Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, confirmed that the proposed US peace plan does not impose any restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to mobilize troops, emphasizing that a standing peacetime army of 800,000 soldiers would be sufficient to ensure national defense.
Speaking in an interview with Channel 24 on December 29, Syrskyi addressed concerns over whether a US-backed peace framework might constrain Ukraine’s future military capacity.
“We are not restricted in our mobilization efforts. All our mobilization capabilities and parameters remain intact,” he stated.
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Dec 29, 2025 01:11
According to Syrskyi, earlier drafts of the plan suggested reducing Ukraine’s standing army to 600,000, but after negotiations, the 800,000 figure was agreed upon—a number that Ukraine considers both realistic and sufficient.
“This number ensures a stable and planned mobilization process,” he said, adding that it would also allow Ukraine to effectively respond in the event of renewed Russian aggression.
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The general’s remarks come as Kyiv and its partners continue discussions on a long-term security architecture for Ukraine, balancing military readiness with international expectations.
On the same day, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree ordering year-round conscription in 2026, with a target of 261,000 men aged 18 to 30.
Earlier, Putin also signed a law that effectively allows Russia to disregard rulings by foreign and international courts in criminal cases conducted without Moscow’s participation.
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