'Women fight no worse than men' — Kellogg backs expansion of Ukraine's mobilization
He said that "it is very important for women, as part of society, to serve," adding he saw no problem with the idea "personally or professionally."
Former U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg has expressed his support for the mobilization of Ukrainian women into the military, stating that women fight no worse than men. In an interview with the Naspravdi MAX YouTube channel on August 24, Kellogg emphasized the importance of women serving as part of society, noting that he saw no issue with the idea personally or professionally.
Kellogg's comments come amid Ukraine's ongoing struggle with manpower shortages following more than four years of full-scale war. The country is grappling with the challenge of replenishing its military ranks, leading to growing debate over potential solutions. Recently, former Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov proposed considering making military service an obligation for all citizens, regardless of gender, stating that if the problem is to be solved, countries should look at successful experiences like Israel's, where women serve alongside men in the military.
Reznikov suggested that mobilizing women could potentially double the number of individuals available for military service, allowing more men to take up combat positions. He added that changes to Ukrainian law would be necessary to make such a mobilization possible.
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