Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are estimated to have more than tripled its personnel since the full-scale war began on Feb. 24, 2022, currently adding up to around 700,000 soldiers, according to Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. If we include the Border Guard, National Guard, and police, the total comes up to around 1 million. Conscription is