Ukraine’s military reform stalls as war pressures expose deep structural gaps

Ukraine’s Military Reform Faces Major Setbacks

Ukraine’s effort to transition to a NATO-style military corps system, one of the most ambitious reforms during the war, remains stalled. Continuous Russian military pressure combined with persistent internal structural issues have severely disrupted the reform process.

Structural Challenges Amid War

Despite the urgent need to modernize and align its military forces with NATO standards, Ukraine struggles with deep-rooted organizational deficiencies. These gaps prevent the effective establishment and operation of the corps-level command structure intended to improve command and control across the battlefield.

Impact of the Ongoing Conflict

The ongoing war drains resources and diverts focus from long-term reforms to immediate battlefield needs. The intensity and unpredictability of Russian offensives force the military to prioritize survival and frontline tactics over institutional changes.

“The war has exposed systemic weaknesses that demand urgent attention,” experts note, highlighting that reform timelines no longer align with the realities of conflict.

Consequences for Ukrainian Defense

The delay in military reform undermines Ukraine’s ability to fully leverage international military assistance and adopt NATO interoperability standards. This hampers strategic coordination and may impact Ukraine’s longer-term defense effectiveness beyond the current war.


Ukraine’s military reform efforts, though crucial, are severely hindered by the ongoing war and entrenched structural shortcomings, limiting progress toward NATO integration.

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TVP World TVP World — 2025-11-25

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