Freedom article – published on Friday, April 25, 2025, 13:48 / Updated on Friday, April 25, 202:07
Ukraine tries to attract young people on the front with generous offers, in the context of the bloodiest conflict in Europe after World War II. According to Reuters, quoted by Freedomthe country offers high salaries, substantial bonuses and interest -free loans, but even so, it is difficult to convince young people to enlist.
Two months after the launch of the national recruitment campaign, less than 500 people signed contracts, according to Pavlo Palisa, military adviser to President Zelenski. He believes that it is too early for a complete evaluation of the program.
Insufficient defense digits
These figures do not help the Ukrainian forces at all, exceeded by Russia after three years of conflict with hundreds of thousands of victims. Ukraine urgently needs young soldiers to strengthen its tired army.
Pavlo Broshkov, 20, one of the recruits, sees military service as a debt. He declares for Reuters: “I do not want my daughter to ever hear the word” war “. I simply do not want to know what that means.”
The package offered includes a monthly salary of up to $ 2,900, a bonus of $ 24,000 and an interest -free mortgage loan. These benefits are tempting for young people like Broshkov, who dreams of a family apartment.
The 18 -year -old Broshkov's wife understands the need to defend the country, but fears for her husband's life. She says: “Death is everywhere and can reach it at any time. Money is a motivation, but it is not worth dying for money.”
Military differences
The recruits are preparing to go on the front at a time when Russia continues the attacks on several fronts. Zelenski said Ukraine has 980,000 soldiers, while Russia increased the herds to 1.5 million.
The program marks a removal from forced mobilization, which has been affected by public distrust, and is part of a larger professionalization of the Ukrainian army.
Despite efforts, attracting young people remains a major challenge for Ukraine in front of a numerical superior enemy. The authorities hope that the benefits offered will convince more young people to join the armed forces in the coming months.
