The state of martial law involves the mobilization of people and all resources, which is why it's crucial to compel Russia to end this war swiftly. If half of the army goes home tomorrow, Vladimir Putin will kill all Ukrainians, believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He noted that there are requests for demobilization, but these are not provided for by law.
"Martial law entails the mobilization of people and all resources available in the country. Absolutely everyone. Unfortunately, this is a challenge of this war, and therefore we need to expedite the process to end it and force Russia to conclude this war," Zelensky stated in an interview with Italian journalist Cecilia Sali, who was released from Iranian captivity on January 8.
"We are defending ourselves today. If tomorrow, for instance, half of the army simply goes home, then we should have surrendered on the first day. That's the reality. Because if half of the people go home tomorrow, Putin will kill us all," the president emphasized.