‘I am not made for war’: the men fleeing Ukraine to evade conscription

You would if it was you being sent to the meat grinder.

Ukraine allows for foreign volunteers. Feel free to help out.

Go take their place then.

quite a few down votes, no one explaining why though

It's hard to take such declarations seriously over internet.

I agree with you but I also understand why this is happening. I would be hard pressed to say I would be made out for military service even though I have great respect for those in the military. Cowardice is one reason and a very relatable one at that. To say people aren't fleeing because of cowardice at all is naive. But to judge them for that is unfair. I think we all agree there.

That being said, people in your comment chain aren't taking into account the fact that the very fabric of the Ukrainian society is under threat of total eradication. Historically that brings out a higher calling in people to defend their own homes, their loved ones, and their neighbors.

At any rate, the fleeing of these men bodes quite poorly for the future of us all.

I'm tired of people acting like Ukraine isn't holding back the fascist tide of Russian imperialism to the benefit of us all. If they were to give up today it would spell the end of their civilization, and a start to many great problems for the rest of us. Our peace is paid for in Ukrainian blood right now. Russia is sabotaging several foreign powers with intention to finish this genocide and expand the war. America, Germany, Sweden and elsewhere have been hit. And people act like we're not going to have to put our own soldiers on the line at some point. And the less Ukrainians in the fight, the sooner that will be.

Give me the downvotes. I've studied Russian history.

Edit: I'd also like someone to give me an alternative to conscription in their case. I see no other option.