Thread by @joni_askola

1/7 THREAD: Ukraine needs to mobilize and recruit more troops

russia is growing its army faster than it’s losing soldiers, adding 9,000 troops every month.

Europe must step up its aid to help Ukraine respond before it’s too late

2/7 russia plans to form 10 new divisions by year’s end. Two are already active.

Despite high casualties, russia’s armed forces keep expanding.

Ukraine must expand its own — but it needs help to do so

3/7 Ukraine is reforming its military command structure — improving command, training, and coordination.

This is a major opportunity to build a stronger, more effective force.

But reforms need time, resources, and serious support

4/7 To make mobilization and recruitment easier, Ukraine needs:

- More resources
- Longer, better training
- Clearer communication
- Better incentives to volunteer
- More rotations
- A command with a better reputation

5/7 To make this possible, Europe must:

✅ Place long-term orders of Western equipment for Ukraine
✅ Invest more in Ukraine’s defense industry
✅ Provide more financial support

This is how we help Ukraine win — not just survive

6/7 We also need to sanction russia harder and smarter. And Ukraine must be allowed to strike back — especially at russia’s energy production. That’s where it hurts. That’s how we shift the balance

7/7 Ukraine is doing its part because it has no choice — but it still needs to do more. And so must Europe. We don’t do nearly enough to help.

The war isn’t slowing down — it’s escalating. Let’s match Ukraine’s resolve with real support 🇺🇦