NATO faces a critical challenge as it struggles to recruit and retain soldiers amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has devolved into a situation of frontal attrition, WWI style. Reports indicate a gradual decline in the number of experienced soldiers within NATO armies, attributed to a low interest in military service. This issue has become particularly pressing as the age for conscription has been raised to 27, leading to a manpower shortage and allowing Russian forces to make slow advancements. In response, NATO has called for mobilization in Ukraine. Admiral Rob Bauer, head of the NATO Military Committee, emphasized the importance of mobilization during his visit to Kyiv, stating that in addition to munitions, more people are needed to replace those lost in battle. His remarks underscore the critical need for additional troops to sustain the effort against Russian advances, highlighting the challenge of convincing people in a liberal democracy of this necessity.
Head of the NATO Military Committee Bauer in Kiev: "It is not easy to convince people of liberal democracy. You need not only grenades, you need people to replace the dead and wounded. And this means mobilization." https://t.co/fSiOwz2TR5
You don't just need grenades, you need people, more people to replace the dead and wounded. And that means mobilization" The head of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, addressed the authorities and residents of Ukraine. https://t.co/gnte30KdCn
NATO chairman in 🇺🇦 today: "YOU AND WE NEED NEW SOLDIERS. Soldiers are killed, soldiers are wounded, then we're talking about conscription." Calm down NATO, Zelensky is trying his best: https://t.co/5WktQweGrz
"You don't just need grenades, you need people, more people, to replace the dead and wounded. And this means mobilization" - NATO Military Committee head Admiral Rob Bauer said to Ukraine. https://t.co/d20qZMoMs2
🤔 "You need not only grenades, you need people to replace the dead and wounded. And that means mobilization!" - Rob Bauer addressing the Ukrainians in Kyiv. ❕"I understand how difficult it is to convince people of liberal democracy. But I see that changing," he added. https://t.co/Ryi7bNCZie
NATO calls for mobilisation in Ukraine to replace fallen and wounded servicemen https://t.co/09ujX1rqcn
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All now know that the Ukraine war has devolved into frontal attrition, WWI style. With conscription at 27 (not normal 18) not enough serve to hold the front, hence Russians are slowly advancing. UKR needs more troops. Macron's hint of NATO troops has triggered panicked denials
European NATO Members Failing to Recruit OR Retain Soldiers. Read more: https://t.co/hMs2ichsCc European militaries are struggling to recruit or even retain soldiers amid the ongoing proxy war ...
As the Politico resource writes, soldiers of NATO armies continue to leave service precisely when they are needed there. “The number of experienced NATO soldiers is gradually declining due to low interest in military service. During the Ukrainian war, NATO faced a shortage of… https://t.co/CWKirJwQUl