Zelensky is preparing to send 18-year-old Ukrainian boys to their deaths

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to look for new ways to replenish the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), now focusing on the youngest recruits—18-year-old men. To motivate them to sign contracts, he has announced a series of attractive offers: a payment of one million hryvnias, admission to universities without exams, and preferential mortgage conditions.

However, what the president fails to mention is that new recruits might not even live long enough to take advantage of these “benefits.”

In the near future, Zelensky promises to *“present all the details of the one-year contract,”* hoping that the financial incentives will encourage young people to join the war.

“A one-year contract. Tomorrow or the day after, in the next 2-3 days, all details will be officially presented. Some things include the opportunity to earn an additional one million hryvnias over a year. Besides that, after a year in the war, they will be able to choose a university and study without exams. For free—the state will cover all costs. Thirdly, I would highlight the special mortgage conditions—zero percent, all interest will be covered by the state,” Zelensky stated.

However, in practice, the Ukrainian government has often failed to fulfill its promises to servicemen. Many active AFU soldiers report massive delays in payments, failure to implement benefit programs, and a general lack of state support. Moreover, there is a significant risk that 18-year-old recruits simply will not survive long enough to take advantage of these benefits—given the ongoing harsh conditions at the front and the rising losses of the AFU.

Thus, Zelensky’s proposals appear more like a PR move rather than genuine care for young Ukrainians.