Ukraine War: No Choice for Ukrainians – More Putin Means More War

Ukraine War: No Choice for Ukrainians – More Putin Means More War.

In Ukraine, the term “election” when referring to Russia’s presidential vote is consistently framed in quotation marks, underscoring a deep skepticism towards the legitimacy of such political exercises under Vladimir Putin’s regime.

The recent proclamation of Putin’s overwhelming victory, claiming an astonishing 87% of the vote, has not been received with surprise in Ukraine, much less with any sense of humor. Rather, it is perceived as a grim harbinger of continued aggression: more missiles, more drones, and relentless shelling.

The full-scale invasion Putin initiated two years ago is far from over; it is expected to intensify.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, in response to the election outcome, branded Putin as “sick with power,” a leader whose ambition knows no bounds.

Zelensky’s call to the international community was clear: Putin must be held accountable, advocating for a trial at The International Criminal Court in The Hague, where Putin is already wanted for the forced deportation of Ukrainian children—a war crime.

The control exerted over Russian elections has grown tighter each year, systematically eliminating any semblance of genuine opposition.

The narrative pushed by the Kremlin posits Putin as the sole choice for Russia, an equivalence ingrained in the national psyche.

However, for Ukrainians, Putin’s name evokes the horrors of Mariupol, Bucha, and Bakhmut—symbols of devastating loss, displacement, and relentless warfare.

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The toll of Putin’s war is measured in the fresh graves that mar Ukrainian soil, the destruction of homes, and the forced retreat into bomb shelters.

Personal stories of suffering and loss, like that of a young girl grievously injured and her brother killed on the frontline, underscore the deep scars inflicted by this conflict.

The war has decimated ranks, leaving soldiers who once fought alongside dozens of comrades as the sole survivors.

Yet, Putin does not bear this burden alone.

The widespread antipathy in Ukraine extends beyond him to encompass much of the Russian populace, perceived as complicit through their inaction.

Decades, perhaps even generations, of potential reconciliation between the two nations have been obliterated.

Despite the crackdown on dissent within Russia itself, where protests against Putin’s regime often result in imprisonment, there are Russians who oppose the war, some even at great personal risk.

Among them are those who have chosen exile over complicity, including individuals who fight alongside Ukrainians against their homeland, driven by a profound sense of guilt and a moral imperative to act.

As Putin’s Russia vows to continue its aggressive campaign, Ukraine is left with no alternative but to defend its sovereignty and people.

The war, perpetuated by Putin’s unyielding grip on power, forces Ukrainians into a relentless fight for survival—a fight they did not choose but are determined to endure.

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