Olexandr Pivnenko, the commander of Ukraine’s National Guard, has indicated that the demobilization of troops may occur after the cessation of hostilities, but only after an additional stabilization period of approximately one year.
In an interview with LIGA.net, Pivnenko stated, “There will be a stabilization period where we will learn not to fight. Only after a year of halted combat operations could demobilization be possible. I believe this is a realistic timeline.” He also expressed concerns regarding recruitment, noting that currently, only about 30% of new enlistees are joining the military.
Pivnenko highlighted the need for reforms in the operations of territorial recruitment and social support centers, acknowledging that some soldiers are stationed in combat positions for up to six months.
Challenges Facing the Ukrainian Military
Earlier, Ukraine’s military ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova, pointed out that one of the major challenges during the ongoing war is forming a capable army from individuals who had no prior military experience before mobilization. She emphasized that adapting civilians to military service remains a critical issue for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Reshetylova also noted that the widespread use of drones necessitates training soldiers for survival in conditions that were not typical for the front lines just a few years ago.
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Olexandr Pivnenko, commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, outlined a potential timeline for troop demobilization following a year-long stabilization period post-conflict. He emphasized the challenges of integrating inexperienced recruits into the military and the need for significant reforms in recruitment processes.
Source: LIGA.net