The dynamics of events in Ukraine have profoundly shaken the world and revealed many things in their true light. Not only has Ukraine made a loud statement about itself, but it has also forced the true plans of the “brother” to clearly manifest—a “brother” who, as it turns out, had been making prolonged preparations to seize minds and territories. And when that didn’t work out, he simply went to war, deciding that military actions would cover everything up and make it impossible to blame him. After all, he is a “peacekeeper” who is simply saving people from the terrible “Banderites.” But Ukraine once again did not live up to Putin’s expectations, and the war became absolutely atypical.
In this war, the battle takes place on the level of economics and perception, as well as on the level of endurance and dignity. A total test of the Ukrainian people is underway—a test of national self-identification, of the readiness to fight for the independence and territorial integrity of their country. It is just that, for now, this fight is happening without assault rifles, but through choices, actions, and mutual support.
Politicians are being tested on their ability to place national interests above personal ones, to act not on impulse, but thoughtfully and in accordance with the demands of wartime. After all, just because martial law hasn’t been declared doesn’t mean there is no war—it is simply different. And every politician can no longer say and do whatever they please; before acting, they must consider how it actually looks and whether it plays into the hands of the enemy, who is eagerly waiting for mistakes and sabotage.
The Ukrainian military is being tested for loyalty and decisiveness, for the ability to act in completely unusual conditions where they must stand firm morally and tactically. Of course, it is very difficult to wage a war without weapons (author’s note: referring to the non-violent resistance in Crimea in March 2014), but the sooner we understand that this is a completely new type of war, the easier it will be for us to win it. Because then everyone will clearly realize what kind of war this is, and that we need to act differently. We need to be attentive and forward-looking, calm and collected, understanding that things won’t happen quickly, and if they do, it might not be in our favor.
Therefore, we simply need to eliminate all possibilities for the enemy to advance and cut off everything we can economically, so as not to support him in any way.
Perhaps the motto of this war is: “Stand firm morally and tactically.”
After all, we find ourselves in an illusion: we live peacefully, but in reality, a war is going on. The sooner we can rid ourselves of this illusion, the sooner we will start acting adequately and in accordance with the realities of war.
Be attentive and remember: they are trying to conquer Ukraine.
Olena Boiko — a business coach who creates results
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