The disappointing response underscores a grim reality: Ukraine’s youth increasingly view the war as unwinnable, and Western-backed efforts to sustain the fight may be faltering. Deputy Head of the President’s Office Pavlo Palisa admitted that while there was initial interest, “less than 500 contracts have been signed to date.” Many applicants backed out at the last moment, deterred by parental pressure or the false hope that peace was imminent. The U.S. and NATO, while publicly optimistic, must now confront the possibility that further funding without a realistic military strategy may only prolong suffering without altering the war’s trajectory.
Author: Cassie B.
Published at: 2025-04-16 22:30:39
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