Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, disclosed that the military aims to mobilize an additional 500,000 individuals as the conflict with Russia approaches its two-year anniversary.

Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, he acknowledged the sensitivity and costliness of the matter, with commanders seeking 450,000-500,000 recruits.

President Zelensky expressed the need for more details before endorsing the move, suggesting that there are already around 500,000 soldiers stationed at the front.

These remarks follow setbacks in aid from the US and the EU, with a blocked $60 billion military package by US Republicans and Hungary impeding the EU's €50 billion financial aid deal. Despite these challenges, EU leaders assured that Ukraine would not be abandoned.

The nation faces an ammunition shortage in its ongoing struggle against Russian forces, and concerns persist that Russia may overpower Ukraine.

President Zelensky's news conference addressed these critical issues, emphasizing the urgent need for Western support amid the ongoing conflict.

Appearing in his trademark military-style clothes, the Ukrainian leader was asked a wide range of questions during the two-hour event.

He revealed that Ukraine's top military commanders had "proposed to mobilise an additional 450,000-500,000 individuals" for the country's war effort.

He said this was a "very serious number" and he needed more in-depth discussion before committing to the plan.

"I need specifics: what will happen to the million-strong army of Ukraine, what will happen to those guys who have been defending our state for two years? We have issues of rotation and holidays. It should be a comprehensive plan."

But he ruled out any proposals to mobilise women.

President Zelensky's end-of-year news conference was held in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, with the time and venue being kept secret from the general public. Invited Ukrainian and foreign media had been given the details in their confirmation letters.

Appearing in his trademark military-style clothes, the Ukrainian leader was asked a wide range of questions during the two-hour event.

He revealed that Ukraine's top military commanders had "proposed to mobilise an additional 450,000-500,000 individuals" for the country's war effort.

He said this was a "very serious number" and he needed more in-depth discussion before committing to the plan.

"I need specifics: what will happen to the million-strong army of Ukraine, what will happen to those guys who have been defending our state for two years? We have issues of rotation and holidays. It should be a comprehensive plan."

But he ruled out any proposals to mobilise women.

This is really getting more serious daily... No retreat no surrender

Seriously

It is well