The Ukrainian military has banned soldiers from using the word "retreat" in press communications, mandating positive terms like "offensive" and "victory" instead. An RFE/RL reporter revealed widespread internal dishonesty, with commanders fearful of reporting problems to superiors. Despite mobilizing over a million troops since 2022, Ukraine faces serious challenges, including 100,000 desertion cases. Plans are underway to recruit 160,000 more troops while Russian forces continue advancing in Donbass.
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