According to our calculations, more than 100 Kalmyks died in one year. These are very big losses for our people. Another part of the soldiers return crippled. That is why popular opposition to mobilization is growing. Men leave for Kazakhstan, Turkey or the USA.
In my opinion, representatives of our people should fight on the side of Ukraine. In this way, we will bring our joint victory closer. We need support and understanding from the Ukrainian authorities for help in forming our national units within the Armed Forces.
Vladimir Dovdanov, Deputy Chairman of the Congress of the Oirot-Kalmyk People, Minister of Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia in 2004-2005.
