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Zelensky: Ukraine Faces Conscription Crisis Amid Exhaustion

4/7/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that the ongoing war with Russia has intensified Ukraine's conscription crisis.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces around 2 million draft-dodgers, complicating recruitment.
Soldiers report exhaustion and limited rotation, leading many young men to leave the country.
Military leaders urge improved training and management to boost enlistment despite the challenges.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that the ongoing war with Russia has intensified Ukraine's conscription crisis.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces around 2 million draft-dodgers, complicating recruitment.
Soldiers report exhaustion and limited rotation, leading many young men to leave the country.
Military leaders urge improved training and management to boost enlistment despite the challenges.