"There are various reasons, people, and relationships for the SBU," said Volodymyr Zelensky.

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that there are various reasons for the unauthorized departure from units (AWOL) and that individuals should not be generalized, but for the most part, the Ukrainian army is strong. The Head of State made this comment in an interview with “Suspilne”.

“There are different brigades, varying levels of training, and different morale among the soldiers. It is generally difficult to speak about this. ‘Intolerable conditions’. For example, there is one brigade that may be, so to speak, ideal: it has proper training, selection, and atmosphere. Even in such brigades, there are instances of AWOL and desertion. However, we cannot say that this brigade has ‘intolerable’ conditions.

War is unbearable overall. But I would prefer not to generalize things related to AWOL, etc. There are various reasons, different people, and differing attitudes. But for the majority, the army is strong, and for the majority, the individuals are heroic. They understand what mobilization and war against Russia mean. Or for Ukraine. Because they are fighting against us,” he stated.

Earlier, Zelensky expressed surprise at the statement made by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Litvinenko regarding the mobilization of another 160,000 people.