Women want to be in charge head of corporation, president, governors and so on but during hard times like wars the women have no complaints about being left out. Just think of the young Ukrainian men who’s life’s are over while the women fight for more rights
In our EU country, there are many young Ukrainian men who are very rich and have great cars and are capable of defending Ukraine. They get everything for free from our country, from health care, schooling, social assistance and even money every month. Our people who need social assistance get nothing. How is it possible that the unfortunate Ukrainians, who have no money, have to fight, while te rich enjoy themselves in hotels on the coast. I am a NATO officer and have military honour and I think and belive, that all of them, should be a real man (not just super car drivers) and go back to Ukraine and fight , because Ukraine needs them now the most. I wonder is your partner in army and fight for Ukraine ?
@@stuartwray6175 Tell the Ukrainians who are not rich and have no ties that they were able to escape to the EU. These poor people are dying and the rich are enjoying themselves at our expense with us they have everything covered in my corrupt EU country while our people in need get nothing! I have asked this woman several times whether her husband is fighting in the front lines or not, and she never answers. I am a former NATO officer and as a soldier I respect the principles and code of the army. Double standards for the poor and the rich are an inadmissible disgrace in war
I am really sorry for the people in Ukraine who are trapped in this stupid war. Not everyone wants to be a war hero and not everyone is willing to die for their country. I wish all the best to all Ukrainian people no matter if they want to fight or not.
Very true! Generally women are more diligent as soldiers. Maybe, they can't carry shells around, but they can do a lot of other stuff on the front. I think, patriotic Ukrainian women should also be conscripted
@@NTraveller Conscription is a last century option. Our military, women and men should be an option for all citizens of our countries. Plus, lots of 50 and 60 year old people can sit behind a desk and study the battlefield situations to offer options. Front line hand to hand combat is for the very tough.
@@juligrlee556 regardless of the century, not so many people are willing to risk the it lives, but somebody should go to the front, nevertheless, therefore c conscription is essential. There are no videos of "hand-to-hand combat", usually troops just sit in trenches and hide when artillery pounds their positions, anyone can do that. There is also snipers and drone operators, and women can be very helpful at that. It's a world of new opportunities that opens up now for patriotic folks in Ukraine regardless of their age and sex. Everybody should enroll to defend freedom and democracy
Slava oekraini right ? What about equality for men and woman ? Lets be honest,its time to face the trouth,its time to reconize armed forces of russian federation are to strong
Dear, Olia, how could Ukrainian authorities have problems of digitalisation of registering men for an eventual call up, when at beginning of the conflict, the regime in Kiev gave a press statement that saw on a french news website that they were the first European country to implement the China's Social Credit System. How come's they having problems and news coming out of the EU that the citizens of Europe will have their private data over to Ukraine.
I guess the electronic register was never done because so many don't want to get called up and the people in charge were convinced not to have one. Maybe the country isn't as united as Zelensky and the media have us believe
Heil to Pres. Zelensky! Heil to Gen. Syrskiy! Heil to Gen. Zaluzhnyy! Heil to Min. Umerov! Heil to Min. Reznikov! Heil to Min. Danilov! Heil to Gen. Budanov! Heil to Ukraine! Heil to the heroes!!! 🇺🇦 Ukraine is winning!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
At 18 years of age all men in the US are required to register for Selective Service (the military draft). If you don't there are penalties if you are found guilty of avoidance or assisting someone avoiding. It is a requirement to qualify for most government loans, programs, and employment. Not many people realize this or know about it outside the US.
In Ukraine they are not drafting men under 25 - this is not a fact that is generally shared. This only dropped from 27 a few weeks ago. They're trying to save that generation to get educated and all that. Also the older guys have more life skills which counts a lot on the front.
@@terjeoseberg990what are you talking about? There is no draft in US, professionals only, every single member of the US military CHOOSE to be there, you can’t say that about the Russians.
@@martindworak Yes, now. But when drafts have been in effect they drafted to the age of 18. I wouldn't doubt that a draft will return in the U.S. as recruitment numbers have been far too low for far too long for years now.
I just got back from Lviv. This video still doesn't explain why I saw 100's of fighting age men in Lviv city square partying and having a good time, while in some cases we see videos of men being dragged away kicking a screaming. Why does 1 guy get dragged away, while 100's sit in the city square and party.
Fighting is the biggest threat to Ukraine's future. It never was a realistic option. Ukrainians overwhelmingly voted for the negotiated peace option in 2019.
@@stuartwray6175 I am a foreigner and I don't know what the vote meant in 2019. If Ukrainian wants to forsake their territory for a peace, they could do that right now. No one would stop them.
It's not good. You need a system for older fighters to go homw or rest. Then you need new coming in on a regular basis. Only in a face 2 you need all solders to fight until war ends. The lack of continous fight bleed the WWll Japanese army dry with bushido code and they lost the war. Why is there no order in the Ukrainian system??
Whats the worthy cause a world wide American Reich, some insane desire to be the only country with 500 overseas military bases and enslave the world with petrodollar welfare
I think you should take the perspective of you are in the fight of the lives of your family friends and country. Yes, war is hell. But what happens when your family, friends and country are no longer there. The alternative is to just give up and negotiate away your territory. Until the next time it happens again. Freedom ain't free.
If I was born in Ukraine I wouldn't fight for them? what for? I would have likely grown up in poverty while all the gov officials are rich and corrupt, what would you be fighting for? poverty?
most of the government are traitors to ukraine, if any government member is rich the people should be asking WHY? Not picking up guns to protect these peoples riches. If you are worried about safety of family then move to literally any other country in Europe and you will be safe and might actually earn some money without government officials stealing from you
I find it disgusting that Russian-like techniques exist in Ukraine, such as the kidnapping. I think people at the front line need to be allowed to have holidays. I understand the need for conscription though and men who refuse to serve to be seen as deserters. Now, when your life is abroad, it is more complicated...
The Russian military is recruiting volunteers. No one is being forced. Russia currently has 1.3 million combat troops. 30,000 are signing up every month.
@@WolfgangSourdeau Who is being forced to fight in Russia? Russia had one partial mobilization in August/September 2022 of 137,000 reservists. The remainder 163,000 were volunteers. They have expanded the size of their military, but that expansion was also filled with volunteers. Even the Institute for the Study of War admits that Russia is recruiting 30K volunteer troops per month. The Russian military currently stands at 2.2 million personnel 1.3 million combat troops. Any mobilization has to be done by decree, therefore there will be public record of it. Other than the one partial mobilization I mentioned, what date did Russia inact another mobilization? Ukraine can not win with a poorly trained, forced to fight, civilian force, against well trained, well equipped, volunteer soldiers.
Olga..why not ask ukraine gov.. To have Peace talk, not necessarily Continue the war with Russia..so That both Country, Russia & Ukraine Would live with peaceful, harmony, Respect each other..thats how peace Plan works very well...
I once had to go to a Ukrainian consular office in an EU country for some paperwork. They didn't answer the phone or respond to the buzzer at the front gate. This was years before the war. A totally worthless gov.
should try to call immigration services in well established developed countries - let me know how long is wait time on the phone or no actual way to contact them by phone even. Not a lot of countries even developed one did figured out efficient bureaucracy and paperwork . Recently Ukraine did a lot of digitalization reform, you can get a lot of documents in your phone in government app Diya, so don’t judge by your experience years ago. Should better judge by changes and progress despite war with russia for last 11 year
@@andrewdemchyshyn6599 Ukraine is a WEF experiment and will not end well. Their entire system will be scrapped after the war ends and a new regime takes over.
I am in Portugal and I also see here young man from Ukraine traveling by the country. I think many people from Ukraine like man in age to be drafted run away from the war.
A bit surface level analysis, emotional , without digging deeper into the issue, just gathered as personal anecdotes. Any Western country will have same issues if full scale war to enter their soil especially when it will go on for long time and turn in war of attrition with Allies that do escalation management ladder instead of giving all Ukraine needs sooner . Here is additional details and nuances to what you have said also based of personal anecdotes and of reading law documents and instructions: -Mobilization age from 25 years(recently changed from 27) not only men also women if their profession is “military service liable”(doctors for example etc) -A lot of categories have exemption(there are definitely nuances and bureaucracy involved to get those documents )either by health or if your dependent have disability established by certain institutions, also if your close family member lost his life or is missed in action because of war. - some workers at military industrial facilities, science institutions, media and in national sport might have exemptions (also a lot of bureaucracy and nuances to get that but this exist and people are using this formally or informally) - there are already certain databases which conscription centres use , something called oberig. - There is big push to do recruitment in parallel to mobilization where in theory you have more control over where and on what position you can serve, you search position yourself and go speak to brigade representative showing them your skills , you volunteer for this. - lack and postponement of military aid caused significant lack of artillery fire, meaning you need more people to hold the front instead . - while new mobilization law and new electronic registry were created, shuffle inside of existing Ukrainian Army happened when some brigades that were theoretically not exactly on frontlines were sent to replace exhausted brigades and that’s why Ukraine was able to hold off so much even with 7 month delay of US aid - demobilization part of the mobilization law was called of since it is not possible to prepare so quickly well trained and experienced new replacement. No country in history did demobilization while they are at war on their soil.it is very painful and horrible reality . -That’s why Ukraine need more military aid and long range missiles with aviation - quicker they get it quicker it all ends and some demobilization can start happening. - consular services is temporary not available. Government indeed issued a decree stating that New Passports indeed would not be sent abroad, but there is one other remark that this will not include those who have exemption/right to leave country.there are millions of Ukrainians who moved abroad years ago, i beleive sooner or later some additional guidelines will be issued for those(but we need to see in months to follow how it will work in practice) And last question to author, to Olga: who should be recipient of this video on this topic discussed in English? What goal are you trying to reach ? Cause even though a lot of your points is something how some Ukrainians themselves perceive this topic - what aim to discuss/expose this in English? I now can only see how it feeds certain established pro russian narratives “all is lost Ukraine should give up”. why wouldn’t you use your platform and explain more why Ukraine as whole as society is so adamant in defending themselves further ? Tell them what is alternative, that it is not that Ukraine don’t want peace or stop fighting - that it is cause russians don’t stop fighting and keep pushing and bombing and they won’t stop until they fully genocide all Ukrainians, destroying all Ukraine.
In Denmark, which you know, everyone has a "CPR" - personal number. So getting a complete updated list of men of military age, their official address and health information could be done in a matter of a day.
@@tomeng9520 There's no point to a military in Sweden. No one is attacking it and Sweden is not about to go on the offensive towards anyone. Then you have the crazy gov policies of endless immigration of incompatibles that's as destructive as any invasion would be which is what a military is supposed to protect against. This is what happens when there is a dumbed down slave population that listens to whatever the gov tells them.
@@kramalerav Denmark has a population of close to 6 million and the Kingdom includes Denmark and Greenland/Faroe Islands. The total landmass makes the Kingdom of Denmark the 12th or 13th largest nation, measured on territory.
They could easily rotate the soldiers into the civilian workforce as they rotate civilian workers into the military. There’s no reason to force the same few people to fight continuously until they die. Everyone in Ukraine from 18 to 60 should already have military training whether they’re on active duty or in the civilian workforce. They’ve had over 2 years already.
@sarahbrown5073 Russia started the mess. Ukraine wants Independence from the former Soviet Russia policy makers. With more aircraft that Ukraine will receive Russia can build up but when attack by Ukraine Russia will pay a heavy price. I want peace but when your neighbor is not peaceful then watch out.
@@franktoledo6342 failure to acknowledge reality is why Ukraine has lost half a million soldiers and 5 regions already. Continuing to be obstinate will be the reason the entire nation is lost.
Well russians don't kidnap their men in public to force them to the frontline, russians are only using their reservists to fill their manpower in the front also not throwing them immediately to the meat grinder as well unlike Ukraine
@@beachbum77979google alley of angels/ united nations,,you'll find American meddling in another countries democratic elections (again) is what started this mess and you have heard them admitting as much. Now what you heard in this video, does this sound like an outstanding beacon of democracy to you??
@@beachbum77979yes , Putin expected a glorious victory in short order, where he could plunder Ukraine’s resources and manpower to help increase his 200B networth
You cleared everything up! Another Ukrainian that I follow on Twitter (X) always reports about men being kidnapped on the street. Her complaint is that there was no law protection for these men. For example, they kidnapped men regardless of their health condition. In general, she says this is the typical way of Russian methods. She is not against lawful conscription, just old Soviet or Russian ways.
The thing is, no one kidnaps people from the streets in Russia. Russia relies on volunteers, mercenaries and professional soldiers. Ukraine is not going to win the war if it would fill up its army with a large number of unmotivated, inexperienced and forcibly mobilized soldiers.
So, are people "kidnapped" or arrested because they refuse to provide any information? Are people with heatlh conditions actually drafted in the end? If I just had ignored getting drafted in Germany after school, I would have had the police coming for me, too.
Well, the new Russian way is to give decent pay and provide adequate training. This is why there are no Russian men being kidnapped on the streets. They have 30,000 volunteering every month.
I know a couple of Ukrainian guys who managed to get out of Ukraine and are living and working comfortably in Europe, waiting for their countrymen to die for their country so that they can go back after the war with the hope that Ukraine joins the EU. I find that pretty shameful.
I believe every young man 18 and over should be in the military right now….don’t you agree …?..Ukraine 🇺🇦 is literally fighting for its freedom and the average age of the Ukrainian army is 43 which is ridiculous .. the young men need to step up…
Fighting for its freedom? - It's probably less free than its been since gaining its independence. It voted overwhelmingly for dialogue and diplomacy in 2019 and not a long drawn out war that infact is the greatest threat to its future.
@@Olga_ReznikovaIf we substract the people in the territories that are currently occupied by Russia and the people that fled Ukraine, then the population is more around 35 million people.
Conscription-aged healthy men are a minority in any country (10-20%). A 51 m country like Ukraine can gather 5 m army which is enough to liberate Donetsk and Crimea!!! 🇺🇦 Heil to Ukraine! Heil to the heroes!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Many of them are in Europe, I see thousands young couples in Brussels driving around in their luxury cars while begging for our governments money + free housing in the capitals most expensive areas...
What is so bad about going to Russia? People in Crimea voted to rejoin Russia on 16 Mar 2014, by an overwhelming margin that has been confirmed by all subsequent independent polls. People in the Donbass voted to go to Russia on 09 May 2014, again by a very large margin. If you discount these votes, then why not ask the U.N. or some other credible body to hold a referendum in each province. That's the suggestion Elon Musk made. The Kiev regime responded by putting him on the kill list.
Everyone of military age both inside and outside Ukraine should have already been receiving military training. They should all already have at least 3 months of continuous training with additional ongoing training of 2 weeks out of every 4 months. They should all already be ready to fight. I believe that if they were all confident soldiers they’d be less afraid and more willing to volunteer.
It's excellent, grifter-free draft policy. Everybody should fight for the Free World! No Ukrainian should dodge the draft! Every patriot should go to the front and put all efforts to liberate Sevastopol and Donetsk! Ukrainians of Crimea are suffering under russians!!! 🇺🇦 Ukraine! Freedom! Democracy!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Idk… i was on a flight from Frankfurt to Boston last week and 20% of passengers were young healthy ukrainian men (i saw their passports)… and no they were 100% not rich or politician’s children… their clothes had holes and they smelled. So how can that happen if ukriane doesnt let people out?
If you truly care about your country you enroll in the mobilization. It is completely unfair to put the burden on those already in the Army to continue. There is a limit to how long a soldier can endure war. Look to history to inform you. Of course there can be exceptions to enforcement but be very careful and guard against corruption.
There should be a clear and reliable system for people to help the war effort not only by becoming low trained infantry. Training should have been amped up from the beginning so rotation was mixed with practice. Many were turned away at the beginning who should have started training instead. People got 3 weeks training then got sent back to civilian life for over a year without extra training. Throwing them in suddenly isn't the best way to win. I'm not saying Ukraine alone should train. This is a partner responsibility. In these 2 years, it could be determined if someone is better for drones, artillery, cooking, transport, medicine, production, sniper, communication, sapper.... It's bad for people when they have no control over their fate and it's then bad for results. Ukrainians are the highest positive responders for the will to fight for their country. Anyone whining that men actually have a productive life outside Ukraine instead of losing their arms and legs on the front should realise that even if they don't mind this pain and horror, most of their fellow countrymen wouldn't choose to.
So many painful things following this attack over recognized borders. Anyway, thanks for the update and clarification of what is happening. Getting enough equipment could make the situation less horrifying, though.
Excellent article. Preface to your report. '' since Feb 22 Russia must have fired at least 8 million shells plus thousands drones and missiles and airforce fab bombs rockets flame throwers mortars so what are the casualties figures of Ukraine. ''
I hate the idea of forced service like this, but I can also understand the need. It would be nice if all the necessary men were willing to voluntarily defend their country, but the reality is, we aren't all cut out to be soldiers, and unfortunately sometimes it's necessary to force the unwilling.
@@davidwebb4904 The alternative is to live under Russian suppression, and I can guarantee there are more Ukrainians who oppose that, than oppose a draft.
If Zelensky didn't break the mid 90s peace agreement with Russia then Russia would have never invaded. On one hand, I don't agree with Russia invading Ukraine. On the other hand Russia can't constantly let USA & NATO keep encroaching & pushing them around. Putin told them he would invade. If they start trying to move big weapons into Ukraine. Sadly this is a USA 🆚 Russia proxy war via Ukraine and sadly. The Ukrainian people are being used as cannon fodder. While Zelensky & USA politicians get rich off the deal by laundering US tax dollars. The corrupt Ukrainian government leaders are getting rich by agreeing to send their citizens to fight Russia for the Biden regime in USA.
I am a liberal anti-war, anti- military pacifist, but If any other country invaded or bombed the the continental United States and all of our armed forces were fighting and possible losing on the fronts to protect this country, sign my ass up. Even as a 52 year old married man with children, I would be obligated to protect my country at all cost without question. I would not run away to Canada or Mexico as a refugee. I would stay and do my part to assist and even put my life on the line to protect my country. Because if I took the easy way out and turned my back on the idea of the "United" States of America, then there may not be a country to live in anymore like eastern Ukraine.
I am a similar age to you, I have already invested my life in building a family, home and business. In a war situation I too would defend my country from invasion. I wouldn’t leave and try to restart my life, I am now looking forward to retire, not rebuild my life. However my children in their 20’s who have yet to live their lives, who do not have such investments in their country. I would advise them to leave and don’t return until it’s safe.
THe World is standing behind Ukraine. Now every able body person in Ukraine needs to step up and serve. There should be reserves and drilling for those that are not fully active. Putin is counting on them to resist serving.
Only the U.S. bloc is standing behind the Kiev regime. The Global South tends to support Russia. This includes the BRICS. It adds up to billions of people. Russia did not choose this war, and spent ten years trying to avert it.
Now Zelensky won't allow elections during war time. Which means he now has become a Ukrainian dictator. With the Blessing of the Biden regime. Yet the Biden regime claims USA/Biden is helping Ukraine "fight to uphold democracy" A president who refuses to allow elections is a dictator. Not a democracy, the whole thing is a scam.
I think the mature average in the Ukrainian Army is a good thing. They are experienced and have judgement. When we hear about war crimes in the world, it often comes from armies of very young people. The male brain is said to have reached full maturity at 25. Motivated people will always do better. I hope Ukraine will find viable solutions.
I think in WW2 in the UK, men and women were called up into the Military, the idea that they could run away never crossed anyone's mind, in fact people overseas enrolled in the Military .... Either it's your country or it isn't .. Anyone objected to joining the Military could join the Ambulance Service
Not quite, the previous oldest man in Australia refused to fight in WWII. By his faith he would not kill other men. His interview on this was rather interesting, and with all this talk of conscription nowadays I think of how he outlived every politician that tried to sacrifice the young in that war. There were dissenters other than Christians, reactionaries, secessionists, pacifists, etc.
Young women were drafted into ammunition factories and even Betchely Park as codebreakers. Local police would send them a letter and they had to report for work. It seems that some people still don't understand that the more people are mobilized, the shorter the war will be. A long war not only kills more people, but will ruin countries for decades. My mother worked in a food factory packaging army rations right in September 1939 and at age 16.
In Finland there's been a compulsory military service for men since 1917, and a voluntary military service for women since 1995. If a man doesn't want to go to army, there's an alternative civilian service. The only legal way for Finnish men to avoid both military and civilian service duties in peacetime are serious health issues like heart problems or mental reasons (too unstable and crazy to have a gun).
I remember the U.S.A.Vietnam War Draft. When I was 18 I had to register. I was fortunate to be the last year they allowed college deferments. I was highly motivated to get good grades and carry a full scholastic load. I have empathy for your citizens that are forced to go to war. I wished we lived in a world where monsters like Putin did not exist. Even though your war is a very important for the survival of Ukraine and Eastern Europe. I was happy our Congress approved the funding to help fight Russia.
I am not sure why so many would not want to defend there own country. I am turning 70 and from the Vietnam era where we had the draft to go and fight for another country, our freedom was not at risk we had no one invading our borders but we still went and many did not come back. So to for me if you don't want to defend your own country I think you should loose the right to call it your country especially when so many have died trying to defend it. Also how do you think it makes the people of all the countries that are supporting Ukraine feel watching fighting age men that do not want to fight for there own country.
@@Olga_ReznikovaBecause if there are no restrictions are imposed now, then every Ukrainian abroad applies for a new passport. Then the person with the new passport has 10 years time to wait for the end of the war or to get a new citizenship. This is simply not in the interest of a country that fights a war for its own survival!
@@Olga_Reznikova To stop people getting passports before it becomes law? As I think you said in your video. If that’s what you mean by bringing in limitations now.
@@vonlobo Ukraine isn’t part of the EU. But all countries can withhold issuing passports individually for whatever reason they like. This is just situation specific.
Of course, don't you think? As many men have died, they leave behind their mothers, wives, and children. I read about a mother who lost three sons, and her husband had died 30 years earlier. She's old and alone now. Don't you think she's affected? How many stories have there been about mothers or wives who passed away after hearing the news of their loved one's death? How can you even ask such a thing? 🤦🏼♀️
I am romanian, and i have seen so many Ukrainian men, strong men , able to fight, around my city or traveling around Romania! They just fled their country! This is a good measure to bring them back and help their country in need
@@GaryAJMartin @azinupot You two even got close to an army headquarters at least once? These men who "fled" the country are obviously scared and not willing to fight. A scared soldier, with low morale *will not* perform well on the battlefield, and can even bring more problems than benefits. Armed forces are for people well motivated/not afraid of death, unless you want to use them as meat shields like ruSSia does. You think this is really fair Mr. Martin? Revoking their citizenship and treat them the same way putin treats his soldiers? Most are afraid of death, most have a family, their families also want to see them well and not in a coffin. Olga has a strong point here at 0:48. I for example, would love to fight for Ukraine (and i'm not even ukrainian) right now, but chronical diseases are against the rules (i have a minor epilepsy and need to use medicine every 24h). Now tell me, if you two are so upset with those men it wouldn't be simplier to go in their place? Find the cure to epilepsy and take me with you, i would be glad to join. Слава Україні!
I'm against the draft; I don't care how worthy the cause. Ukraine needs an all volunteer army which is much more effective than those taken against their will like putin does.. It's insane that even Ukrainians in their 50s could be drafted.
Women are more diligent as soldiers. Maybe, they can't carry shells around, but they can do a lot of other stuff on the front. I think, patriotic Ukrainian women should also be conscripted
When has Russia honored any negotiated agreement? Putin definitely violated the Budapest Memorandum and the Minsk Accords, which were the last two with Ukraine.
Hello Olga. It had been a long time since she received news from her channel. I've been following for many years. However, due to the conflicts in Ukraine, I thought that perhaps you had suffered some bad news. I'm glad you're alive. Hug from Brazil.
There is an obvious need but government should be simple and upfront about this. I also hear Poland will begin deporting Ukrainian draft dodgers back to Ukraine -- a good thing. As for those who have been fighting for over two years, I think they should be simply moved to safer areas of service, such as in training the new recruits, planning, and logistics. This makes sense on many levels. It is unfortunate that they must be kept serving but that is the situation. Men, after all, need to be men.
Thank you for updating us with the facts about the drafting. And without judgements. It’s good to know more about these circumstances. We all really want this war to end, and the Ukrainians sovereignty to be restored 🙏❤🇺🇦
its wartime. We are so not used to this reality. We are soft. I think as long as they train them well, everyone should fight. Other nations have this too. Just politics have used it as a tool to make Ukraine look crazy
14 year old boys drafted, women drafted, men with families, businesses and whole lives abroad denied basic human rights, such as papers... It is a disgrace and savage! And you are telling this story with a smile on your face. Shame on you!
@@Olga_Reznikova there's a draft database of men as young as 17. Posted in the New York Times. There is an advertising recruitment campaign, that targets teenagers, called 'Overcome your fear' . Plans to draft women have also been discussed. Good luck having anyone inherit the country left.
@@DM-wv6to I had to register for the draft in the US when I was 17. Lesson is: Never give up your nukes, no matter what the US government promises you.
I can relate to some of this situation. My age is Vietnamese war. My friend's thought it was not our fight. That being said. We were not fighting for our freedom, or our country' s sovereignty. This for ukaine is much different. Not everyone is a warrior . This will be a super hard row for the people of ukaine to hoe. Love your reports!❤😊
Ukraine has to figure out what being Ukrainian actually means. How can Ukrainians berate other countries for not providing enough support if many of their own men run from the fight? It could not be more unfair then to leave those brave Ukrainian heroes who have been fighting since the war began without fresh troops to give them a break. If you are a young Ukrainian man and you are avoiding military service I don't know what you are but you are certainly not a "hero". You should be ashamed. Ukrainians have to stop and think. Does Ukraine deserve to exist at all if it acts this way? Foreign men have gone to fight for Ukraine and your own men hide under the bed? Ladies, if you fear losing your son, brother or husband and he does not step up, you have already lost far more. "A hero dies but once, a coward dies a million times."
You don't just throw an untrained or rookie soldier into a situation where they combat against battle hardened troops. That will NEVER work.. That's just murder, not military expertise...
Ukraine is an artificial construct of the Soviet Union. It never existed prior to the Russian Revolution. The people historically are either ethnic Russians, Polish, Hungarians or Romanian depending on the region within Ukraine. There are also minority Greek and Tatars in the east. Odessa has always been a Russian city.
I think your video, this video, will bring out a new wave of recently drafted orcish trolls. You can help Olga. Yes, even women, Ukrainian women, especially Ukrainian women can fight. We all can fight on different fronts. Even an old man, an American old man can fight on one front or another. The trolls will soon attack me. I'll fight back. Slava Ukraini !!
Think about the overall alternative. If Putin 'wins' your country will be under his oppressive control. You will never be able to run a campaign like this, unless of course you support Putin's side. Whos' side are you really on?
Conquering Ukraine was not the Russian goal. Putin pursued the Minsk agreements. It was clear from 2006/7 that NATO membership was a red line - pushed by the US not Ukrainians. He amassed troops to force Ukraine back to the negotiating table because in January 2022, shelling of donbas had significantly increased. In April 2022 Istanbul a peace deal was established.
@@stuartwray6175 Putin lies about everything. He has never honored any agreement. He just got angry because his puppet Yanukovich got ousted after he stole $37 billion from Ukraine and fled to Russia in 2014. If the US wanted Ukraine in NATO, it would have been done a long time ago. The US really didn't care if they join or not.
Thank you for clarifing a little about this topic. I like your country especially Lviv please make more viideos like this it is very intersting tolearnmore about Ukraine.
The need to sacrifice men in order to protect a nation is a terrible situation for all involved. That is what makes this a war not anything else. Without manpower to fight all will be lost. These men are now warriors. Heroes forever.
Feb 24 2022 is when the Ukrainian mobilization began. Yes Russia did invade Ukraine and steal lot’s of Ukrain’s sovereign territory over ten years ago but the full scale failed Russian invasion a little over 2 years ago hence the mobilization You forgot to mention the fourth possibility that is highly likely which is that they fight until they win and defeat the Russian invaders.
Women want to be in charge head of corporation, president, governors and so on but during hard times like wars the women have no complaints about being left out. Just think of the young Ukrainian men who’s life’s are over while the women fight for more rights
I agree with you 100%. If they are of legal age, and no health problems, they should go also.
Women are good fighters!
It's a horrible situation😑. You look like a news reporter 😉. Thanks Olga 💙💛
In our EU country, there are many young Ukrainian men who are very rich and have great cars and are capable of defending Ukraine. They get everything for free from our country, from health care, schooling, social assistance and even money every month. Our people who need social assistance get nothing. How is it possible that the unfortunate Ukrainians, who have no money, have to fight, while te rich enjoy themselves in hotels on the coast. I am a NATO officer and have military honour and I think and belive, that all of them, should be a real man (not just super car drivers) and go back to Ukraine and fight , because Ukraine needs them now the most. I wonder is your partner in army and fight for Ukraine ?
Fighting is a futile. Dialogue and diplomacy is and always was the realistic option.
@@stuartwray6175 Tell the Ukrainians who are not rich and have no ties that they were able to escape to the EU. These poor people are dying and the rich are enjoying themselves at our expense with us they have everything covered in my corrupt EU country while our people in need get nothing! I have asked this woman several times whether her husband is fighting in the front lines or not, and she never answers. I am a former NATO officer and as a soldier I respect the principles and code of the army. Double standards for the poor and the rich are an inadmissible disgrace in war
I am really sorry for the people in Ukraine who are trapped in this stupid war. Not everyone wants to be a war hero and not everyone is willing to die for their country. I wish all the best to all Ukrainian people no matter if they want to fight or not.
the problem is that they are dying in a war between USA and Russia.
so its not even their war.
@@kguehiniabsolutely.
Nice to watch your video again. I am watching from Africa. You are doing a great job.
Women make great snipers.
Very true! Generally women are more diligent as soldiers. Maybe, they can't carry shells around, but they can do a lot of other stuff on the front. I think, patriotic Ukrainian women should also be conscripted
@@NTraveller Conscription is a last century option. Our military, women and men should be an option for all citizens of our countries. Plus, lots of 50 and 60 year old people can sit behind a desk and study the battlefield situations to offer options. Front line hand to hand combat is for the very tough.
@@juligrlee556 regardless of the century, not so many people are willing to risk the it lives, but somebody should go to the front, nevertheless, therefore c conscription is essential. There are no videos of "hand-to-hand combat", usually troops just sit in trenches and hide when artillery pounds their positions, anyone can do that. There is also snipers and drone operators, and women can be very helpful at that. It's a world of new opportunities that opens up now for patriotic folks in Ukraine regardless of their age and sex. Everybody should enroll to defend freedom and democracy
Slava oekraini right ?
What about equality for men and woman ?
Lets be honest,its time to face the trouth,its time to reconize armed forces of russian federation are to strong
For sure they are strong. Who ever said they are not?
Dear, Olia, how could Ukrainian authorities have problems of digitalisation of registering men for an eventual call up, when at beginning of the conflict, the regime in Kiev gave a press statement that saw on a french news website that they were the first European country to implement the China's Social Credit System.
How come's they having problems and news coming out of the EU that the citizens of Europe will have their private data over to Ukraine.
I guess the electronic register was never done because so many don't want to get called up and the people in charge were convinced not to have one.
Maybe the country isn't as united as Zelensky and the media have us believe
Could be 🤷🏼♀️
Of course people do not want war, on both sides. But propaganda must say otherwise.
Heil to Pres. Zelensky! Heil to Gen. Syrskiy! Heil to Gen. Zaluzhnyy! Heil to Min. Umerov! Heil to Min. Reznikov! Heil to Min. Danilov! Heil to Gen. Budanov! Heil to Ukraine! Heil to the heroes!!! 🇺🇦 Ukraine is winning!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Olga how many times in a month Hunter Biden come to see you ?? Our beautiful Olga Hunter Mistress from Ukraine.....
At 18 years of age all men in the US are required to register for Selective Service (the military draft). If you don't there are penalties if you are found guilty of avoidance or assisting someone avoiding. It is a requirement to qualify for most government loans, programs, and employment. Not many people realize this or know about it outside the US.
@@cdtape sounds like you need this: www.sss.gov/register/why-is-selective-service-important/
In Ukraine they are not drafting men under 25 - this is not a fact that is generally shared. This only dropped from 27 a few weeks ago.
They're trying to save that generation to get educated and all that. Also the older guys have more life skills which counts a lot on the front.
@@stevekane4922, Exactly. The United States drafts men who are 18. Russia too.
@@terjeoseberg990what are you talking about? There is no draft in US, professionals only, every single member of the US military CHOOSE to be there, you can’t say that about the Russians.
@@martindworak Yes, now. But when drafts have been in effect they drafted to the age of 18. I wouldn't doubt that a draft will return in the U.S. as recruitment numbers have been far too low for far too long for years now.
I just got back from Lviv. This video still doesn't explain why I saw 100's of fighting age men in Lviv city square partying and having a good time, while in some cases we see videos of men being dragged away kicking a screaming. Why does 1 guy get dragged away, while 100's sit in the city square and party.
same reason i didn't go to iraq or afganistan. defense contractor workers.
"Let someone else fight for my country."
It stopped being their country on 22 Feb 2014, when the U.S. overthrew their country's government and helped anti-Russia extremists to take over.
Fighting is the biggest threat to Ukraine's future. It never was a realistic option.
Ukrainians overwhelmingly voted for the negotiated peace option in 2019.
@@stuartwray6175 I am a foreigner and I don't know what the vote meant in 2019. If Ukrainian wants to forsake their territory for a peace, they could do that right now. No one would stop them.
"Voluntary" registration doesn't sound very "voluntary" if they can freeze bank accounts, revoke drivers license and refuse to renew passports.
Try avoiding registering for draft (currently in peacetime) in the USA and exactly that will happen to you.
It's not good. You need a system for older fighters to go homw or rest. Then you need new coming in on a regular basis. Only in a face 2 you need all solders to fight until war ends. The lack of continous fight bleed the WWll Japanese army dry with bushido code and they lost the war. Why is there no order in the Ukrainian system??
When you love your country (not the politicians), it's patriotic to heed the call when it's time to defend it and for a worthy cause.
True!
Whats the worthy cause a world wide American Reich, some insane desire to be the only country with 500 overseas military bases and enslave the world with petrodollar welfare
I think you should take the perspective of you are in the fight of the lives of your family friends and country.
Yes, war is hell. But what happens when your family, friends and country are no longer there.
The alternative is to just give up and negotiate away your territory. Until the next time it happens again.
Freedom ain't free.
NATO PROVOKED THE WAR
IF NATO DISSOLVED LIKE USSR NONE OF THIS WOULD OF HAPPENED
If I was born in Ukraine I wouldn't fight for them? what for? I would have likely grown up in poverty while all the gov officials are rich and corrupt, what would you be fighting for? poverty?
most of the government are traitors to ukraine, if any government member is rich the people should be asking WHY? Not picking up guns to protect these peoples riches. If you are worried about safety of family then move to literally any other country in Europe and you will be safe and might actually earn some money without government officials stealing from you
A jealous putin fomented and started the war to stop Ukrainians improving thier lives by them seeking to join EU.
Ukraine! Freedom! Democracy!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I find it disgusting that Russian-like techniques exist in Ukraine, such as the kidnapping. I think people at the front line need to be allowed to have holidays. I understand the need for conscription though and men who refuse to serve to be seen as deserters. Now, when your life is abroad, it is more complicated...
The Russian military is recruiting volunteers. No one is being forced. Russia currently has 1.3 million combat troops. 30,000 are signing up every month.
@@sarahbrown5073 no one is being forced? Of course people are being forced!
@@WolfgangSourdeau Who is being forced to fight in Russia? Russia had one partial mobilization in August/September 2022 of 137,000 reservists. The remainder 163,000 were volunteers. They have expanded the size of their military, but that expansion was also filled with volunteers.
Even the Institute for the Study of War admits that Russia is recruiting 30K volunteer troops per month. The Russian military currently stands at 2.2 million personnel 1.3 million combat troops.
Any mobilization has to be done by decree, therefore there will be public record of it. Other than the one partial mobilization I mentioned, what date did Russia inact another mobilization?
Ukraine can not win with a poorly trained, forced to fight, civilian force, against well trained, well equipped, volunteer soldiers.
Olga..why not ask ukraine gov..
To have Peace talk, not necessarily
Continue the war with Russia..so
That both Country, Russia & Ukraine
Would live with peaceful, harmony,
Respect each other..thats how peace
Plan works very well...
Your comment is CORRECT!
I once had to go to a Ukrainian consular office in an EU country for some paperwork. They didn't answer the phone or respond to the buzzer at the front gate. This was years before the war. A totally worthless gov.
Well, it was once part of the Soviet Union, so that’s probably why. It’ll take a while to fix it.
@@terjeoseberg990 It will never be fixed. The Ukrainians don't have the competence to run a bubble gum machine without screwing it up.
should try to call immigration services in well established developed countries - let me know how long is wait time on the phone or no actual way to contact them by phone even. Not a lot of countries even developed one did figured out efficient bureaucracy and paperwork . Recently Ukraine did a lot of digitalization reform, you can get a lot of documents in your phone in government app Diya, so don’t judge by your experience years ago. Should better judge by changes and progress despite war with russia for last 11 year
@@andrewdemchyshyn6599 Ukraine is a WEF experiment and will not end well. Their entire system will be scrapped after the war ends and a new regime takes over.
@@terjeoseberg990 yeah it seems that 30 years were not enough for them , maybe they need 100 more years to fix it.
I am in Portugal and I also see here young man from Ukraine traveling by the country. I think many people from Ukraine like man in age to be drafted run away from the war.
A bit surface level analysis, emotional , without digging deeper into the issue, just gathered as personal anecdotes. Any Western country will have same issues if full scale war to enter their soil especially when it will go on for long time and turn in war of attrition with Allies that do escalation management ladder instead of giving all Ukraine needs sooner .
Here is additional details and nuances to what you have said also based of personal anecdotes and of reading law documents and instructions:
-Mobilization age from 25 years(recently changed from 27) not only men also women if their profession is “military service liable”(doctors for example etc)
-A lot of categories have exemption(there are definitely nuances and bureaucracy involved to get those documents )either by health or if your dependent have disability established by certain institutions, also if your close family member lost his life or is missed in action because of war.
- some workers at military industrial facilities, science institutions, media and in national sport might have exemptions (also a lot of bureaucracy and nuances to get that but this exist and people are using this formally or informally)
- there are already certain databases which conscription centres use , something called oberig.
- There is big push to do recruitment in parallel to mobilization where in theory you have more control over where and on what position you can serve, you search position yourself and go speak to brigade representative showing them your skills , you volunteer for this.
- lack and postponement of military aid caused significant lack of artillery fire, meaning you need more people to hold the front instead .
- while new mobilization law and new electronic registry were created, shuffle inside of existing Ukrainian Army happened when some brigades that were theoretically not exactly on frontlines were sent to replace exhausted brigades and that’s why Ukraine was able to hold off so much even with 7 month delay of US aid
- demobilization part of the mobilization law was called of since it is not possible to prepare so quickly well trained and experienced new replacement. No country in history did demobilization while they are at war on their soil.it is very painful and horrible reality .
-That’s why Ukraine need more military aid and long range missiles with aviation - quicker they get it quicker it all ends and some demobilization can start happening.
- consular services is temporary not available. Government indeed issued a decree stating that New Passports indeed would not be sent abroad, but there is one other remark that this will not include those who have exemption/right to leave country.there are millions of Ukrainians who moved abroad years ago, i beleive sooner or later some additional guidelines will be issued for those(but we need to see in months to follow how it will work in practice)
And last question to author, to Olga: who should be recipient of this video on this topic discussed in English? What goal are you trying to reach ? Cause even though a lot of your points is something how some Ukrainians themselves perceive this topic - what aim to discuss/expose this in English? I now can only see how it feeds certain established pro russian narratives “all is lost Ukraine should give up”. why wouldn’t you use your platform and explain more why Ukraine as whole as society is so adamant in defending themselves further ? Tell them what is alternative, that it is not that Ukraine don’t want peace or stop fighting - that it is cause russians don’t stop fighting and keep pushing and bombing and they won’t stop until they fully genocide all Ukrainians, destroying all Ukraine.
In Denmark, which you know, everyone has a "CPR" - personal number. So getting a complete updated list of men of military age, their official address and health information could be done in a matter of a day.
Same in Swden. Been so since 1990.
@@tomeng9520 There's no point to a military in Sweden. No one is attacking it and Sweden is not about to go on the offensive towards anyone. Then you have the crazy gov policies of endless immigration of incompatibles that's as destructive as any invasion would be which is what a military is supposed to protect against. This is what happens when there is a dumbed down slave population that listens to whatever the gov tells them.
That’s not too difficult since Denmark has a population less than that of Cook County, IL.
@@kramalerav Denmark has a population of close to 6 million and the Kingdom includes Denmark and Greenland/Faroe Islands. The total landmass makes the Kingdom of Denmark the 12th or 13th largest nation, measured on territory.
Same in Turkey, electronic drafting database since mid 2010s.
Rotation is needed front line to rest and recover. National Guard civilian jobs with military deployments to relieve active duties for leave.
They could easily rotate the soldiers into the civilian workforce as they rotate civilian workers into the military. There’s no reason to force the same few people to fight continuously until they die.
Everyone in Ukraine from 18 to 60 should already have military training whether they’re on active duty or in the civilian workforce. They’ve had over 2 years already.
There are no reserves. There are no defensive lines.
They're done.
Time to acknowledge reality and quit throwing lives away for nothing.
@sarahbrown5073 Russia started the mess. Ukraine wants Independence from the former Soviet Russia policy makers. With more aircraft that Ukraine will receive Russia can build up but when attack by Ukraine Russia will pay a heavy price. I want peace but when your neighbor is not peaceful then watch out.
@@franktoledo6342 failure to acknowledge reality is why Ukraine has lost half a million soldiers and 5 regions already. Continuing to be obstinate will be the reason the entire nation is lost.
@@franktoledo6342 ...or you could just move to Lviv. Russia doesn't want that part.
Any of Ukraine‘s drafting tactics is better than the Russian ones.
Well russians don't kidnap their men in public to force them to the frontline, russians are only using their reservists to fill their manpower in the front also not throwing them immediately to the meat grinder as well unlike Ukraine
I wish we could all live in peace. 👍😎🙏🏼✌️
There no profit in peace.
@@davidwebb4904
@@beachbum77979 Russia invaded Ukraine, because it grew tired of Ukraine killing Russians for the previous TEN YEARS!!!
@@beachbum77979google alley of angels/ united nations,,you'll find American meddling in another countries democratic elections (again) is what started this mess and you have heard them admitting as much. Now what you heard in this video, does this sound like an outstanding beacon of democracy to you??
@@beachbum77979yes , Putin expected a glorious victory in short order, where he could plunder Ukraine’s resources and manpower to help increase his 200B networth
Wow 😲 interesting!! basically it's by force!!🤔 let's hope your passport,visa is up to date!!
Heroyam Slava!!!!!!
Why only men should fight and women not? Women also live in this country.
Is it true that they are trying to draft Russian speaker men first, and leave the Ukrainian speaking son to live another day?
I think so too
plausible, many countries have laws to limit draft to one sibling for each parent at a time to prevent total extinction of population
Seems totalitarian
every nation since time have similar when facing existential threat..
You cleared everything up! Another Ukrainian that I follow on Twitter (X) always reports about men being kidnapped on the street. Her complaint is that there was no law protection for these men. For example, they kidnapped men regardless of their health condition. In general, she says this is the typical way of Russian methods. She is not against lawful conscription, just old Soviet or Russian ways.
The thing is, no one kidnaps people from the streets in Russia. Russia relies on volunteers, mercenaries and professional soldiers. Ukraine is not going to win the war if it would fill up its army with a large number of unmotivated, inexperienced and forcibly mobilized soldiers.
@@PaulV.
So, are people "kidnapped" or arrested because they refuse to provide any information?
Are people with heatlh conditions actually drafted in the end?
If I just had ignored getting drafted in Germany after school, I would have had the police coming for me, too.
Well, the new Russian way is to give decent pay and provide adequate training. This is why there are no Russian men being kidnapped on the streets. They have 30,000 volunteering every month.
I know a couple of Ukrainian guys who managed to get out of Ukraine and are living and working comfortably in Europe, waiting for their countrymen to die for their country so that they can go back after the war with the hope that Ukraine joins the EU. I find that pretty shameful.
I believe every young man 18 and over should be in the military right now….don’t you agree …?..Ukraine 🇺🇦 is literally fighting for its freedom and the average age of the Ukrainian army is 43 which is ridiculous .. the young men need to step up…
Fighting for its freedom? - It's probably less free than its been since gaining its independence. It voted overwhelmingly for dialogue and diplomacy in 2019 and not a long drawn out war that infact is the greatest threat to its future.
*men
So who's going to defend your country ?
We have 44 million people. What means "who"?
@@Olga_ReznikovaIf we substract the people in the territories that are currently occupied by Russia and the people that fled Ukraine, then the population is more around 35 million people.
@@Olga_Reznikova 20-23 stays maybe
By the end of the war, no more than 10-12 million will remain in Orcain itself.
Conscription-aged healthy men are a minority in any country (10-20%). A 51 m country like Ukraine can gather 5 m army which is enough to liberate Donetsk and Crimea!!! 🇺🇦 Heil to Ukraine! Heil to the heroes!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
At the current rate it seems that Ukraine will run out of men at some point. Is there an estimate of when?
Many of them are in Europe, I see thousands young couples in Brussels driving around in their luxury cars while begging for our governments money + free housing in the capitals most expensive areas...
Interesting, thanks for sharing it
It’s a horrible situation. If people don’t fight, the country goes to Russia.
Ukraine will never be free they will be under USA or Russia.
If people fight, the country also goes to Russia.
@@Chaldon-hl6yk I don’t think Ukrainians agree with you.
What is so bad about going to Russia? People in Crimea voted to rejoin Russia on 16 Mar 2014, by an overwhelming margin that has been confirmed by all subsequent independent polls. People in the Donbass voted to go to Russia on 09 May 2014, again by a very large margin. If you discount these votes, then why not ask the U.N. or some other credible body to hold a referendum in each province. That's the suggestion Elon Musk made. The Kiev regime responded by putting him on the kill list.
@@CarlaCorcThe Ukrainians don't have to agree. It's just reality.
Everyone of military age both inside and outside Ukraine should have already been receiving military training. They should all already have at least 3 months of continuous training with additional ongoing training of 2 weeks out of every 4 months. They should all already be ready to fight.
I believe that if they were all confident soldiers they’d be less afraid and more willing to volunteer.
Great video Olga, and good to see you back home. Keep them coming, please.
It's excellent, grifter-free draft policy. Everybody should fight for the Free World! No Ukrainian should dodge the draft! Every patriot should go to the front and put all efforts to liberate Sevastopol and Donetsk! Ukrainians of Crimea are suffering under russians!!! 🇺🇦 Ukraine! Freedom! Democracy!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Idk… i was on a flight from Frankfurt to Boston last week and 20% of passengers were young healthy ukrainian men (i saw their passports)… and no they were 100% not rich or politician’s children… their clothes had holes and they smelled. So how can that happen if ukriane doesnt let people out?
If you truly care about your country you enroll in the mobilization. It is completely unfair to put the burden on those already in the Army to continue. There is a limit to how long a soldier can endure war. Look to history to inform you. Of course there can be exceptions to enforcement but be very careful and guard against corruption.
There should be a clear and reliable system for people to help the war effort not only by becoming low trained infantry. Training should have been amped up from the beginning so rotation was mixed with practice. Many were turned away at the beginning who should have started training instead. People got 3 weeks training then got sent back to civilian life for over a year without extra training. Throwing them in suddenly isn't the best way to win. I'm not saying Ukraine alone should train. This is a partner responsibility. In these 2 years, it could be determined if someone is better for drones, artillery, cooking, transport, medicine, production, sniper, communication, sapper.... It's bad for people when they have no control over their fate and it's then bad for results.
Ukrainians are the highest positive responders for the will to fight for their country. Anyone whining that men actually have a productive life outside Ukraine instead of losing their arms and legs on the front should realise that even if they don't mind this pain and horror, most of their fellow countrymen wouldn't choose to.
So many painful things following this attack over recognized borders. Anyway, thanks for the update and clarification of what is happening. Getting enough equipment could make the situation less horrifying, though.
Excellent article.
Preface to your report.
'' since Feb 22 Russia must have fired at least 8 million shells plus thousands drones and missiles and airforce fab bombs rockets flame throwers mortars so what are the casualties figures of Ukraine. ''
Are there problems getting new passports for women and children to leave the country?
Great report; it is wrong to force humans to fight. ANYWHERE. This raises negative questions about Ukraine’s leadership.
What a whole shame
Or sham.
I hate the idea of forced service like this, but I can also understand the need. It would be nice if all the necessary men were willing to voluntarily defend their country, but the reality is, we aren't all cut out to be soldiers, and unfortunately sometimes it's necessary to force the unwilling.
Not everyone supports the bloodshed.
@@davidwebb4904 The alternative is to live under Russian suppression, and I can guarantee there are more Ukrainians who oppose that, than oppose a draft.
@@davidwebb4904 Putin supports bloodshed. We know what he does to people he does not like, even if they surrender.
If Zelensky didn't break the mid 90s peace agreement with Russia then Russia would have never invaded. On one hand, I don't agree with Russia invading Ukraine. On the other hand Russia can't constantly let USA & NATO keep encroaching & pushing them around. Putin told them he would invade. If they start trying to move big weapons into Ukraine. Sadly this is a USA 🆚 Russia proxy war via Ukraine and sadly. The Ukrainian people are being used as cannon fodder. While Zelensky & USA politicians get rich off the deal by laundering US tax dollars. The corrupt Ukrainian government leaders are getting rich by agreeing to send their citizens to fight Russia for the Biden regime in USA.
Yeah, that’s what this person pretty much said.
I am a liberal anti-war, anti- military pacifist, but If any other country invaded or bombed the the continental United States and all of our armed forces were fighting and possible losing on the fronts to protect this country, sign my ass up. Even as a 52 year old married man with children, I would be obligated to protect my country at all cost without question. I would not run away to Canada or Mexico as a refugee. I would stay and do my part to assist and even put my life on the line to protect my country. Because if I took the easy way out and turned my back on the idea of the "United" States of America, then there may not be a country to live in anymore like eastern Ukraine.
Easy to say this when you're not actually in the situation....
I am a similar age to you, I have already invested my life in building a family, home and business. In a war situation I too would defend my country from invasion. I wouldn’t leave and try to restart my life, I am now looking forward to retire, not rebuild my life. However my children in their 20’s who have yet to live their lives, who do not have such investments in their country. I would advise them to leave and don’t return until it’s safe.
@@aaronmarchand999 Very true.
Your obligation is to your family.
Never give up your nukes, no matter what the US government promises you.
THe World is standing behind Ukraine. Now every able body person in Ukraine needs to step up and serve. There should be reserves and drilling for those that are not fully active. Putin is counting on them to resist serving.
Only the U.S. bloc is standing behind the Kiev regime. The Global South tends to support Russia. This includes the BRICS. It adds up to billions of people. Russia did not choose this war, and spent ten years trying to avert it.
Yesterday I am thinking about you 😢
Today I got you 💕❤
Zelensky should not be sending people to fight in a war he cannot win. It is a pointless loss of human life.
Zelensky is being well paid to fight this fight, to the last Ukrainian man standing…..
@@davidwebb4904The whole thing is a scam at the expense of Ukrainian men being used as cannon fodder by Biden & Zelensky to launder US tax dollars.
@@davidwebb4904TH-cam keeps deleting my comments when I speak the truth. Which means YT is corrupt also.
Absolutly right
What's so hard
about making the registry?
Those that should make it also should register themselves.
It sounds like it is time to have elections and get rid of Zelensky
No election. Waiting for new Maidan
Now Zelensky won't allow elections during war time. Which means he now has become a Ukrainian dictator. With the Blessing of the Biden regime. Yet the Biden regime claims USA/Biden is helping Ukraine "fight to uphold democracy" A president who refuses to allow elections is a dictator. Not a democracy, the whole thing is a scam.
Election are forbiden by law right now.
WoW😮...... extremely difficult time ahead 😢
I think the mature average in the Ukrainian Army is a good thing. They are experienced and have judgement. When we hear about war crimes in the world, it often comes from armies of very young people. The male brain is said to have reached full maturity at 25. Motivated people will always do better. I hope Ukraine will find viable solutions.
I think in WW2 in the UK, men and women were called up into the Military, the idea that they could run away never crossed anyone's mind, in fact people overseas enrolled in the Military ....
Either it's your country or it isn't ..
Anyone objected to joining the Military could join the Ambulance Service
Ukrainians probably learned a trick from all the Middle Eastern and African men who fled during wars in the last few decades.
Not quite, the previous oldest man in Australia refused to fight in WWII. By his faith he would not kill other men. His interview on this was rather interesting, and with all this talk of conscription nowadays I think of how he outlived every politician that tried to sacrifice the young in that war.
There were dissenters other than Christians, reactionaries, secessionists, pacifists, etc.
Young women were drafted into ammunition factories and even Betchely Park as codebreakers. Local police would send them a letter and they had to report for work. It seems that some people still don't understand that the more people are mobilized, the shorter the war will be. A long war not only kills more people, but will ruin countries for decades.
My mother worked in a food factory packaging army rations right in September 1939 and at age 16.
That's because half of the UK didn't want to join Germany.
In Finland there's been a compulsory military service for men since 1917, and a voluntary military service for women since 1995. If a man doesn't want to go to army, there's an alternative civilian service. The only legal way for Finnish men to avoid both military and civilian service duties in peacetime are serious health issues like heart problems or mental reasons (too unstable and crazy to have a gun).
Ukraine is winning!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I remember the U.S.A.Vietnam War Draft. When I was 18 I had to register. I was fortunate to be the last year they allowed college deferments. I was highly motivated to get good grades and carry a full scholastic load. I have empathy for your citizens that are forced to go to war. I wished we lived in a world where monsters like Putin did not exist. Even though your war is a very important for the survival of Ukraine and Eastern Europe. I was happy our Congress approved the funding to help fight Russia.
This is not good
.😮☠️
NO WAR! Rudi.
Olia 🌷🌷
It's disgusting to see you smile during any of this.
Especialy - one way ticket.
Their blood is on your hands.
I find this comment very offensive.
putin regime are the war criminals..
In two world wars conscription was used as the norm, although most signed up to fight for their country, those who ran away were cowards.
I heard that woman will be drafted too soon, 🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!
Hi Troll
Equality baby FTW
My girl heard that too. I doubt its accurate.
@@GaryAJMartin I agree with you, BUT we just have to wait and see.
They have preferential treatment yet claim they are oppressed. If feminists actually had true equally. They'd beg to go back to being "oppressed."
I am not sure why so many would not want to defend there own country. I am turning 70 and from the Vietnam era where we had the draft to go and fight for another country, our freedom was not at risk we had no one invading our borders but we still went and many did not come back. So to for me if you don't want to defend your own country I think you should loose the right to call it your country especially when so many have died trying to defend it. Also how do you think it makes the people of all the countries that are supporting Ukraine feel watching fighting age men that do not want to fight for there own country.
It stopped being "their own country" on 22 Feb 2014, when the U.S. overthrew the government they voted for.
Good night 😴❤ Olga ❤
I live in karachi city Pakistan 🇵🇰
Smart. Don’t issue passports until they register. And they have to come back.
People don't mind to register but this registry doesn't exist yet and as per law it should be after 1 months. So why now there are any limitations?
They dont have to, learn laws of EU.
@@Olga_ReznikovaBecause if there are no restrictions are imposed now, then every Ukrainian abroad applies for a new passport. Then the person with the new passport has 10 years time to wait for the end of the war or to get a new citizenship. This is simply not in the interest of a country that fights a war for its own survival!
@@Olga_Reznikova To stop people getting passports before it becomes law? As I think you said in your video. If that’s what you mean by bringing in limitations now.
@@vonlobo Ukraine isn’t part of the EU.
But all countries can withhold issuing passports individually for whatever reason they like.
This is just situation specific.
This is ludicrous. Are women affected by this in any way too?
Of course, don't you think? As many men have died, they leave behind their mothers, wives, and children. I read about a mother who lost three sons, and her husband had died 30 years earlier. She's old and alone now. Don't you think she's affected? How many stories have there been about mothers or wives who passed away after hearing the news of their loved one's death? How can you even ask such a thing? 🤦🏼♀️
I am romanian, and i have seen so many Ukrainian men, strong men , able to fight, around my city or traveling around Romania! They just fled their country! This is a good measure to bring them back and help their country in need
Then it is no longer their country. Revoke citizenship.
You need weapon and equipment for fight
Unlikely to come back with Russia winning decisively. Self-preservation can be hard to overcome.
@@GaryAJMartin @azinupot You two even got close to an army headquarters at least once? These men who "fled" the country are obviously scared and not willing to fight. A scared soldier, with low morale *will not* perform well on the battlefield, and can even bring more problems than benefits. Armed forces are for people well motivated/not afraid of death, unless you want to use them as meat shields like ruSSia does. You think this is really fair Mr. Martin? Revoking their citizenship and treat them the same way putin treats his soldiers?
Most are afraid of death, most have a family, their families also want to see them well and not in a coffin. Olga has a strong point here at 0:48.
I for example, would love to fight for Ukraine (and i'm not even ukrainian) right now, but chronical diseases are against the rules (i have a minor epilepsy and need to use medicine every 24h). Now tell me, if you two are so upset with those men it wouldn't be simplier to go in their place? Find the cure to epilepsy and take me with you, i would be glad to join.
Слава Україні!
But isn’t it odd that the majority of them who fled have nice cars?
I'm against the draft; I don't care how worthy the cause. Ukraine needs an all volunteer army which is much more effective than those taken against their will like putin does.. It's insane that even Ukrainians in their 50s could be drafted.
Everyone should fight for freedom and democracy!
@@NTravellerLol.
@@NTraveller😅
Olga, when are they going to begin drafting women and teenagers, to send them to the frontlines?
They will not
Women are more diligent as soldiers. Maybe, they can't carry shells around, but they can do a lot of other stuff on the front. I think, patriotic Ukrainian women should also be conscripted
@@Olga_Reznikova *for now
The procedures are reasonable. Ukrainian women and men can also vote for peace negotiations or emigrate all at once (those who can).
When has Russia honored any negotiated agreement?
Putin definitely violated the Budapest Memorandum and the Minsk Accords, which were the last two with Ukraine.
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There is an obvious need but government should be simple and upfront about this. I also hear Poland will begin deporting Ukrainian draft dodgers back to Ukraine -- a good thing. As for those who have been fighting for over two years, I think they should be simply moved to safer areas of service, such as in training the new recruits, planning, and logistics. This makes sense on many levels. It is unfortunate that they must be kept serving but that is the situation. Men, after all, need to be men.
Thank you for updating us with the facts about the drafting. And without judgements. It’s good to know more about these circumstances. We all really want this war to end, and the Ukrainians sovereignty to be restored 🙏❤🇺🇦
Very similar to what Russia has implemented, unless of course you can payoff the authorities.
its wartime. We are so not used to this reality. We are soft. I think as long as they train them well, everyone should fight. Other nations have this too. Just politics have used it as a tool to make Ukraine look crazy
So unfortunate and heart breaking. 🙏❤️
Very informative, but a war is a bad situation….
14 year old boys drafted, women drafted, men with families, businesses and whole lives abroad denied basic human rights, such as papers... It is a disgrace and savage! And you are telling this story with a smile on your face. Shame on you!
No no, draft is only from 25 to 60 and only men.
I think you've been watching too much noisemax.
@@Olga_Reznikova there's a draft database of men as young as 17. Posted in the New York Times. There is an advertising recruitment campaign, that targets teenagers, called 'Overcome your fear' . Plans to draft women have also been discussed. Good luck having anyone inherit the country left.
@@DM-wv6to I had to register for the draft in the US when I was 17.
Lesson is: Never give up your nukes, no matter what the US government promises you.
I can relate to some of this situation. My age is Vietnamese war. My friend's thought it was not our fight. That being said. We were not fighting for our freedom, or our country' s sovereignty. This for ukaine is much different. Not everyone is a warrior . This will be a super hard row for the people of ukaine to hoe. Love your reports!❤😊
Theres no fence on the Moldovan border. Just saying…..
ukrain patrols that border. there's many videos
@@ronw8628 The border with Transnistria, yes. The border with Moldova, I really doubt it.
Better to cross in the wild mountain area’s to Romania, its chill there.
@@davidwebb4904 okay
@@davidwebb4904 Best move, get to Russia or Transnistria.
Ukraine has to figure out what being Ukrainian actually means. How can Ukrainians berate other countries for not providing enough support if many of their own men run from the fight? It could not be more unfair then to leave those brave Ukrainian heroes who have been fighting since the war began without fresh troops to give them a break. If you are a young Ukrainian man and you are avoiding military service I don't know what you are but you are certainly not a "hero". You should be ashamed. Ukrainians have to stop and think. Does Ukraine deserve to exist at all if it acts this way? Foreign men have gone to fight for Ukraine and your own men hide under the bed? Ladies, if you fear losing your son, brother or husband and he does not step up, you have already lost far more. "A hero dies but once, a coward dies a million times."
You don't just throw an untrained or rookie soldier into a situation where they combat against battle hardened troops. That will NEVER work.. That's just murder, not military expertise...
@haydonditchburn2194 they train them,,,don't worry, ukranian men are not treated like orc conscripts....
Ukraine is an artificial construct of the Soviet Union. It never existed prior to the Russian Revolution. The people historically are either ethnic Russians, Polish, Hungarians or Romanian depending on the region within Ukraine. There are also minority Greek and Tatars in the east. Odessa has always been a Russian city.
@@luisfelix5291actually they train only for 1 or 2 weeks
While russian reservists are trained for months before throwing them into the meat grinder
Thank you ! My heart is with all of Ukraine. ❤️💕💗🌸🌸🌸
So nices 💕🌻🌺
There should be a computer system for driver’s license and get them by the address on the license? Simple!
80% havent driver license cause havent car
"Get them?" - very sinister and delusional.
Glory to Ukraine
I think your video, this video, will bring out a new wave of recently drafted orcish trolls.
You can help Olga. Yes, even women, Ukrainian women, especially Ukrainian women can fight. We all can fight on different fronts. Even an old man, an American old man can fight on one front or another. The trolls will soon attack me. I'll fight back.
Slava Ukraini !!
Think about the overall alternative.
If Putin 'wins' your country will be under his oppressive control. You will never be able to run a campaign like this, unless of course you support Putin's side.
Whos' side are you really on?
It will be much easier for Ukrainians to fall out of windows if Putin wins.
There will be no Ukrainians left if he wins.
Conquering Ukraine was not the Russian goal. Putin pursued the Minsk agreements. It was clear from 2006/7 that NATO membership was a red line - pushed by the US not Ukrainians. He amassed troops to force Ukraine back to the negotiating table because in January 2022, shelling of donbas had significantly increased. In April 2022 Istanbul a peace deal was established.
@@stuartwray6175 Putin lies about everything. He has never honored any agreement. He just got angry because his puppet Yanukovich got ousted after he stole $37 billion from Ukraine and fled to Russia in 2014.
If the US wanted Ukraine in NATO, it would have been done a long time ago. The US really didn't care if they join or not.
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The need to sacrifice men in order to protect a nation is a terrible situation for all involved. That is what makes this a war not anything else. Without manpower to fight all will be lost. These men are now warriors. Heroes forever.
It's ok to be afraid to fight, but it's not ok to refuse to confront that fear.
Feb 24 2022 is when the Ukrainian mobilization began. Yes Russia did invade Ukraine and steal lot’s of Ukrain’s sovereign territory over ten years ago but the full scale failed Russian invasion a little over 2 years ago hence the mobilization You forgot to mention the fourth possibility that is highly likely which is that they fight until they win and defeat the Russian invaders.