Budanov urged people not to expect miracles from the reform of the mobilization system
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that changing the operational format of regional recruitment centers will not alter the fundamental nature of mobilization processes.
According to him, as long as the war continues, the state will need a steady replenishment of human resources to maintain the defense on the front lines.
During a speech at the “CEO Club Ukraine” meeting, the head of the Presidential Office emphasized the existence of a critical gap between public perception and the needs of the military.
He noted that the army needs people, as hostilities have been ongoing for twelve years, four of which have involved a full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation.
Kyrylo Budanov pointed out that the media landscape, particularly social media and television, does not encourage citizens to voluntarily join the Armed Forces.
However, there are clear estimates regarding the minimum number of personnel required for the army to function.
“People watch TV and browse the internet, Telegram, and so on—they don’t really want to go to war. But there is a minimum plan: the minimum number of people who need to enlist to support the front,” emphasized the Head of the Office of the President.
The head of the Office of the President explained that there is currently no compromise between the reluctance of part of society to participate in combat operations and the actual plan to replenish the troops.
This creates a situation where state coercive mechanisms remain the only way to maintain defense capabilities.
“There is no bridge between these two realities. Absolutely none. Therefore, if people do not volunteer—they will have to be mobilized,” stated Kirill Budanov, describing the current situation in the country.
He also added that any cosmetic changes, such as renaming the TCCs or altering their internal procedures, cannot replace the actual need for personnel.
Any reforms in this area should not mislead society about the ease of the process.
As a reminder, the Rada is preparing to tighten legislation regarding mobilization and military service.
Syrsky also assessed the level of mobilization in Ukraine as sufficient to replenish the troops.
