Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has issued a strong statement calling on Ukraine to mobilise all men and women aged 18 and over to fight against Russia. In his commentary, he drew historical parallels, comparing the current situation to the events of World War II, when Britain resorted to mobilising both men and women.

"I've always had a question for President Zelensky: Why haven't you mobilized all your people? In 1939, we mobilized men, and in 1940, we passed a law on women in war. If you're facing an enemy that wants to destroy you, like Adolf Hitler did, why don't you mobilize?" "Wallace said, commenting on the current military situation in Ukraine.

His words caused heated discussions both inside and outside Ukraine. In Ukraine itself, the reaction to the ex-minister's statement was mixed. Some experts supported the idea of ​​increasing mobilization, emphasizing that the country needs additional human resources to confront the powerful Russian army. However, others noted that Wallace's call ignores the economic and social consequences of such measures, as well as the difficult psychological situation in the country.

Wallace's statement drew both support and criticism on the international stage. Some Western analysts noted that mobilizing large numbers of citizens could strengthen the Ukrainian army, but warned of the potential to undermine Ukraine's internal stability and worsen morale.

The Ukrainian government has so far refrained from commenting on this issue.