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Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief confirmed that the US peace plan does not restrict Ukraine's ability to mobilize troops, maintaining a standing army of 800,000 soldiers, which Ukraine considers sufficient for national defense, amid ongoing discussions on long-term security arrangements.
Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that President Biden's mobilization of troops to support Operation Atlantic Resolve is preparation for a "ground war with Russia." Kennedy criticized Biden's decision to call up thousands of military reservists, stating that it is reckless and dangerous. Republican senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee also expressed concerns, with Cruz stating that U.S. servicemen and women should not be sent to fight in Ukraine, and Lee warning that Biden is daring Russia to shoot first.
Ukraine is struggling to mobilize troops to resist Russian forces and eject them from its territory after a year of war. Some Ukrainians are paying thousands of dollars to avoid the military draft, while others are ignoring summonses or avoiding public spaces to evade call-ups.