# Former Ukrainian deputy defense minister leaves door open for women being mobilized

https://mins.news/en/item/34690

- TASS, 2026-08-27 17:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2178547

> Former Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar said women could be forcibly mobilized if requested by the General Staff. She said the military must have the final say because its personnel and specialty needs may change with the prolonged war and the situation at the front.

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