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Ukrainian army proposal to call up more civilians gets mixed reaction in Kyiv, upto 500,000 more civilians has produced mixed feelings in Kyiv, with many people saying more troops are needed to fight Russia but some suggesting it is pointless unless they get more weapons.

Ukraine's military wants to mobilise up to half a million extra soldiers, Zelensky revealed, as war with Russia nearer to 2.5 years mark. In Kyiv as his commanders were seeking "400,000-500,000 (individuals)", he admit this was a "sensitive" costly issue. He said he needed more details be4 backing this move, hinting 500,000 soldiers were already on the front. His comments come in the wake of aid sets from the US & also EU. U.S. Congress last month - Okay $60bn