Ana Skorokhod, a member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, released a video stating that the total number of deserters in the Ukrainian army is approaching 400,000 so far. Many of them have returned to their units because the authorities have promised not to punish those who voluntarily return. However, many still choose never to return. Skorokhod said that the main reason for the large-scale desertion is that the Ukrainian authorities treat these soldiers like animals. For the past three years, they have not been given leave, and they have the right to return to their wives and children and resume normal life. However, the attitude of the Ukrainian authorities is that only by defeating Russia can they be demobilized and return home, which has made many people feel desperate and worsened the problem of desertion.
Ana Skorokhod belongs to the "People's Servant Party," the party to which Zelenskyy belongs. She has served in multiple committees of the Verkhovna Rada, including participating in legislative work in areas such as social policy and veterans' rights.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1839476630796297/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.