Ukraine’s Defence Minister Blames Desertion, Draft‑Dodging Amid Four‑Year War
Ukraine admits 2 million draft‑dodgers and 200,000 deserters amid a financial shortfall of 300 billion hryvnia (US$6.9 bn).
On Jan 14 2026, new Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told parliament that Ukraine’s forces are struggling with about 2 million draft‑dodgers and 200,000 troops who deserted in the 3 ½‑year‑old war begun in February 2022. The front line spans roughly 1,000 km, with supply disruptions and old Soviet‑style bureaucracy cited as further challenges. Fedorov also warned of a 300 billion hryvnia ($6.9 bn) shortfall, while the EU pledges a new loan program for the next two years. He highlighted growth in domestic defence tech, from 7 drone firms in 2022 to nearly 500 now.
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