Our sources in the President's Office reported that a law on demobilization should not be expected until the end of the war. According to them, the main reason for this is the lack of sufficient reserves to replace those mobilized, as well as a significant decline in the quality of those entering service.
Sources indicate that the current conscripts are often significantly less trained than their predecessors who participated in the fighting at the beginning of the war. These conscripts are mostly sent as part of the Territorial Defense Forces and reserves in their first month of service. Replacing such a large number of people on the front lines is currently a major challenge.
The General Staff believes that any attempts to pass a bill on demobilization could have catastrophic consequences for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the military, the front is based on volunteers who joined the army in 2022-2023, and replacing them with new mobilized ones could significantly weaken the combat capability of the units.
No specific steps have been taken regarding demobilization yet. The authorities are focused on maintaining combat readiness and strengthening reserves. Given the critical situation at the front and the need for every fighter, the issue of demobilization will remain on hold until the end of the war.
