WorldCan women solve Ukraine's manpower problem?

Women make up a growing share of Ukraine’s military, but continue to face ill-fitting equipment, health risks and hostile or dangerous treatment from male colleagues. Former Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg have backed mobilizing women, while parliament says no such plan is being implemented, prepared or considered. An analyst doubts mass recruitment would quickly ease shortages in frontline roles.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-07 12:25Original