The Ukrainian army deserted into a disaster? Zelensky was furious: either charge, or eat guns!
On the battlefield of Russia and Ukraine, the phenomenon of desertion is not new. But recently, a conversation by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky caused an uproar. He angrily pointed out that some Ukrainian troops fled on the battlefield, causing other comrades-in-arms to be surrounded by Russian troops. This news was like a bombshell, instantly igniting the spark of online public opinion.
1. The phenomenon of desertion is frequent, and Zelensky is angry
Imagine what kind of betrayal and blow it is on a battlefield where there is a lot of war, but the comrades-in-arms who should be fighting side by side choose to flee from the battle? Zelensky expressed extreme anger at this, he made it clear that he refused to amnesty the deserters, and warned the front-line soldiers: Either die on the way to the front-line charge, or die at the gunpoint of the overseers. This kind of tough statement undoubtedly brought a great shock to the Ukrainian army.
Second, the internal discipline of the Ukrainian army has collapsed, and desertion has become commonplace
The problem of discipline within the Ukrainian army has long surfaced. After the complete failure of the "great counteroffensive", the morale of the Ukrainian soldiers was extremely low. According to the data, many soldiers began to respond passively to the war, and there were even cases of grassroots soldiers disobeying orders and refusing to carry out orders. What's more, taking advantage of the fierce fighting to flee, this behavior undoubtedly had a great negative impact on the entire Ukrainian army.
3. Desertion affects morale and the battle is in trouble
The blow to morale from deserters is fatal. On the battlefield, the appearance of one deserter can trigger a chain reaction that leads to the collapse of the morale of the entire unit. And the current situation of the Ukrainian army has undoubtedly exacerbated this trend. The Ukrainian soldiers on the front line are short of ammunition and it is difficult to launch a new offensive, and this dilemma has exacerbated the phenomenon of desertion.
Fourth, can Zelensky's tough statement turn things around?
Can Zelensky's tough stance effectively improve the problem of desertion in the Ukrainian army? This is a question worth pondering. On the one hand, his statement does show a zero-tolerance attitude towards desertion, which helps to improve the discipline and combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian army, but on the other hand, an overly tough attitude may also trigger resentment and resistance among soldiers, and accelerate the rout of the troops.
5. Netizens are hotly discussed: How to solve the problem of deserters?
Regarding the desertion of the Ukrainian army, Chinese netizens also launched a heated discussion. Some people believe that Zelensky's tough statement is necessary, and only strict discipline can restore the morale of the Ukrainian army, but some people believe that simple tough measures cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and it is also necessary to start from improving the treatment of soldiers and improving the battlefield environment.
How exactly should the problem of desertion be solved? This is a serious issue facing the Ukrainian army. Perhaps, only by finding the root of the problem can we find the key to solving the problem. And in this process, Zelensky's statement is only the beginning, and the real challenge is still to come.