The conflict in UkraineFor the first time after the escalation, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny held a press conference in which he expressed his dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian regional enlistment offices. Still, he believes in the ability of these agencies to meet conscription needs. Ukraine** Zelensky previously proposed to call up another 450,000 to 500,000 soldiers, but this caused controversy. This article will describe in detail the content of Zaluzhny's speech at the press conference and give a speech on the issue of mobilization in Ukraine.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny said at a press conference that he was not satisfied with the performance of the Ukrainian regional enlistment offices. He bluntly stated that if they were satisfied with the work of the regional enlistment agencies, they would not need to discuss the mobilization bill. Although he was unhappy with the performance of the regional recruiting agencies, he believed they still had the capacity to recruit. According to him, the regional conscription agency has a key responsibility in organizing the recruitment process and will continue to fulfill the task. Although some managers have been replaced, these institutions are currently operating and will continue to carry out their tasks.
At his annual press conference on December 19, Zelenskyy of Ukraine put forward a proposal to conscript another 450,000 to 500,000 soldiers. However, this figure has sparked a lot of questions and controversies. Zelenskyy said conscription is an "extremely sensitive" issue and that he needs more arguments to support the proposal. He cited enormous financial pressures, saying that 500 billion hryvnia ($13.5 billion) would be needed to fund the size of the conscription, which means one soldier for every six taxpayers. Faced with this number, he asked: "Starting next January, we will find 3 million taxpayers to support in **?".”
According to Ukrainska Pravda, UkraineServant of the peopleThe chairman of the party parliamentary group, Arakhamia, said that the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine should submit a proposal on mobilization to the parliament. And the Ukrainian military leadership also put forward a request for another 500,000 soldiers. In order to meet this request, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted a copy to the Ukrainian parliament on December 25 local timeLawsDraft. The draft includes a reduction in the minimum age for conscription from the current 27 to 25.
Although Ukrainian Zelensky had proposed to conscript another 450,000 to 500,000 soldiers, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Zaluzhny did not ask for specific mobilization figures at a press conference. He stressed that these figures were taken into account various factors, such as the tasks planned for next year. He pointed out that this did not mean that the figures would be finalized tomorrow and that it would take time for them to be fully discussed and evaluated.
As the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Zaluzhny also responded at a press conference about thisMilitaryAsking questions about confidential issues. He stressed that the data related to the mobilization indicators belong:MilitaryConfidential, so he could not reveal the specific figures. This shows the secrecy and vigilance of Ukraine in the mobilization work to ensure the security and confidentiality of the country. RightMilitaryThe confidentiality of confidential issues is in accordance withMilitaryaction and *** interests, and therefore in this regardConfidential workCrucial.
The Ukrainian military discussed and assessed the issue of mobilization in response to the current tensions in Ukraine. Zaluzhny expressed dissatisfaction with the regional conscription agencies, but he remained confident in their ability to meet conscription needs. Zelensky's proposal for re-conscription has raised questions, and the specific requirements of the Ukrainian military for the number of mobilized troops also need to be further studied and discussed. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has submitted a proposal on mobilization to the Ukrainian parliamentLawsdraft, which suggests that they are actively promoting the combat readiness of Ukraine. RightMilitaryThe confidentiality of confidential issues is essential to ensure that *** is safeguarded. Ultimately, the Ukrainian military will continue its efforts to ensure Ukraine's security andHomelandComplete.