Ukraine’s Draft Dodging Crisis: Millions Avoid Military Service Amid War
Ukraine’s new defense minister revealed several significant challenges facing the military, including widespread desertions and approximately 2 million draft dodgers, as the war with Russia continues. Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted issues such as bureaucratic inefficiencies and supply chain disruptions. Despite these hurdles, Ukraine’s defense sector has experienced substantial growth in drone, electronic warfare, missile, and robotics manufacturing since the full-scale invasion began. Fedorov also announced a funding shortfall of 300 billion hryvnia, while the European Union pledged financial support to help fund Ukraine’s military and economy.
John Q. Hosedrinker