President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that providing missile and lowering Russia's military potential should be a priority instead of Ukraine's draft age.

"The priority should be providing missiles and lowering Russia's military potential, not Ukraine's draft age. The goal should be to preserve as many lives as possible, not to preserve weapons in storages," he said on the X social network last night in response to media publications about lowering of the draft age in Ukraine for sending people to the frontlines.

According to the head of state, it is necessary to focus on equipping existing brigades and training personnel to use this equipment.

"We must not compensate the lack of equipment and training with the youth of soldiers," he said.

Zelenskyy emphasized that "the most important thing is to work together on how to end this war – that is our top priority."

"During the meeting in Paris, this was exactly what we focused on, and it was a very productive conversation. I reiterate my gratitude to President [of France Emmanuel] Macron for organizing it, as well as my deep gratitude to President [Donald] Trump for his strong resolve to bring this war to a fair end. This is the right approach, and it is important that all details are thoroughly worked out to ensure that peace is truly durable," he said.

"We know that America has the capacity to accomplish remarkable things – things that others have not been able to achieve. To succeed in ending this war, we need unity – the unity of America, Europe, and everyone in the world who values security – as well as strong positions and guarantees for peace," the Ukrainian head of state said.

Zelenskyy also noted that he told President Trump that Putin fears only him and, perhaps, China.

"And that's the truth – only decisiveness can bring this war to a just end and ensure lasting peace. Action is needed now to restore the proper international order," he said.

As reported, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that if Ukraine lowers the draft age to 18, the United States will equip the recruits.

"Ultimately, the decisions about the composition of its military force are those are decisions that the Ukrainians have to make for themselves. What we have made clear is that if they produce additional forces to join the fight, we and our allies will be ready to equip those forces and train those forces to enter battle," he said.