**Ukraine’s Real Problem is Not War Fatigue, But Lack of Resources**
Many news articles about the Russian-Ukrainian war use the term “war fatigue.” This means that people in Ukraine are tired of fighting. However, Ukrainian authors rarely use this term and have different reasons for it.
Some headlines say that “war fatigue” makes Ukrainians more willing to give up land. But this idea is wrong. It suggests that at first, people were eager to fight and then got tired. This is not true.
In February 2022, when Russia attacked Ukraine, many people wanted to join the army to defend their country. But now, there are fewer volunteers. The reason is not that people got tired of fighting, but that they lack resources.
Take Oleksandr, an IT specialist who served in the military from 2014 to 2016. He joined the army again in February 2022 because he had no other choice. Many others felt the same way.
People defending their country don’t feel “war fever” because they want to protect themselves, not attack. The war Ukraine is fighting is 100% defensive.
When people talk about “war fatigue,” they often focus on psychological factors rather than real problems. In reality, Ukraine faces many resource challenges in its third year of war. These issues are rarely mentioned in articles that emphasize “fatigue.”
**The Real Problem: Lack of Resources**
Ukraine’s problem is not that people are tired of fighting, but that they lack the resources to do so effectively. This means that the country needs more money, weapons, and support from its allies.
By using the term “war fatigue,” we ignore the real problems Ukraine faces and focus on a more convenient explanation. This is not helpful in understanding the situation or finding solutions to it.