Ukraine is demanding that 30,000 people be conscripted to fight in the war every single month. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Aleksandr Syrsky, has said Kiev must mobilize 30,000 soldiers every month to sustain resistance against the Russian army.

In an interview published on Wednesday by the Ukrainian outlet lb.ua, Syrsky claimed that Russia can mobilize up to 5 million trained and experienced troops, with a total potential force of 20 million. He emphasized this gap to underscore the urgency of Ukraine’s continued mobilization amid mounting battlefield pressure.

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Ukraine has been determined to keep this war going at all costs.

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Following the escalation of the conflict, Ukraine declared a general mobilization, barring most men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country. However, the campaign has been marred by corruption and draft dodging. In response, Kiev lowered the conscription age to 25 and introduced stricter penalties for draft evasion and desertion last year.

In light of the severe troop shortages and mounting casualties, Ukraine also launched a new voluntary military contract program in February targeting men aged 18–24, aiming to boost recruitment while addressing Western pressure to lower the conscription age. The program offers one-year contracts with a 1 million hryvnia ($24,000) payout – four times the standard rate – plus monthly combat bonuses starting at 120,000 hryvnia ($2,880), along with other benefits. –RT

Ukraine’s draconian measures show how far they are from “winning” the war with Russia. Not much is going to help unless the West and NATO (North Atlantic Tready Organization) agree to ignite a third world war to “help” Ukraine.

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On the other side, Russia has avoided a full nationwide draft. Following its partial mobilization in fall 2022, the Kremlin has largely relied on contract soldiers and financial incentives to recruit solely volunteers. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in December that in 2024, more than 1,000 volunteers were signing contracts each day to go to the front.