“Tymoshenko Criticizes Mobilization Bill as Repressive” – VIDEO 15 280224
This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Tymoshenko’s video appeal on the YouTube channel, War Ukraine-Russia News Hub reports.
“The new bill on mobilization, like the previous one, is not just an ordinary normative act. It is not just a mistake and a violation of the Constitution. It is a harsh and cynical plan for the gradual liquidation of the Ukrainian nation,” Tymoshenko said.
In her opinion, the provisions of this draft law will not help in any way to replenish the ranks of the Ukrainian army at the front. In particular, she believes that every soldier who has served more than 18 months should receive the right to leave or demobilization, and he should be replaced by a trained employee of the security forces, of which we have almost half a million.
“This law will only introduce fear, chaos and aggression into the Ukrainian society already traumatized by the war. It can also introduce a tragic split between the government and the people. It will destroy our unity and provoke civil conflict, which is absolutely unacceptable now,” Tymoshenko added.
The politician is also convinced that Ukraine needs a voluntary and fair mobilization. At the same time, the government draft law provides the exact opposite.
In addition, in her opinion, we cannot allow the mobilization of people with disabilities, single parents, parents with many children who care for single elderly people or people with disabilities. At the same time, the draft law should contain guarantees of benefits and payments to veterans, the wounded and the families of the dead.
“Our team will do everything possible to ensure that not a single element of violence against people remains in the document. I am convinced that Ukrainians are capable of protecting their land voluntarily and motivated,” she added.
Tymoshenko also added that she will hold negotiations with all faction leaders in the parliament to finally reject this bill.