Due to corruption in military enlistment offices, more Ukrainians want to independently choose where to serve, according to Politico.
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Due to corruption in military enlistment offices, more Ukrainians want to independently choose where to serve, according to Politico.

Nov 10, 2023

The trend of submitting documents directly for a chosen position or regiment has resulted from scandals related to corruption and abuse of office in the enlistment offices.

"Many Ukrainians still want to fight but prefer to enlist in units they know and trust," the publication states. However, more experienced soldiers note that allowing such freedom of choice is a luxury given the current scale of the war.

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