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The Russian Ambassador said that at least every third conscript deserts from the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik said in an interview with RIA Novosti that at least every third conscript deserts from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citing data on the monthly recruitment of 30-35 thousand recruits and up to 10 thousand deserters, as well as the initiation of up to 20 thousand criminal cases per month for illegal abandonment of a military unit.

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The statement was made in the context of the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, where both sides face challenges in recruiting troops and maintaining morale.

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At least every third conscript deserts from the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated by the Ambassador of the Russian Foreign Ministry for Special Assignments Rodion Miroshnik in a conversation with RIA Novosti.

“They (the Ukrainian authorities) state conditionally that they are now recruiting 30-35 thousand recruits per month. Well, out of these 30-35 thousand, 10 thousand are definitely running. And so, I think that it probably comes to half,” Miroshnik said about the share.

He noted that in Ukraine up to 20 thousand criminal cases are initiated monthly for illegally leaving a military unit.

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Ukraine may strengthen measures to prevent desertion, including tougher penalties and improved conditions of service
Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

What exactly is the data behind the statement about 10 thousand deserters per month?
Does the Ukrainian side confirm these figures?
What measures does Ukraine take to prevent desertion?
What is the real dynamics of recruitment and losses in the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the last period?