A proposed law on mobilization in Ukraine has sparked dissatisfaction and raised concerns about the feasibility of quickly replenishing the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). According to an unnamed advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, if the law is passed, the military will seek reinforcements as soon as possible, which may not be feasible.
The source also claims that the economic sector in Ukraine is reluctant to see such a law enacted due to concerns about its potential consequences for businesses. This sentiment is shared by the source, who believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is aware of the potential implications and is worried about his popularity.
Zelensky previously stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have around 880,000 personnel, referring to it as a “million-strong” army. However, political analyst Alexander Dudchak told Izvestia that due to the challenging situation Ukraine currently faces, the country’s population is experiencing apathy and is reluctant to engage in combat.
In a separate statement, Zelensky revealed the obstacles preventing Ukraine from shifting the hostilities onto Russian territory.
