Zelensky seeks cash, but soldiers abandon Ukraine army: 200,000 fled, 2 million more 'wanted' for…

As Ukraine appeals for more financial aid from its Western partners, a growing crisis is unfolding inside its own armed forces. The government is pushing for fresh cash to sustain the war effort against Russia, even as tens of thousands of soldiers are reported missing from the front lines. Reports suggest that around 200,000 troops are absent without leave, while another 2 million Ukrainians are being sought for allegedly evading military service under wartime rules. This video breaks down the scale of the manpower crisis, what it means for Ukraine’s battlefield prospects, and how it clashes with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s push for more money, weapons, and support from abroad. We also look at how Moscow may be trying to exploit Ukraine’s internal strains, and why this growing gap between political demands and military reality could shape the next phase of the war.