Why is Ukraine Becoming What It Fights Against?
As the bloodshed in Ukraine approaches its third anniversary, the narrative surrounding the conflict has begun to reveal its deeper, more unsettling layers — both globally, between a polarized world of Western dominance and its enemies, and within the warring countries themselves.
At the beginning, it appeared as a straightforward tale: the nation suffers a brutal invasion by a larger, despotic neighbour and fights to protect freedom, dignity, and European values. But today, this narrative no longer aligns with reality. After over two and a half years of war, it feels like a convenient façade, repeated endlessly despite deeper, unresolved contradictions.Inner tension
While it’s rather clear that Ukraine didn’t choose this war — no country would willingly engage in such a dire conflict when it’s so much weaker than its adversary — it has, by relying on continuous Western support, distanced itself from any meaningful peace talks with Russia. Ukraine is choosing to continue the war, hoping to gain a more favorable position for possible peace negotiations, yet it is doing so in a way that needlessly prolongs the suffering of its citizens.
There are two internal issues that the media often fails to shed light on: the motivation of men to fight and persistent corruption scandals — problems that are closely intertwined.
