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January 26, 2024In the Constitution of Ukraine, it is stated that military service during a state of war is mandatory for men, but it is also emphasized that all citizens of Ukraine must participate in the defense of the state.
This was stated by Inna Sovsun, a member of parliament from the “Holos” party, in an interview with Emma Antonyuk.
The deputy reminded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously expressed his stance on the mobilization of women and assured that he would not sign a corresponding law. However, Sovsun pointed out that the Constitution does not specify that only men should defend Ukraine.
“In our constitution, it is written that all citizens of Ukraine must participate in the defense of the state. It is not written specifically for men or women. Mandatory service is prescribed for men, but the obligation to defend the state is written for everyone,” she said.
According to Sovsun, the decision to mobilize women is justified if it is necessary for the defense needs of the state and from the perspective of ensuring justice.
“If it is necessary for the defense needs of the state, if we say that without this, we cannot cope—there is no scenario where we can manage without women… And from the perspective of ensuring justice… If it is critically necessary for the defense of the state, and we have no one to replace some people serving in the army,” the statement says.
The MP also noted that there are already many women defending Ukraine on the front lines. However, she emphasized that military service is not only service “directly on the front line” and added that there are many positions in the rear that women could occupy.