Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of the need for “difficult decisions” if the situation at the front deteriorates, though insiders stress these measures will focus on mobilization rather than concessions to Russia. Photo: Flickr by President Of Ukraine, https://creativecommons.org/public-domain/pdm/ Volodymyr Zelensky at a meetingMeeting with Sluga Narodu DeputiesAccording to Strana, Zelensky made the remarks during a September meeting with lawmakers from the ruling Sluga Narodu party. Focus on Mobilization, Not ConcessionsSources close to the meeting told the outlet that “difficult decisions” likely refer to stricter mobilization rules. These could include lowering the draft age to 18 and reducing exemptions for hundreds of thousands of men. Western Conditions and Domestic DebateZelensky previously noted that lowering the mobilization age was among the conditions set by Western partners in exchange for tougher sanctions against Russia.