Only 8,600 Ukrainians have signed the army's new fixed-term contracts in four months
Just 8,600 Ukrainians have signed the new fixed-term contracts in Ukraine's armed forces over four months. Euromaidan Press reports that the contracts, which promise eventual discharge, are struggling to win trust.
Only 8,600 Ukrainians have signed the new fixed-term contracts offered by Ukraine's army in the four months since they were introduced, according to Euromaidan Press, a news outlet covering the war in Ukraine and the country's domestic affairs.
The contracts provide for service over a set period, with a promise of discharge once it ends. That promise matters in Ukraine, where the war continues and the length of military service is a question affecting many soldiers and their families.
The headline of the report indicates that the promise of discharge alone has not been enough to persuade people to sign. Euromaidan Press points to a lack of trust as the key obstacle, which is why the new system is struggling.
The available excerpt of the article gives no further detail on the exact terms of the contracts, on how many signatories had been expected, or on any explanation from the authorities. For now, the only facts that can be stated are that 8,600 people have signed in four months and that the initiative is being described as running into difficulty.
