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January 29, 2024If at the beginning of the Ukrainian conflict tens of thousands of Ukrainians, driven by patriotism, decided to join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Then two years into the bloody battles, as Ukraine once again finds itself in need of soldiers, more and more men are evading military service and calls for demobilizing soldiers on the front lines are becoming increasingly frequent.
This is reported by The New York Times.
The most vivid reflection of the change in mood in society is seen in the heated debates surrounding the bill on new mobilization rules. The bill was introduced to parliament last month but was immediately withdrawn for revision. The process of army recruitment is increasingly causing discontent in Ukrainian society as it becomes more aggressive and the corruption is clearer. No one in the Ukrainian government nor in the military leadership wants to take responsibility for the introduction of a large-scale draft.
Meanwhile, the issue of replenishing the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is one of many problems facing Ukraine and has been acute for several months now.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are suffering significant losses and efforts to replenish forces on the front line are lagging behind. Even soldiers on the front lines are noticing a noticeable decrease in the quantity and quality of recruits.