In his message on Friday evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that changes are needed to improve Ukraine’s mobilization system as part of the overall strategy to improve the country’s military position in the 21-month war against Russia.

Volodymyr ZelenskyiPhoto: Presidency of Ukraine/President of Ukraine / Zuma Press / Profimedia

In his video message, Zelenskyi said that scenarios for obtaining “concrete results” for 2024 in conditions of war were discussed at the meeting of the military command, writes News.ro.

“In particular, this concerns the issue of mobilization. In Ukraine, everyone understands that changes are needed in this area,” Zelensky emphasized. “And it’s not just about the number of people who can be mobilized,” he said. “It is a matter of time – for everyone who is currently in the army, for demobilization and for those who are going to join the army. And this is also a matter of conditions,” the president explained.

Zelensky noted that the issues should be considered by the command and the Ministry of Defense for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. “There were several proposals today, and I expect complex solutions,” he said.

The issue of modification and improvement of the mobilization and recruitment process to improve the prospects of the Ukrainian armed forces has been discussed by the public for some time, given that after almost two years of war, the Ukrainian army has shrunk, and there is a certain fatigue and a certain decrease in enthusiasm in society.

The President again mentioned the topic of fortification, the necessity of which he spoke about the previous evening. “I am grateful to everyone who helps us defend our positions by building fortifications and mining the routes through which the occupiers are trying to pass,” Zelenskyy said.

He noted that updated applications for military procurement are being prepared for discussion with partners. “We have an important week ahead of us in terms of this communication,” he said.

Zelenskyi also reported that Ukrainian foreign intelligence has made an analysis of possible Russian actions and the international situation next year. “We are analyzing all possible scenarios and there should be a specific Ukrainian scenario for 2024. Specific operations with a very specific rationale that will give Ukraine very specific results,” Zelenskyy said.

“The nation is strongest when it believes in itself and knows its goals,” the president emphasized at the end of his message.

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