Discussion continues, Umerov announced plans to recruit Ukrainian men abroad

Umerov announced new mobilization plans/Collage 24 Channel (Photo by shutterstock and the Ministry of Defense)

Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov said, that there is a discussion about mobilizing Ukrainian men living abroad. The official wants to implement these plans in 2024.

The head of the Ministry of Defense assured that men of military age will need to report to the recruiting centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The official told foreign media about the relevant information. 24 Channel.

What is known about the mobilization of men abroad

Rustem Umerov told Welt that Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 will have to come to the conscription centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The minister hinted that otherwise there will be sanctions.

We are still discussing what will happen if they do not come voluntarily… We want justice for everyone, because we are talking about our country. We will send them an invitation,” Rustem Umerov told Bild.

According to the minister, it is important how the military will be trained and equipped, where and when they will serve and when they will be demobilized .

The head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense added that there will be options for recruits depending on their abilities.

Zelensky spoke about the mobilization of 450 – 500 thousand

• Vladimir Zelensky at a press conference on December 19 said that the General Staff The Armed Forces of Ukraine at Headquarters reported that they need to additionally mobilize 450 – 500 thousand Ukrainian men of military age.
• The President of Ukraine noted that this is a fairly serious figure and he needs more arguments to support this direction.
• According to the Ukrainian leader, an additional 500 billion hryvnia is needed to mobilize such a number of people. In this regard, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Economy must answer where our state obtained this amount. After all, 1 warrior is 6 people in civilian life who pay taxes. That is, we need to find three million to the number that we have – plus three million taxpayers from January.