Ukrainian Presidency Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak agrees with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on the “path” of sanctions against Ukrainians living abroad who ignore the “invitation” to join the armed forces to fight against Russian forces. “It’s right,” Pololyak argued. “The minister is absolutely right here.”
Podolyak claims it is necessary to ensure that all Ukrainians “are equal” and that everyone “takes some responsibility for what is happening in the country,” the scene of the Russian invasion that began on February 24, 2022. However, he warned: Any action must be coordinated with the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the governments of other countries.
“The governments of the countries where our men are stationed should be consulted,” he said, after the defense minister yesterday hypothesized that Ukrainians living abroad would be recruited at recruitment centers. Then the Defense Ministry clarified and explained that it was an “invitation” and that “for now” no sanctions were envisaged (there was talk of asking the countries where the Ukrainians the army wants to recruit live). to revoke their permission). residence or withdrawal of social benefits).