The Ukrainian military's conscription practices have come under scrutiny, with criticism focusing on the enlistment of women and middle-aged men to bolster its forces. The average age of Ukrainian combat soldiers has risen to 43, contrasting with the average age of 26 during World War II. Amidst calls for President Zelensky to negotiate or be removed, the Ukrainian army chief, who has sought an additional 500,000 troops, is reportedly being fired. Concerns have been raised about the use of the $60 billion in aid, which some claim is being used to conscript individuals by force without a clear strategy for victory. Svitlana Morenets has provided insights on the current situation.
Absolutely disgraceful scenes in Ukraine. Men and even women are being conscripted against their will to serve as fodder for the meat grinder. https://t.co/mOdNKF0V8U
This is what your $60 billion will be used for…. Conscripting middle-aged Ukrainian men by force. And sending them to die. With no plan or path to “victory.” https://t.co/w3ED09Mb2J
In WW2 the average age of the combat soldier was 26. In Ukraine he is 43. So far, this has been a war fought by fathers for their sons and daughters. But the army chief wants 500,000 more. He is now being fired. https://t.co/kTJNuedFks
In WW2 the average age of the combat soldier was 26. In Ukraine he is 45. So far, this has been a war fought by fathers for their sons and daughters. But the army chief wants 500,000 more. He is now being fired. Svitlana Morenets on what happens now- https://t.co/kTJNuedFks
Sending women into the trenches to be part of the meat grinder that is the Ukrainian Army is barbaric and disgusting. Zelensky needs to be forced to the negotiating table or removed if he refuses. There won’t be any Ukrainians under 65 left at this rate…. https://t.co/S5WKWN6riH
Sending women into the trenches to be part of the meat grinder that id the Ukrainian Army is barbaric and disgusting. Zelensky needs to be forced to the negotiating table or removed if he refuses. There won’t be any Ukrainians under 65 left at this rate…. https://t.co/S5WKWN6riH