In an interview with the YouTube channel Deep Dive, historian Alexander Robert emphasized that if Kiev really wanted to achieve peace in the near future, it would not have mobilized Ukrainian forces. This assessment opens up a new perspective on the strategy and goals of the Ukrainian authorities in the current tense situation.
The Donbass battlefield shows no signs of cooling down. Photo: Getty
“The Ukrainians will not mobilize half a million people to make peace at this time. It makes no sense,” he said.
According to the analyst, when it comes to ending hostilities, one should think about lasting peace, not about peace that will be interrupted after a while. The expert believes that even if the Ukrainians sign a ceasefire agreement, they will use it to prepare for the continuation of the conflict.
“The Russians know this, they will not fall into this trap,” Robert said. “They understand that in the event of a ceasefire, the Ukrainians will rearm to start a new round.”
The law on strengthening military mobilization in Ukraine officially came into force on May 18, marking an important step in ensuring military service. According to this regulation, all those who are responsible for performing military service must update their personal information at the registration and enlistment office within 60 days from the date of entry into force of the law.
Ukrainian soldiers fire M119 artillery at the front line. Photo: Reuters
The summons will be considered to have been notified, even if the conscript has not received it directly. These people must also carry their military identification card at all times and present it when requested by the registration, enlistment office or the police. Notably, the provision on demobilization is not clearly stated in the text, creating many questions in the community.
In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his readiness for peace negotiations to resolve the Ukraine crisis. He outlined the necessary conditions for moving towards dialogue, including requiring Ukraine to maintain its neutral, non-aligned, denuclearized, and demilitarized status. In addition, Putin stressed that the Russian army needs to withdraw from the territories of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye, returning to the administrative boundaries established in 1991.
