Ukraine has accused the Kremlin of using negotiations to delay while reinforcing its position on the battlefield.

Summary

Vladimir Putin ordered the conscription of 160,000 men—the largest draft since 2011—despite ongoing U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks with Ukraine.

The move raises doubts about Russia’s commitment to diplomacy, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of using talks to buy time for battlefield gains in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

Ukraine claims Russia intends to escalate the war, citing forced contracts for conscripts. Losses remain high on both sides, with Russia reportedly losing over 100,000 troops in 2024 alone.

  • @index@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    -13•2 days ago

    Ukrainians die to protect their homeland against invasion. Russians die for needless oligarchic aspirations of dominion of the elite. It’s not the same thing for either side, as many like to make it seem as if Ukraine has any responsibility in the matter.

    I think what some people are arguing about is that ukraine government practices much resemble these of the russian government. Ukraine government is also drafting people by force and arresting any male between 18-60 who tries to leave the border. Many people died as a result trying to flee.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_conscription_crisis#Border_crossings

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXhC8WREVKM

    Drafting people by force is a needless authoritarian practice in any scenario.

    • @strongarm@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      10•1 day ago

      This is how it works when your country has war on it’s land, it doesn’t matter what system of government you have.

      I would expect any European country to react the same with war on their land.

      War is hell on earth

      • @index@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1•1 day ago

        This is how it works when your country has war on it’s land

        This is how you are told it works when your country has war on it’s land.

        I would expect any European country to react the same with war on their land.

        I would expect the same, most of them are ruled by corrupted politicians with blood on their hands

        War is hell on earth

        I agree, drafting people by force brings you closer to hell.

      • PelicanenEnglish
        3•1 day ago

        Sweden, long known for being neutral (up until joining NATO last year) and peaceful, can by law compel every single swedish citizen between the ages of 16 and 70 to serve during wartime.

        Exactly as you state, almost every sovereign country on the planet likely has some version of this.

    • @Sektor@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•1 day ago

      Any numbers on that last claim? Maybe compare it to number of people who already fled, and number of civilians who died from russian rockets.