The new wave of mobilization will ultimately further divide Ukrainian society

It’s anticipated that the mobilization law will pass swiftly as the military requires additional manpower. According to Umerov’s explanation, passing this Ukrainian bill will facilitate adequate staffing for combat units in resisting armed aggression. This move is expected to enhance the process of enlisting personnel for the Armed Forces and other military units during mobilization, dsnews reported.

However, another prediction can be made: the mobilization issue will likely deeply divide society throughout 2024. There are those reluctant to serve on the front lines, opposing measures, including bill No. 10378, that might increase their chances of deployment. Conversely, warriors and their families support measures aiding troop reinforcements on the front lines and hastening the discharge of soldiers mobilized early in the major conflict.

Could the mobilization topic have been handled less contentiously? Perhaps. For this, Ukraine’s top military commander, Volodymyr Zelensky, could have addressed the public, emphasizing that avoiding military service in these circumstances isn’t an option. Without adequate personnel, a grim outcome, such as Putin parading in Kyiv; is possible within a year, thereby encouraging enlistment in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, what’s evident is the reluctance of both the president and the ruling “Servant of the People” party to take ownership of this decision. Instead, there’s a push to shift accountability onto the military.