According to the "Observer Network", the Ukrainian TV website reported on June 14 that the Ukrainian Odessa military and law enforcement agencies recently launched a joint operation to issue orders to men who violated the ban on playing on Odessa beaches and reached the conscription age. Draft summons.
The same thing happened in Truskavets and other places.
Because people often bathe in the lake that serves as the city's water supply reserve, the military recruitment office "raids" the lakeside, and men of draft age who are found will also be summoned by the military.
According to the Russian TASS news agency, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Mariyar announced on a TV program that the Ukrainian army has recruited hundreds of thousands of new recruits through nationwide mobilization.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova once said that in order to supplement the shrinking Ukrainian armed forces, Kiev is continuing to recruit foreign mercenaries . According to previous data from the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukraine has recruited more than 6,500 foreign mercenaries. As of early June, the number had been reduced by half. Some died in battle, some returned home, and some became prisoners.
The above news illustrates the fact that Ukraine is "short of troops."
As of 2020, Ukraine’s total population is more than 41 million, which is slightly less than the total population of Liaoning Province in my country.
In 1990, that is, before the disintegration of the Soviet Union, , Ukraine had a land area of more than 600,000 square kilometers and a population of more than 52 million. Among the Soviet Union's allies, Ukraine was second only to Russia.
In the 1990s, Ukraine's population continued to decline.
In 1991, it dropped to more than 51.8 million people, and in 2011, it dropped to more than 45.7 million people. In 2021, it dropped to more than 41 million people.
html In 431 years, the population of Ukraine decreased by more than 11 million.
Now that the Russia-Ukraine war has begun, the population will inevitably continue to decline.
There are three reasons for Ukraine’s population decline:
First, the imbalance between men and women.
There are 17.8% more women than men, limiting population growth.
Secondly, job opportunities have decreased and people cannot be retained.
Because there are too few job opportunities, many young Ukrainians choose to work abroad after graduating from university. Many Ukrainian women come to China to work, study, and marry Chinese. This situation has become very common.
The third is the serious decline of population birth rate .
Due to the continued economic downturn, Ukraine’s investment in medical care and social security continues to decline. Coupled with the high pressure of life and the increase in child-rearing expenses, many Ukrainian couples are unwilling to have children or only have one child.
The population is insufficient, so there will naturally be a shortage of soldiers for war.
The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for more than four months, and it is certain that the number of Ukrainian men will further decrease.
There are even more serious problems. One-fifth of the territory is currently under Russian control. In other words, one fifth of the territory will lose its population.
Russia has basically occupied the eastern region of Ukraine and signed a decree simplifying the procedures for Ukrainians to join Russia. From a geographical point of view, Poland, Hungary and Romania all border on Ukraine. Ukraine's history was once occupied by these three countries. Now, Ukraine is in crisis and on the verge of defeat. These three countries are eager to take advantage of the opportunity.
Recently, the Polish army is ready to move. It claims to be conducting military exercises in the Northeast region, but in fact the Polish army is constantly approaching Ukraine.
Polish leaders met with Zelenskiy, and the two sides signed a legal agreement to protect the special status of Polish citizens. This agreement means that Poland and Ukraine are closer, Poles even in Ukraine Opportunities for government employment.
After seeing these news, I couldn't help but think of a famous photograph: "The Hungry Sudan"
The black child in the picture is skinny and weak, lying on the ground. The ribs are clearly visible. At first glance, it is clear that there is a serious lack of nutrition. His body was almost the same size as his head
and the vulture standing behind him looked at the child greedily. In its eyes, this child is a delicious meal
Sudan is a country in northeast Africa and one of the poorest countries in the world. Even its most prosperous capital looks like a small county in our country. generally.
Sudan has been experiencing constant wars, with the first civil war in 1972, the second civil war in 1983, a coup in 1985, a coup in 1989, and a violent armed conflict in 2003.
Without a peaceful environment, people will certainly not be able to make a living.
This tragedy is being repeated in Ukraine today. Ukraine is like that child, followed by a few vultures waiting to eat it.
What brought about this tragedy was that it was the Ukrainian people who voted for President Zelensky.
The genius of this comedian lies in turning the fate of the country into a tragedy.
