Kellogg supports Ukraine expanding mobilization to include women

Former U.S. special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg expressed his support for Ukraine expanding its general mobilization to include women, stating in an interview on Aug. 24 that women's military service is an essential part of civic duty. Kellogg recounted personal examples of women serving in the military, including his daughter who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and served in Afghanistan, and his wife who was an airborne soldier who fought in combat operations in Grenada.

Kellogg emphasized that women should be mobilized into the army because they fight no worse than men and it is crucial for them to serve as part of society. He also noted that his daughter frequently visits Ukraine due to her fearless nature. On Aug. 20, former Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov had suggested that military duty in Ukraine should be equally applicable to all citizens, regardless of gender.

On Aug. 23, Roman Kostenko, head of the parliamentary Defense Committee, revealed that Ukrainian authorities were preparing significant changes to the mobilization process, including adjustments to the draft age.