Zelensky said that Ukraine has 880,000 troops, and in the face of the huge numerical advantage of the Russian army, the Ukrainian army can only hold its position. This raises questions about whether the Ukrainian army can effectively respond to Russian aggression. However, some analysts believe that this figure may be exaggerated in order to obtain Western aid. Ukraine** Zelensky recently disclosed in an interview with Germany ** that the total strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is 880,000 people. This number is indeed very large for the country of Ukraine, but it is still insignificant compared to the military power of Russia. The total strength of the Russian army is more than 1.4 million people, and it can also be increased by mobilizing more reservists. As a result, the Ukrainian army is clearly numerically inferior. However, numbers alone are not enough to guarantee victory.
The Ukrainian army has problems with its command and rank-and-file officers, which is one of the main reasons why they are unable to respond effectively to Russian aggression. Ukraine needs more improvements and investments in military command and training to increase the overall combat effectiveness of the army. In addition, Ukraine is facing a shortage of equipment and ammunition supplies. Zelensky mentioned this in the interview, which is another important factor in the difficulty of the Ukrainian army to stand up to Russia. Ukraine needs the support and assistance of the international community to address these issues and ensure that the military can effectively respond to the Russian threat. However, there are also doubts about Zelensky's announcement of 880,000 troops. Some analysts believe that figure may be exaggerated in order to get more Western aid. They believe that the actual strength of the Ukrainian army may be far less than the number claimed by Zelensky.
In any case, Ukraine is currently facing a dire situation and needs more support and assistance to protect its territory and population. Ukraine has a workforce of about 30 million people, of which 6.5 million to 7.5 million have emigrated. This figure is very staggering and shows that Ukraine is facing a serious problem of population outflow. This also means that there may be a large number of young people living and working overseas in Ukraine, and some of them may choose to join the military. This provides the Ukrainian army with more potential soldiers**. The situation in Ukraine is very serious and needs the support and assistance of the international community to protect its territory and population. No matter what the actual strength of the Ukrainian army is, we cannot ignore the challenges and difficulties they face. Ukraine needs a better command system, more advanced equipment, and a more adequate supply of ammunition to improve the overall combat effectiveness of the army.
Only in this way will Ukraine be able to effectively respond to Russian aggression and ensure its own security and independence.