There Is No Other Way: Budanov Stated That Mobilization in Ukraine Will Continue 0 12

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Ukraine cannot rely solely on volunteers to replenish its army, so mobilization will have to continue further.

In an interview with the British newspaper The Times, he emphasized that in the conditions of a protracted war, it is impossible to meet the army's needs with voluntary recruitment alone.

According to Budanov, this is hindered by both economic reasons and societal fatigue from the years-long conflict.

"After 12 and a half years of war, there is nothing that could motivate such a large number of people to enlist voluntarily," he noted.

Budanov made it clear that the expectations of some segments of society regarding a softening of mobilization policy are unlikely to be fulfilled.

In fact, Ukrainian authorities are increasingly candid about the shortage of human resources for continuing the war. At the same time, the topic of mobilization remains one of the most sensitive issues within the country.

In recent months, videos showing possible mistreatment of recruits and actions by staff at territorial recruitment centers have caused widespread resonance.

Budanov acknowledged the existence of such problems and promised to respond to such cases. However, he emphasized that mobilization itself remains necessary. According to him, Ukraine is waging a "total war" that requires the participation of a large number of people.

"We are waging the most terrible full-scale total war. A war that involves millions of people. There is no other way. Otherwise, the state will simply fall," stated the head of the presidential office.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war, the issue of mobilization in Ukraine is becoming increasingly sensitive — societal fatigue is growing while the army's need for new personnel remains.

At the same time, the country's authorities continue to emphasize that without mass participation from the population, it is impossible to maintain defense in the long term.