support among allies.

It is unlikely that the Kremlin will engage in serious negotiations until the costs of war outweigh the costs of peace. Greater economic and military pressure from the West, along with more reliable and long-term support for Ukraine, will surely be required, the agency writes.

Gaining NATO's approval for Polish air defense to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine would demonstrate the allies' commitment. Ukrainian forces still need more weapons and fewer restrictions on their use.

Analysts believe that U.S. President Donald Trump would favor a swift victory in Ukraine, similar to the ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terrorists. However, a weak deal would allow Russian leader Vladimir Putin to resume the war in the future, divide the West, and alter the geopolitical balance.

It is worth noting that Ukraine has developed annual contracts with the Armed Forces for youth aged 18 to 24. Young people are attracted by free admission to universities without exams, special mortgage conditions, and payments of up to 1 million hryvnias.