Victory and Ukraine’s Domestic Struggles
According to serviceman Hennadii Druzenko, speaking on Yuriy Romanenko’s program, winning the war is just the beginning. The real internal test for Ukraine will come once Russian military pressure eases. Druzenko stressed the need to develop and implement a creative national project that can unite society.
Druzenko argued that simply defining the nation as 'not Russian' will not be enough to hold the country together in the long run. He believes the internal challenge will truly emerge when the external enemy’s influence fades. The war, he said, is fundamentally a fight for Ukraine’s right to determine its own future.
“We must understand that the war is a struggle for the right to decide our own future. But winning the war is only the beginning,” said Hennadii Druzenko.
Druzenko emphasized that current successes are merely a borrowed opportunity. After demonstrating remarkable survival skills, Ukraine now risks losing to itself. The key task after the war will be finding and executing a creative project to bring society together.
Druzenko’s remarks highlight that military victory alone is not enough; Ukraine must also address internal divisions and consolidate its society. Once active hostilities end, the country will need to focus on building a unified national vision to overcome differences and ensure long-term stability. Successfully implementing such projects may be the key to lasting peace and development.
As Ukraine prepares for the challenges of post-war reconstruction, the discussion around the need for a comprehensive national framework is gaining traction. A recent call from a Ukrainian serviceman for a constitutional overhaul highlights the importance of redefining the state's structure to foster unity and address internal divisions. Such initiatives may prove essential in shaping a stable future for the nation, particularly as the focus shifts from military to social cohesion.