Why Ukraine struggles to mobilize

Despite Ukraine gaining the upper hand over Russia, manpower remains critical on the front lines. Growing tensions between military recruiters and civilians are weakening mobilization efforts.

Editor’s Note:

Today’s story adds nuance to the story of wartime Ukraine. But we believe we cannot ignore problems in Ukraine, even during wartime.

We often write about the strength, resilience, and heroism of Ukrainians. But it is also important to address difficult and uncomfortable topics, in particular, the challenges of mobilization and how the war i…