A very tough read. The transition that Ukraine is trying to make...from a Soviet legacy type army environment, into a more western style.This wasn't such a good read though.
‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis
Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’www.theguardian.com
The war has gone on for too long. It needs to end.This wasn't such a good read though.
‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis
Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’
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That this thread is now over 1000 pages is largely down to you and Raymondo - thank you for keeping it going. It’s become my primary source of info on the war and there’s a good flow of balanced views from you and several others.
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time and effort to post them, more than I can say.
We should expect more to come from Russia, as the pressure builds, and the options narrow for Putin.
I do find it a little surprising that Ukraine have not mobilised 18-25 year olds. It's a war of National survival and could massively increase the manpower pool, which they need. I know there would be opposition but with Putin happy to bring in North Koreans, and next to no chance of Western troops getting involved surely Zekebsky must be considering this ?
It does seem strange because conscriptions usually take the 18-25’s first, don’t they?
They don't lose so long as the west supplies sufficient weapons and monetary support as needed.
I am surprised also. I believe there would be a political backlash if they mobilised down to 18 year olds, but they could mobilise 25, 24, maybe 23 year olds.
That's very kind, thanks @Sirnormangall .
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