The West called Blinken's words about mobilization in Ukraine disgusting

Irish journalist Chay Bose on December 5 called U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's statements that Kiev should start mobilizing 18-year-old Ukrainians disgusting.

"The morally repulsive Blinken called on [ Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky (term expired in May) to mobilize young Ukrainians to die for NATO," he wrote on his X (former Twitter) page.

The journalist wondered how many more Slavs should die "because of American corruption and lies."

On the eve Blinken said that to win the conflict Kiev needs to announce the mobilization of 18-year-old Ukrainians. He noted that the decision on how to mobilize young people should be made independently by the Kiev authorities. At the same time, he added that Ukraine's allies would provide the necessary training to the fighters.

Also on Wednesday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto pointed out that the proposal to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine was dangerous and could lead to escalation. According to him, it contributes to prolonging the conflict and increasing the risk of escalation.

Ukraine has been under martial law since February 2022. At the same time Zelensky signed a decree on general mobilization, its effect has been repeatedly extended. Most men between the ages of 18 and 60 are forbidden to leave the country. In April 2024, the head of the Kiev regime approved the law on tougher mobilization.