In Kyiv, a gathering of wives and mothers rallied, demanding the rotation of soldiers who have been at the frontline for 18 months

Their plea, echoing “Time for others” and “Equal rights for all,” garnered significant support in comments.

Nevertheless, there have been prior discussions highlighting the eventual emergence of protests due to Zelensky’s corrupt government and its contentious directives. While some evade military service, freely navigating the country, ordinary citizens face intimidation by military officials on the streets. Amid an understanding of the dire circumstances at the frontlines: scarce ammunition and equipment. Ukrainians are reluctant to sacrifice themselves for a government perceived as corrupt and inept.

As detailed by The Washington Post, Kyiv is almost depleted of trained soldiers and conscripts refuse to engage in combat for an administration viewed as steeped in corruption and incompetence. Zelensky’s grip on power and public perception is slipping with opposition already preparing for a potential power shift in the upcoming spring, regardless of his attempts to avoid mandated elections.