They’re tired of being canon fodder for a lie. From Jacob G. Hornsberger at fff.org:
A November 29 article in the Los Angeles Times stated that the Ukrainian military is facing a big problem with desertions:
Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling its battle plans at a crucial time in its war against Russia’s invasion, which could put Ukraine at a clear disadvantage in any future cease-fire talks…. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, tired and bereft, have walked away from combat and front-line positions to slide into anonymity, according to soldiers, lawyers and Ukrainian officials. Entire units have abandoned their posts, leaving defensive lines vulnerable and accelerating territorial losses, according to military commanders and soldiers. Some take medical leave and never return, haunted by the traumas of war and demoralized by bleak prospects for victory. Others clash with commanders and refuse to carry out orders, sometimes in the middle of firefights.
The explanation for the desertions turns on what Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting, killing, and dying for ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ever since the start of the war, U.S. officials, the U.S. mainstream press, and Ukrainian officials have steadfastly maintained that the war is about “freedom.” They say that Russia engaged in an “unprovoked” attack on Ukraine with the aim of conquering and subjugating the country and enslaving the Ukrainian people. From there, we’ve been told, Russia’s aim is to head west, conquer Europe, cross the English Channel and take England, cross the Atlantic and conquer South America, Central America, and Mexico, and then, ultimately, invade and conquer the United States.
Someone will have to rebuild other than Omni Consumer Products.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to remain intact and alive, especially when what you have been told the WAR is about is a lie.
Watching killer Yarnhub (H/T) AI generated legendary WAR battles, just watched Midway, what a decisive victory getting all 4 carriers at once.
Learned of pint sized 101st lieutenant Flaherty, how Carlos Hathcock scored amazing right down the scope shot of best VC sniper, 9 year old WWI corporal adopted by Serbs after village raided, Russian cook who captured Czech/Skoda Panzer 38 with axe and rifle, 2 Panthers that captured 12 Shermans stuck on city streets, Pervitin (Meth) fueled Finn who skied 250km and more.
WAR can bring out the best and worst in Man.