Ukraine’s army chief apologizes, reveals only 2,000 soldiers signed new contracts

Ukraine’s top military commander broke his silence with an apology and a stark warning about troop pay. In a rare public statement, the army chief revealed that only 2,000 soldiers have signed the new military contracts so far—a number far below expectations. The apology was directed at Fedorov, a senior official, though the exact reason was not specified. The low contract uptake raises fresh concerns about morale and retention in Ukraine’s armed forces as the war continues.