A well-known military figure named the problem of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that the authorities do not respond to.

The issue of desertion among the military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is becoming increasingly relevant. Stanislav Aseev, a Ukrainian journalist and former prisoner, emphasized this in an interview with Le Monde.

"We have about 100,000 deserters. A large number of soldiers are wandering the country," Aseev stated.

Aseev claims that desertion is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon among Ukrainian military personnel. The main reason for this is a feeling of injustice that arises among the soldiers.

Despite various laws that promote mobilization, Ukraine needs to replenish its army. Many men fear being drafted to the front and illegally leave the country.

This exacerbates the sense of injustice among soldiers who fight without restrictions, while others live normal lives. Aseev notes a clear contrast between life in the rear and at the front.

"Soldiers are not blind. They see how part of society avoids mobilization, see corruption schemes... And how do they get out? Desertion," the journalist explained.

Aseev urges the Ukrainian authorities to consider a gradual demobilization. He believes it would be fair to release from service as many soldiers as are drafted into the army.

Setting clear service terms could convince some people of the necessity of mobilization, especially infantrymen who are offered short-term contracts.

In turn, General Staff representative Vasyl Rumak acknowledges that the number of trained soldiers has decreased. The likely reason for this is a lack of trust in the mobilization process due to corruption scandals.

Stanislav Aseev was a prisoner in Donetsk. After a prisoner exchange, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine but decided to resign voluntarily. He has this right as a liberated prisoner of war.