EDITOR'S CORNER: Tired of Ukraine?

These past few weeks, it’s been difficult to find new ways to talk about Ukraine. Not because the war has become less relevant—far from it—but because a kind of fatigue has set in. The exhaustion of war, of suffering, of seemingly endless struggle, is weighing on me, and maybe on all of us.

Three and a half years. That’s how long we’ve spent discussing death, destruction, and the desperate effort to get our Western governments to take this war seriously. And that’s exactly why this topic must remain at the forefront.

IT’S NOT THE TIME TO FORGET

Ukraine is enduring one of its most difficult summers yet. Although Russia’s summer offensive has largely failed to make significant territorial gains, Ukrainians continue to face relentless nightly attacks from drones and missiles. Cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv—once considered relatively safe—now live under the constant shadow of aerial threats. Each night, hundreds of drones rain down, sowing terror, destruction, and loss of life. This sustained campaign is part of Russia’s strategy of psychological warfare—designed to wear down the population’s will to resist, to exhaust their spirit, and to push them toward accepting peace at any cost. A cost that would ultimately serve Russia’s interests.

Every week, thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians lose their lives. And yet, Ukraine's allies hesitate. We know the war cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely. We know Russia must not win—not now, not ever! But we still don’t have a coherent answer for how to bring this to an end. We talk about "red lines," but refuse to define them clearly. We talk about peace, but dare not speak of victory. Sometimes, it feels hopeless. 

Decision-makers—politicians, diplomats, analysts—those with real influence, continue to delay. Is it fear? Complacency? A quiet hope that somehow this will all resolve itself, without having to confront the uncomfortable possibility of a fractured Russia? Whatever the reason, the result is paralysis. 

But for the rest of us—for the "ordinary" people—this is not the moment to fall silent. This is not the time to look away. We must raise our voices, demand action, and hold our leaders accountable.

BUT, WHAT IS THE RIGHT CHOICE?

This is the eternal question. How do we end this war? How do we confront the threat posed by a nuclear-armed aggressor without tipping the world into chaos? How do we address the broader implications of a weakened or defeated Russia, while facing the realities of rising authoritarian powers like China and Iran?

There are no simple answers. But complexity is not an excuse for inaction. The right choice begins with moral clarity: Ukraine has the right to defend itself from an aggressive state, and we have a duty to support that defense—fully, consistently, and without hesitation. The cost of wavering is measured not in dollars, but in lives lost and our democracies weakened.

And so we return to the beginning: no, it is not the time to be tired of Ukraine. It is the time to be unwavering. To stay informed. To speak up. Because while war fatigue may be natural, indifference is a choice—and it’s one we cannot afford to make.

CONCLUSION 

Ultimately, this war is about more than just Ukraine—it’s about the future of the international order. It’s about whether borders can be redrawn by force and whether democracies will stand firm against authoritarian aggression. Turning away now, whether out of fatigue or frustration, only emboldens those who rely on our silence. Our attention matters. Our voices matter. Even without positions of power, we help build the momentum that drives change.

Russia cannot be allowed to bully smaller nations simply because Vladimir Putin clings to the imperialist vision of a “Russkiy Mir.” If Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, its ambitions will not end there. Moldova, Estonia, and other Baltic states could be next—perhaps even Finland, Sweden, and other European nations. The consequences of inaction would echo far beyond Ukraine’s borders.