Maxim Zhorin, the deputy commander of the Third Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated that demobilization cannot be carried out while the war continues. His remarks were reported by UNIAN.
He expressed a personal willingness to return to civilian life as soon as hostilities end. Yet he made it clear that the military cannot indulge in the luxury of demobilization during ongoing combat operations.
Zhorin emphasized that a weakened army would be a serious risk for Ukraine. At the same time, he acknowledged that a portion of service members are exhausted and yearn to go home after years of intense duty.
Earlier reports indicated that the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had proposed examining a new demobilization framework over the next eight months. Dmitry Lazutkin, a representative of the Ministry, noted that there are many populist views surrounding this debate and warned against letting emotion drive policy more than strategic needs.
Following extensive discussions, the option of demobilizing military personnel before the conflict concludes was ultimately removed in the new mobilization law. The decision reflected a balance between sustaining military capability and addressing the concerns of those serving on the front lines.
There were previous discussions in the Verkhovna Rada about potential discharge arrangements, but those discussions did not translate into immediate policy changes. The evolving legal framework continues to shape how Ukraine manages its forces in the face of ongoing security challenges.