Now that a year has passed since the invasion of Ukraine, the country is frantically looking for an increase in troops as they anticipate needed to mobilize more troops in the coming months. This has been a tough task for the country as they move further away from legitimate means of drafting soldiers. There have been several reports of people unable to participate in war being called to participate. The example given in the article is a man with no hands who then shared his discontent on Facebook. As the military became more desperate, they began stationing recruiters in city centers and malls to pressure more people into signing up for the draft. However, as more people are called to war, more people are finding ways to avoid being on the frontlines. Exemptions are made for married men with three or more children or single-parent homes, students can defer participation, and certain professions are able to avoid being deployed by working pro-bono towards military efforts in surveillance, intelligence, engineering, and similar fields. Many have resorted to faking marriages with multiple children or paying a few thousand dollars to be smuggled across the border. Several lawyers are working to support those who cannot be asked to participate in the military (such as the disabled), and other lawyers are working to protect the rights of those who were forced to sign up by intimidating and vigilant recruiters.
Given the information above, we cannot expect the war in the Ukraine to end soon. We also can expect more lives will be taken and conditions will worsen for the soldiers. The military can expect backlash for their intimidation and illegitimate tactics for recruiting soldiers. Europe will suffer further as the oil prices will remain high. Ukraine has been asking for more resources for months now, and the pressure for NATO to send more artillery and ammunition will only grow. This will continue to cause prices to rise across the globe, and unfortunately, we cannot expect an end in sight.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/02/26/ukraine-finds-stepping-up-mobilisation-is-not-so-easy
5 comments:
It is unfortunate that this war is continuing to destroy the Ukrainian people and economy. Russia's aggression and NATO's retaliation has led to the war prolonging. It does not surprise me that people are fleeing Ukraine as the way of life there has been destroyed. It will be interesting to see how many people end up joining the Ukrainian military. I also would not be surprised if more people flee Ukraine at a higher rate due to the war only showing signs of escalating.
It is tragic to see Ukraine and its people in such a miserable situation. It is not only affecting the economy of Ukraine but also impacting the mental health of the people of Ukraine. Some people want to join the war but are not able to due to various reasons, while others are avoiding being on the frontline because of their loved ones back home. I also don't see the war ending soon, and it will continue damaging the economy of Ukraine. If world aid does not support Ukraine more, it will be an economic disaster for the country.
Hello Brittani,
This is really unfortunate news to hear and it is super sad that these issues are still arising after one year of the invasion. It is understandable why the people of Ukraine would not want to be drafted as war is unpredictable, scary, and dangerous. With that being said, I am hopeful that even without the extra troops that the conflict sharply ends between Russia and Ukraine.
This is very saddening news to hear. Overall, this post is insightful.
The article sheds light on the current state of affairs in Ukraine, specifically their efforts to increase their military strength. The fact that the country is desperately looking for an increase in troops indicates their dedication towards defending their country and their citizens. Furthermore, the efforts made to exempt certain groups of people from participating in the war, such as students and those with families, show that the country is attempting to balance the needs of its military with the needs of its society. Additionally, the work of lawyers to support those who cannot be asked to participate in the military, and those who were forced to sign up illegitimately, highlights the importance of protecting individual rights and freedoms during times of war.
I am interested in seeing the effect that the drafting of individuals to fight in the war would have on the Ukranian economy, specifically with regards to the age distribution of the economy, along with the decrease in the labor force that will occur, along with the logical rise in the dependency ratio, caused by fatalities in the able-bodied draftable male population, and the effect that this would have on the Ukranian economy as the war progresses.
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