The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing, and the soldiers on both sides are in a state of exhaustion, and the number of soldiers cannot be ignored. The way in which the two countries have responded to the issue of population and military strength is also thought-provoking. At the same time, there are significant differences in the attitudes of residents.
Since 2014, tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, and the flames of war have been ignited from time to time. In order to understand the true face of this conflict, Global Wide Angle reporters interviewed the Russian-Ukrainian frontline areas on the ground and obtained some distressing data.
According to the statistics of the Russian and Ukrainian armies, the number of people caused by the conflict has reached tens of thousands. Despite the efforts of both sides to maintain the long line of defense, the fatigue of the soldiers was already evident. On the Ukrainian side, men of working age are resistant to joining the army and are reluctant to be drafted, which further exacerbates the country's understaffing plight. Ukraine**Zelensky adjusted the conscription policy for this reason, postponed the upper age limit, and tried to solve this problem.
Given Russia's large population resources, the number of its troops in the conflict is relatively small, but it needs to be on the front line for a long time. Despite this, according to public information, the Russian population is supportive of conscription, and young people are eager to join the army to show their love for the country.
In contrast, the Ukrainian population is passive about joining the army. They are reluctant to join the army, and young people choose to flee their countries to avoid drafting. According to observers, their doubts about the goals of the war, their own chances of survival, and doubts about the security of pensions for their deceased loved ones were the main reasons for their refusal to enlist.
The reporter saw at the scene that many soldiers hoped that the war would end as soon as possible, because the soldiers were generally facing great physical and mental pressure. They are eagerly looking forward to being able to return to their hometowns and reunite with their loved ones.
Although Ukraine has made efforts to solve the shortage of soldiers on the front line, the anti-war voice in the country is still strong, and the issue of soldiers enlisting in the army still faces many challenges. Only when the countries of the world work together and continue to promote the main theme of peace can there be hope for a fundamental solution to this conflict. We have optimistic hopes that the flower of peace will soon bloom in today's world.
Stay tuned for a follow-up report on the Russia-Ukraine conflict from Global Wide Angle.