Ukraine is revising its approach to military conscription, moving away from what has been described as a 'Press Gang' method. The Ministry of Defense reported an overwhelming response to new recruitment efforts, with over 11,000 applicants for just 1,000 vacancies within a week. Currently, only men over the age of 27 are eligible for conscription, a policy reflecting the value placed on younger citizens, who are seen as a crucial ideological resource. This demographic strategy, however, is prompting a reevaluation of conscription policies amid growing pressures. A draft law on mobilisation is being discussed, highlighting the urgent need for adjustments in Ukraine's military recruitment strategy, as noted by Brian Bonner.
Ukraine's Defence Ministry names key points of draft law on mobilisation https://t.co/qOH6mWzyi4
At present, only Ukrainian men over the age of 27 are eligible for conscription. "This will force a hard decision on Ukraine’s politicians and society with time running short," writes Brian Bonner, host of the podcast “Ukraine Calling," in this op-ed. https://t.co/uevzrk1mbO
At present, only Ukrainian men over the age of 27 are eligible for military conscription. "This will force a hard decision on Ukraine’s politicians and society with time running short," writes Brian Bonner in this guest op-ed. https://t.co/uevzrk1mbO
The reason why Kiev has so far been somewhat wary of conscripting 17-25 year olds isn't demographic pragmatism, it's simply because those people, who grew up indoctrinated with North Korea-tier brainwashing post-Maidan, are their most valuable ideological resource
#Ukraine Attempts to Abandon ‘Press Gang’ Approach to #Conscription According to a Ministry of Defense official, new recruitment efforts are getting a huge response, with over 11,000 people applying to 1,000 vacancies in one week. https://t.co/h7mDPRMjOR