It has been almost four years since the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. When Russia attacked in 2022, there was tremendous enthusiasm and solidarity among the people of Ukraine. Lakhs of citizens had joined the army to protect the country. Someone from every house took charge. At that time it seemed that every citizen of Ukraine had become a soldier, but with the passage of time the situation has completely changed. Now this war has not become a symbol of pride for the people, but of fear and helplessness.

Now forcibly recruiting people

According to the report of British newspaper The Sun, more than 1 million people voluntarily joined the Ukrainian army in the initial months of the war. But as the war dragged on, people’s enthusiasm waned. To avoid recruitment, many people even started buying medical certificates so that they could be declared ‘unfit’. When the government cracked down on corruption, it abolished medical commissions. Despite this, now the army is forced to recruit forcibly.

people being caught and recruited on the streets

According to reports, now army personnel stand at checkpoints in many cities of Ukraine. Any male aged between 18 to 60 years who passes through there, his identity is checked. If he comes under the scope of recruitment, he is directly sent to the recruitment centre. In many cases, soldiers force people into minibuses. In Ukraine this process is now being called ‘Basification’.

Dissatisfaction is increasing in the society

Now Ukrainian society is divided into two parts. On one side there are those who are fighting on the front, and on the other side there are those who are living a normal life in the cities. Female officer Yulia Mikitenko says, “When I see people roaming around with their families, I get angry. My soldiers do not get this freedom.”

Lakhs injured, thousands deaths

According to government figures, more than 45,000 soldiers have been killed so far and about 3.8 lakh have been injured. This long war has broken the courage of the people of Ukraine. Now there is a need for soldiers, but people have become afraid of recruitment. What was once a symbol of patriotism has now become a tiresome and painful compulsion for the people.

Read this also-

Donald Trump dealt a blow to Russia, canceled plutonium agreement with America, know what is the whole matter

Ukraine President Volodimir Zelanski said on Friday (15 August 2025) that even on the day of high level meeting in Alaska, Russia’s continuous attacks show that Moscow has no intention of ending the war. Jailonsky’s remarks came before the meeting of US President Trump and Russian President Putin. The talks between the two leaders are part of the efforts to end the conflict for almost three years.

Posting on social media, Zelansky wrote that Russian people are committing murders even on the day of conversation and it says a lot. He clarified that Ukraine is working with Washington and European colleagues working on the justification of war and is expected to have a strong stand from the US.

On the day of negotiations, the russians are killed as well. And that speakes volumes. Recently, weʼve discussed with the us and europeans what can truly work. Everyone needs a just end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to brings the war to an end,… pic.twitter.com/tmn8f4jdzl

— Volodymyr zelenskyy / володимир зеленськия (@zelenskyyua) August 15, 2025

Jailonsky emphasis on American strength

Jailonsky said that Moscow also includes American resolve in his war strategy. Everything will depend on this. Russia gives importance to American strength and there is no doubt.

Statement of Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an important summit on Friday (15 August 2025) in Ankrej, Alaska. The main objective of this meeting was to take steps towards ending the Ukraine war that has been going on for almost three years. However, despite a three -hour long discussion, no final agreement could be reached. During this time, Trump said that there will be no agreement until the entire agreement is done. He said that some issues have been agreed, but many important points are still left. At the same time, Putin described the conversation as intense and useful and said that Russia wants to end the war with honesty, but its legitimate concerns also must be resolved.

Also read: Ceasefire announced in Alaska, 3 hours meeting between Trump and Putin, Russian President laid this condition