Ukraine is releasing prisoners to serve in its army, part of rebuilding efforts amid war-depleted forces and Russian assaults.
10,000-20,000 prisoners could be recruited, with over 3,000 already applying, differing from Russia by excluding severe offenders.
Ukraine initially mocked Russia's program but now seeks more soldiers as the conflict persists, with lower soldier death toll estimates than the US.
President Zelensky stated 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers died in the war, contrasting with American officials' higher estimate of nearly 70,000 deaths.
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