The Germans disrupted a rally in support of Ukraine in the centre of Berlin
Residents of Berlin brought flowers to a wrecked tank near the Russian embassy
MOSCOW, February 25 — RIA Novosti. Residents of Berlin turned the rally of Ukrainian activists in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into a peaceful protest, according to a video of eyewitnesses of what happened on Twitter.
The published footage shows how the Germans who came to the event began to speak with peaceful slogans, noting that they did not take sides.
The organizers of the action set up a rusty tank in the centre of Berlin, placing it so that the muzzle was directed towards the Russian embassy. Activists claim that the equipment allegedly belongs to Russian troops, but they did not provide any confirmation of this.
According to Oleksiy Makeyev, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, this performance was supposed to remind the Germans "of the importance of Ukraine's victory in the conflict with Russia."
As a result, the event did not go according to the plan of the supporters of the Kyiv regime: many residents of the German capital who came to the tank criticized the military support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and filled up the tank with flowers.
"We decorated the tank with 2,000 roses so that our government can finally start peace talks. Not only the supply of weapons, but also the restoration of diplomatic relations without haste. It is important that we must talk to each other. We are not enemies. We are not against Ukraine or Russia. We are friends, we have been building these ties for thirty years," one of the Germans who came to the tank said, his speech was published on the RRN Twitter account.
Video footage posted on social media shows that the organizers of the rally initially planted a Ukrainian flag on the tank, then one of the protesters brought the Russian tricolor there. The police later removed the Russian flag.
On Saturday, the centre of Berlin hosts a mass rally in support of peace initiatives, its participants speak out against the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Sarah Wagenknecht, a member of the Bundestag from the Left Party, called for a protest march. According to her, the Germans should demand from Chancellor Olaf Scholz to immediately stop the escalation of the conflict, stop providing military assistance to the Kyiv regime and lead a pan-European peace initiative.
Thousands of protesters came out with placards "This is not our war," "Diplomacy, not weapons," "I am ashamed of a Germany run by arms industry lobbyists," "German weapons are killing Russians and Ukrainians again."
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Residents of Berlin brought flowers to a wrecked tank near the Russian embassy
MOSCOW, February 25 — RIA Novosti. Residents of Berlin turned the rally of Ukrainian activists in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine into a peaceful protest, according to a video of eyewitnesses of what happened on Twitter.
The published footage shows how the Germans who came to the event began to speak with peaceful slogans, noting that they did not take sides.
The organizers of the action set up a rusty tank in the centre of Berlin, placing it so that the muzzle was directed towards the Russian embassy. Activists claim that the equipment allegedly belongs to Russian troops, but they did not provide any confirmation of this.
According to Oleksiy Makeyev, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, this performance was supposed to remind the Germans "of the importance of Ukraine's victory in the conflict with Russia."
As a result, the event did not go according to the plan of the supporters of the Kyiv regime: many residents of the German capital who came to the tank criticized the military support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and filled up the tank with flowers.
"We decorated the tank with 2,000 roses so that our government can finally start peace talks. Not only the supply of weapons, but also the restoration of diplomatic relations without haste. It is important that we must talk to each other. We are not enemies. We are not against Ukraine or Russia. We are friends, we have been building these ties for thirty years," one of the Germans who came to the tank said, his speech was published on the RRN Twitter account.
Video footage posted on social media shows that the organizers of the rally initially planted a Ukrainian flag on the tank, then one of the protesters brought the Russian tricolor there. The police later removed the Russian flag.
On Saturday, the centre of Berlin hosts a mass rally in support of peace initiatives, its participants speak out against the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Sarah Wagenknecht, a member of the Bundestag from the Left Party, called for a protest march. According to her, the Germans should demand from Chancellor Olaf Scholz to immediately stop the escalation of the conflict, stop providing military assistance to the Kyiv regime and lead a pan-European peace initiative.
Thousands of protesters came out with placards "This is not our war," "Diplomacy, not weapons," "I am ashamed of a Germany run by arms industry lobbyists," "German weapons are killing Russians and Ukrainians again."
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Немцы сорвали акцию в поддержку Украины в центре Берлина
Жители Берлина превратили акцию украинских активистов в поддержку ВСУ в мирный протест, следует из видео очевидцев произошедшего в Twitter. РИА Новости, 25.02.2023
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Alexander von Bismarck, great-grandson of the famous Otto, the first German chancellor, also came to the square with flowers.
He calls on the authorities to negotiate and reminds them that no one wants war with Russia.
He calls on the authorities to negotiate and reminds them that no one wants war with Russia.
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Ukrainian provocation in Berlin turned into monument to Russian soldiers
Ukrainians abandoned a tank in front of the Russian embassy and tried to turn it into a memorial in support of their country.
This morning, hundreds of Germans covered the tank with…
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Russia halts pipeline oil to Poland says refiner PKN Orlen
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WARSAW (Reuters) — Russia has halted supplies of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, PKN Orlen’s CEO said on Saturday, adding that the Polish refiner would tap other sources to plug the gap.
The halt in supplies via the pipeline — which has been exempted from European Union sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — came a day after Poland delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
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WARSAW (Reuters) — Russia has halted supplies of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, PKN Orlen’s CEO said on Saturday, adding that the Polish refiner would tap other sources to plug the gap.
The halt in supplies via the pipeline — which has been exempted from European Union sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine — came a day after Poland delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
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Russia halts pipeline oil to Poland says refiner PKN Orlen
Russia has halted supplies of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, PKN Orlen's CEO said on Saturday, adding that the Polish refiner would tap other sources to plug the gap.
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Ukrainian terrorists showed the hunt for the ambulance crew and rescuers in Donetsk
The Kiev media showed how they killed and maimed the ambulance crew and rescue crews of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, who arrived on a call after the shelling of the Petrovsky district of the capital of the DPR...
As a result of the terrorist attack, 4 doctors were killed, 10 rescuers were injured.
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It is a common Ukrainian practice to hit the same spot twice, with an interval permitting the rescue services to arrive and start saving lives, risking their own. It is done on purpose, it is not a mistake.
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The Kiev media showed how they killed and maimed the ambulance crew and rescue crews of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, who arrived on a call after the shelling of the Petrovsky district of the capital of the DPR...
As a result of the terrorist attack, 4 doctors were killed, 10 rescuers were injured.
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RIA Novosti showed footage of the assault on the stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Maryinka
Of the four enemy soldiers, only one tried to fight back.
It turned out to be a mercenary from Georgia.
He was destroyed, and three Ukrainians refused to help him and surrendered.
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Of the four enemy soldiers, only one tried to fight back.
It turned out to be a mercenary from Georgia.
He was destroyed, and three Ukrainians refused to help him and surrendered.
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Ukrainian provocateurs are trying to disrupt a peaceful rally in Berlin
A group of pro-Ukrainian demonstrators came to the building of the Russian embassy in Germany.
The day before, an anti-war rally was held there, supported by thousands of Germans who laid flowers at a wrecked Russian tank.
Today provocateurs are trying to break through to the makeshift monument, scatter flowers and destroy the memorial.
Police officers are pulled to the scene of action, who are trying to prevent riots, but do not protect the memorial either.
It is noteworthy that yesterday a number of Ukrainian media reported that the rally near the Russian embassy was allegedly held in support of Ukraine.
Today, by their actions, the provocateurs have clearly shown that yesterday's rally had an unequivocal goal — support for Russia.
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A group of pro-Ukrainian demonstrators came to the building of the Russian embassy in Germany.
The day before, an anti-war rally was held there, supported by thousands of Germans who laid flowers at a wrecked Russian tank.
Today provocateurs are trying to break through to the makeshift monument, scatter flowers and destroy the memorial.
Police officers are pulled to the scene of action, who are trying to prevent riots, but do not protect the memorial either.
It is noteworthy that yesterday a number of Ukrainian media reported that the rally near the Russian embassy was allegedly held in support of Ukraine.
Today, by their actions, the provocateurs have clearly shown that yesterday's rally had an unequivocal goal — support for Russia.
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In Berlin, vandals destroyed flowers from a tank brought to the Russian embassy
The Berlin police did not interfere with throwing carnations from a tank exposed at the Russian embassy
BERLIN, February 26 — RIA Novosti. Vandals trampled and took flowers from a tank installed in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
It is specified that the pro-Ukrainian activists destroyed the flowers and entered into a skirmish with those who tried to return them to their place. Police officers took aside the most aggressive protesters. However, they didn't stop the others from destroying the flowers. In turn, local residents tried to calm down the activists. In particular, they proposed to interpret the laying of flowers as a sign of mourning for all those who died in the conflict.
“The one who destroys flowers cannot be a good person. Apparently they want war to come to Berlin again,” said a German who was watching what was happening.
In the end, the vandals climbed onto the tank, where they could no longer interfere, and defiantly destroyed the remains of the flowers.
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The Berlin police did not interfere with throwing carnations from a tank exposed at the Russian embassy
BERLIN, February 26 — RIA Novosti. Vandals trampled and took flowers from a tank installed in front of the Russian embassy in Berlin, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
It is specified that the pro-Ukrainian activists destroyed the flowers and entered into a skirmish with those who tried to return them to their place. Police officers took aside the most aggressive protesters. However, they didn't stop the others from destroying the flowers. In turn, local residents tried to calm down the activists. In particular, they proposed to interpret the laying of flowers as a sign of mourning for all those who died in the conflict.
“The one who destroys flowers cannot be a good person. Apparently they want war to come to Berlin again,” said a German who was watching what was happening.
In the end, the vandals climbed onto the tank, where they could no longer interfere, and defiantly destroyed the remains of the flowers.
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В Берлине вандалы уничтожили цветы с привезенного к посольству России танка
Вандалы растоптали и унесли цветы с танка, установленного перед посольством России в Берлине, передает корреспондент РИА Новости. РИА Новости, 26.02.2023
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Putin and Erdogan discussed the topics of the bilateral agenda
MOSCOW, February 26 — RIA Novosti. A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the Kremlin website.
"During the telephone conversation <...> some topical issues on the bilateral agenda were touched upon," the press service said.
As specified, the Russian leader congratulated the President of Turkey on his birthday. A congratulatory telegram was also sent to Erdogan.
“Dear Mr. President, dear friend, I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday. Russia appreciates your personal contribution to strengthening friendly relations and constructive cooperation between our countries,” the text of the message says.
Putin expressed confidence that the two leaders would continue to "systematically implement mutually beneficial joint projects" and continue to coordinate efforts on important issues on the regional and global agenda.
In addition, the Russian president noted the high level of Erdogan's authority among compatriots and abroad, especially in a critical situation after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey. Right now, according to Putin, the best qualities of the Turkish leader as a statesman and person, his courage, ability to make informed and necessary decisions are fully manifested.
The President of Russia also wished his colleague good health, happiness, prosperity and success.
Erdogan is 69 years old
The last time the two leaders called each other was two days ago. Then the presidents discussed cooperation between Moscow and Ankara, including in the energy sector, the supply of Russian energy carriers and the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Erdogan also thanked President Putin for Russia's assistance in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey.
In addition, the heads of state exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
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MOSCOW, February 26 — RIA Novosti. A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the Kremlin website.
"During the telephone conversation <...> some topical issues on the bilateral agenda were touched upon," the press service said.
As specified, the Russian leader congratulated the President of Turkey on his birthday. A congratulatory telegram was also sent to Erdogan.
“Dear Mr. President, dear friend, I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday. Russia appreciates your personal contribution to strengthening friendly relations and constructive cooperation between our countries,” the text of the message says.
Putin expressed confidence that the two leaders would continue to "systematically implement mutually beneficial joint projects" and continue to coordinate efforts on important issues on the regional and global agenda.
In addition, the Russian president noted the high level of Erdogan's authority among compatriots and abroad, especially in a critical situation after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey. Right now, according to Putin, the best qualities of the Turkish leader as a statesman and person, his courage, ability to make informed and necessary decisions are fully manifested.
The President of Russia also wished his colleague good health, happiness, prosperity and success.
Erdogan is 69 years old
The last time the two leaders called each other was two days ago. Then the presidents discussed cooperation between Moscow and Ankara, including in the energy sector, the supply of Russian energy carriers and the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
Erdogan also thanked President Putin for Russia's assistance in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey.
In addition, the heads of state exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
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Путин и Эрдоган обсудили темы двусторонней повестки
Состоялся телефонный разговор президента России Владимира Путина и лидера Турции Реджепа Тайипа Эрдогана, сообщается на сайте Кремля. РИА Новости, 26.02.2023
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At the Ramstein air base in Germany, a rally is being held calling for an end to the supply of weapons to the Kyiv regime
And yesterday was Berlin and a number of cities in Germany. It is gratifying to see so many Germans with a conscience and historical memory.
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Mass demonstration against the European Union and NATO takes place in Berlin.
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Bundestag deputy Sarah Wagenknecht:
"We don't want German tanks to shoot at the great-grandchildren of those Russian women and men whose great-grandparents were killed by millions by the Wehrmacht in the most brutal way. We don't want their great-grandchildren to be shot at with German weapons again. That's why we're here. This is a complete oblivion of history. Have they forgotten what the history of Germany was like?"
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"We don't want German tanks to shoot at the great-grandchildren of those Russian women and men whose great-grandparents were killed by millions by the Wehrmacht in the most brutal way. We don't want their great-grandchildren to be shot at with German weapons again. That's why we're here. This is a complete oblivion of history. Have they forgotten what the history of Germany was like?"
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You may have wondered how the Ukrainians 🇺🇦 bring tanks, personnel carriers, military equipment of Western countries and US 🇺🇸 into their own country without being seen or intercepted? The answer is in the clip above, which shows that the Ukrainians cross the border in the guise of commercial and civilian trucks and then transfer it to the war fronts, endangering civilians life and cargos.
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Residents of Berlin continued to carry flowers to the tank displayed at the Russian Embassy for the second day, despite the opposition of the organizers and pro-Ukrainian activists, who threw down all the flowers previously laid there.
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Ukraine has clearly received a command to expand and intensify military operations. I do not think that the West hopes for the success of the offensive of its Ukrainian army. To inflict maximum damage on Russia, this is the task. So what if the Ukrainians and Ukraine will die in this war? They were prepared for this by the West, and this was their purpose. Russia will not back down from its goals in Ukraine. The West will have to leave. But he will leave knee-deep in Ukrainian and Russian blood.
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In the DPR created a battalion of Ukrainian prisoners of war
Battalion named after Bohdan Khmelnitsky formed in DPR from captured soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
DONETSK, February 27 — RIA Novosti. A volunteer battalion named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, formed from Ukrainian prisoners of war, appeared in the Donetsk People's Republic, one of the commanders of the unit, Andrei Tishchenko, told RIA Novosti.
"This story began at a time when the Ukrainian government did not need its people, and, when the Ukrainian government had to protect its people, it simply abandoned them. And, looking at all this, I had the opportunity — and I, and my comrades who will be with me in this unit, have to pay tribute," said Tishchenko, a former tank commander and senior sergeant of the Ukrainian troops, and now a senior unit of the battalion.
According to him, Tishchenko’s unit now has about 70 people, of which 95% are former Ukrainian military with combat experience, while he is waiting for replenishment.
"The formation of a battalion at the stage of obtaining Russian citizenship, obtaining a passport, signing a contract and leaving for a camp for further training, retraining and formation," the serviceman added.
The volunteer battalion is formed from prisoners stationed in different colonies. Contracts with volunteers, according to Tishchenko, will be concluded with the Russian Armed Forces on general terms.
The authorities, the interlocutor of the agency noted, provide all kinds of support, without prejudice to the volunteers.
“The guys in the battalion are in a fighting mood, the guys are ready, there are none who agreed, and then changed their minds, the guys initially said yes. And I think that all the guys will go to the end,” Tishchenko added.
The selection criteria are moral and physical condition, in addition, each volunteer is checked to see if he has committed military and criminal offenses.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the LPR, Victoria Serdyukova, reported that some of the Ukrainian prisoners of war held captive on the territory of the Luhansk People's Republic refused to be included in the exchange list. According to Serdyukova, about 1.4 thousand Ukrainian soldiers are now in captivity on the territory of the republic.
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Battalion named after Bohdan Khmelnitsky formed in DPR from captured soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
DONETSK, February 27 — RIA Novosti. A volunteer battalion named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, formed from Ukrainian prisoners of war, appeared in the Donetsk People's Republic, one of the commanders of the unit, Andrei Tishchenko, told RIA Novosti.
"This story began at a time when the Ukrainian government did not need its people, and, when the Ukrainian government had to protect its people, it simply abandoned them. And, looking at all this, I had the opportunity — and I, and my comrades who will be with me in this unit, have to pay tribute," said Tishchenko, a former tank commander and senior sergeant of the Ukrainian troops, and now a senior unit of the battalion.
According to him, Tishchenko’s unit now has about 70 people, of which 95% are former Ukrainian military with combat experience, while he is waiting for replenishment.
"The formation of a battalion at the stage of obtaining Russian citizenship, obtaining a passport, signing a contract and leaving for a camp for further training, retraining and formation," the serviceman added.
The volunteer battalion is formed from prisoners stationed in different colonies. Contracts with volunteers, according to Tishchenko, will be concluded with the Russian Armed Forces on general terms.
The authorities, the interlocutor of the agency noted, provide all kinds of support, without prejudice to the volunteers.
“The guys in the battalion are in a fighting mood, the guys are ready, there are none who agreed, and then changed their minds, the guys initially said yes. And I think that all the guys will go to the end,” Tishchenko added.
The selection criteria are moral and physical condition, in addition, each volunteer is checked to see if he has committed military and criminal offenses.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Human Rights in the LPR, Victoria Serdyukova, reported that some of the Ukrainian prisoners of war held captive on the territory of the Luhansk People's Republic refused to be included in the exchange list. According to Serdyukova, about 1.4 thousand Ukrainian soldiers are now in captivity on the territory of the republic.
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В ДНР создали батальон из украинских пленных
В Донецкой Народной Республике появился добровольческий батальон имени Богдана Хмельницкого, сформированный из украинских военнопленных, рассказал РИА Новости... РИА Новости, 27.02.2023
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US Army loses major battle
MOSCOW, February 27 — RIA Novosti. The US military is facing a manpower shortage. Experts started talking about the possibility of moving away from the contract system of personnel recruitment.
"A Few Good Guys"
The US Army missed 15,000 recruits even after lowering the bar by 9,000. In total, in 2022 they wanted to recruit 60 thousand soldiers.
This is the worst result since 1973 - when they completely switched from conscript service to a contract army. Or, as they call it here, "all volunteer."
The Navy and Air Force have the same troubles. Of all the branches of the military, one Marine Corps has reached its targets. But this is the second from the end in terms of personnel part of the army - less only in the Space Forces.
At the same time, they officially try to maintain the total number at a stable level - after a significant reduction from more than two million in 1990 to 1.4 million in 2001. With reservists - the same: since 2000 - 800 thousand. Nevertheless, in high offices they are extremely concerned.
They do not want and cannot
“We can develop as many technologically advanced weapons as we want, but without talented and motivated people to use them, it’s impossible,” said Secretary of the US Army Christina Wormuth.
According to Chief of Staff James McConville, only 23% of Americans aged 17 to 24 qualify. Retired Lieutenant General Thomas Spohr of the Heritage Foundation think-tank attributes this to an unhealthy lifestyle — one in five from 12 to 19 years old is obese.
Young US citizens themselves are not eager to wear military uniforms. Only nine percent are interested in contract service.
Last year's Pentagon poll showed that 57 percent of young people fear psychological problems because of the service, almost half of the health consequences. "They think they're going to be broken," NBC quotes a senior US military as saying.
Demographics also have an impact. In 1995, almost half of Americans had parents who served in the military. Now — only 13%. The personal example of the older generation is very important: 79% of the current contract soldiers are children of the military.
And here is the result of a study by the Ronald Reagan Institute, conducted in 2021: only 45% of the population trust the Armed Forces. This is 25% less than in 2018.
There is no way out of the crisis yet. Experts believe that a fully contract-based Armed Forces is now in question. The Pentagon is obviously not ready to reduce the number of troops. Therefore, half a century after the abandonment of the conscription system, supporters of its return receive a weighty argument.
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MOSCOW, February 27 — RIA Novosti. The US military is facing a manpower shortage. Experts started talking about the possibility of moving away from the contract system of personnel recruitment.
"A Few Good Guys"
The US Army missed 15,000 recruits even after lowering the bar by 9,000. In total, in 2022 they wanted to recruit 60 thousand soldiers.
This is the worst result since 1973 - when they completely switched from conscript service to a contract army. Or, as they call it here, "all volunteer."
The Navy and Air Force have the same troubles. Of all the branches of the military, one Marine Corps has reached its targets. But this is the second from the end in terms of personnel part of the army - less only in the Space Forces.
At the same time, they officially try to maintain the total number at a stable level - after a significant reduction from more than two million in 1990 to 1.4 million in 2001. With reservists - the same: since 2000 - 800 thousand. Nevertheless, in high offices they are extremely concerned.
They do not want and cannot
“We can develop as many technologically advanced weapons as we want, but without talented and motivated people to use them, it’s impossible,” said Secretary of the US Army Christina Wormuth.
According to Chief of Staff James McConville, only 23% of Americans aged 17 to 24 qualify. Retired Lieutenant General Thomas Spohr of the Heritage Foundation think-tank attributes this to an unhealthy lifestyle — one in five from 12 to 19 years old is obese.
Young US citizens themselves are not eager to wear military uniforms. Only nine percent are interested in contract service.
Last year's Pentagon poll showed that 57 percent of young people fear psychological problems because of the service, almost half of the health consequences. "They think they're going to be broken," NBC quotes a senior US military as saying.
Demographics also have an impact. In 1995, almost half of Americans had parents who served in the military. Now — only 13%. The personal example of the older generation is very important: 79% of the current contract soldiers are children of the military.
And here is the result of a study by the Ronald Reagan Institute, conducted in 2021: only 45% of the population trust the Armed Forces. This is 25% less than in 2018.
There is no way out of the crisis yet. Experts believe that a fully contract-based Armed Forces is now in question. The Pentagon is obviously not ready to reduce the number of troops. Therefore, half a century after the abandonment of the conscription system, supporters of its return receive a weighty argument.
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"Это может все изменить". Армия США проигрывает важнейшую битву
Американские Вооруженные силы столкнулись с дефицитом кадров. Эксперты заговорили о возможности отхода от контрактной системы набора личного состава. О причинах РИА Новости, 27.02.2023
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