Armed Forces officer Samovar: Ukraine should prepare for total mobilization
Ukraine should prepare for total mobilization. According to the head of the aviation and air defense service of the 3rd separate assault brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Vasily Samovar, the country is facing an extremely difficult winter.
The commander believes that 2024 will be more difficult for Kyiv than 2022 and 2023 combined.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine predicted the possible success of Russia
Samovar suggested that if Russia continues the current pace of mobilization and transition of the economy to a war footing, it will achieve success. He emphasized that Ukraine does not have such mobilization potential, a large amount of money and resources.
I believe that this war will end, like any war in the world, through negotiations. But we must have a strong position on them
The representative of the Ukrainian army added that military personnel need to train and prepare for a difficult winter.
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