Lozova is a city in the Kharkiv region, located close to the front line. It is under constant shelling by Russian forces. Due to the lack of centralized heating and water supply, so-called Points of Resilience have been opened in the city, providing residents with a place to warm up, rest, and charge phones and other electronic devices. The situation remains difficult, but is not critical at this time.
Ukraine does not consider capitulation an option. The struggle will continue as long as the Ukrainian people exist. Russia’s aggression is not limited to Ukraine alone — Poland and the Baltic states may also be at risk in the future. The Russian authorities are unable to offer their population development or prosperity, relying instead on war and the illusion of national “greatness” to maintain control. An end to the war would inevitably raise uncomfortable questions within Russian society about poverty, inequality, and responsibility.
At the same time, Ukraine is facing internal challenges. Recent public scandals linked to allegations of corruption have been exploited by Russia to strengthen its propaganda narratives. This has negatively affected Ukraine’s international standing and is particularly painful for ordinary Ukrainians, who continue to pay the highest price for the war — at the front, in their homes, and under constant fire.
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