"Ukraine's Struggle for Soldiers: Mobilization Law and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Dilemma"
As Ukraine seeks to replenish its depleted army, a divide grows among its civilians over who should be obligated to fight, with some feeling more people need to serve while others are terrified at the prospect. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been under pressure to boost defenses by finding more soldiers, with military officials proposing to conscript an additional 450,000 to 500,000 civilians. The prolonged nature of the war and limited opportunities for soldiers to rotate off the front lines have significantly reduced the motivation of citizens to serve, leading to concerns about aggressive conscription practices and a growing societal divide.