The Rada deleted the word "demobilization" from the draft law on mobilization, fearing that the adoption of a provision on the demobilization of the military after 36 months would lead to a reduction in Western aid.
This was stated by Yevheniia Kravchuk, deputy head of the Servant of the People faction.
“Let’s be honest, this is not talked about much, but I felt it in my communication with our partners in the West. They were also very closely following these battles, this attack of populism by some political forces. And they honestly asked: “Are you going to fight? Because we are helping.” Yes, this aid is not enough, we are waiting for the vote on this package from the US. We hope that next week there will be some good news. But what signal would this be? A signal that we are actually saying that a significant part of the troops are going home. What does this mean? We are supposedly going to surrender? And why help a country that is going to surrender?” Kravchuk said.
Recall that the initial version of the draft law on mobilization provided for "demobilization" for those who had served 36 months.
But before the second reading, this item disappeared from the document at the request of Commander-in-Chief Syrsky.
