Ben Godges made a sharp statement about the mobilization and conscription of women — Ukraine

Ukraine lacks soldiers at the front. The fact that the country does not mobilize young people to fight against Russian aggression is surprising.

This was stated by the American general, former commander of the US Ground Forces in Europe, Ben Hodges, in an interview with “Hromadskyi”.

“In my opinion, the conscription age in Ukraine is too high. In most countries of the world, you can enter military service at the age of 18 or 19. Ukraine could also use this opportunity. On the other hand, I understand and respect Ukraine's decision to protect young people from war It's normal. It's Ukraine's choice. But you still need soldiers for protection,” says the military.

Hodges stresses that recruits must be well trained. According to him, Ukrainians remember the Soviet army, which resembled a prison, because there “they didn't treat you like a human being.”

“It…