In light of the need to strengthen the mobilization of conscripts in Ukraine, the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the 28th separate mechanized brigade, Valid, emphasized the importance of this measure to ensure the survival and combat capability of the army.
In his interview for "Ukrainian Pravda", the military man expressed an ambiguous, but, in his opinion, necessary point of view. He expressed his conviction that most men in Ukraine do not want to serve, pointing out that the generation born in 1980-1990 was not raised in patriotism.
"I am probably one of the few military men who have an opinion that is unpopular in society, even among the military. If we make a generalization about mobilization, it looks like this: here is an average Ukrainian who wants to defend his Motherland, but they have not found an approach to involve him," he commented.
According to him, a large part of men do not show a desire to serve, and he connects this with the lack of patriotic upbringing in these generations. Now, when it comes to increasing mobilization, he argues that it refers to duty, and it should not be taken into account whether a person wants it or not.
"When the state demands taxes from businessmen or enterprises, it does not ask whether they want to pay or not - this is an obligation. And these people must also go to serve... If we are only looking for motivated people, we will not recruit even 20% of what the Ministry of Defense or the General Staff currently wants," he added.
According to the commander of the reconnaissance platoon, it is necessary to make it a duty, and with the right approach to those already mobilized, a certain patriotic mood can be evoked.
