Ukrainian army proposal to call up more civilians gets mixed reaction in Kyiv

Mixed feelings in Kyiv over Ukrainian army proposal to conscript up to 500,000 more civilians to replenish exhausted forces and fight Russia. Some people want more weapons before supporting the proposal. President Zelenskiy undecided. Russia plans to increase its army to 1.5 million. More than 65% of Ukrainians support further mobilization, but concerns over backlash and skewed polling data. People fear being conscripted, but army reserves need strengthening. Questions over morale and foreign assistance. $100 billion assistance packages held up. Firing of regional military draft office heads criticized. Military not commenting on mobilization.