War in Ukraine, Zelensky’s desperate move and maxi-conscription

A last attempt to stop Russia from winning the war. “All Ukrainian men of military age between 25 and 60 years old, even those who are abroad, must report to the armed forces recruitment centers because we want justice for everyone, because our country is at stake,” he announced. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem. Umerov in an interview with Bild. “We will send them an invitation,” Umerov explained, adding that recruitment must be done voluntarily, otherwise there is a possibility of incurring sanctions. “We are still discussing what will happen if they do not come voluntarily. It is not a punishment to defend and serve your country. It is an honor. It should be clear to people in advance how they will be trained and equipped, where and when they will serve and when they will be discharged”, words from Volodymyr Zelensky’s new loyalist.

The Ukrainian army wants to mobilize an additional 450,000 to 500,000 soldiers to repel the Russian invasion. However, the conditions of the financial and political framework have not yet been clarified. The Ukrainian president classified the mobilization as a “very delicate issue”. Kiev is trying in every way not to collapse in the face of Moscow’s onslaught after the failed counteroffensive.

Source: IL Tempo

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