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Ukrainian Soldiers Skeptical of Lasting Peace with Russia

12/3/2025

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Ukrainian soldiers in the Dnipropetrovsk region express skepticism that a peace deal with Russia would endure, fearing it would let Russia regroup for future attacks.
They call for guarantees, such as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership, to deter aggression.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges challenges in troop numbers, with battalions understrength amid ongoing fighting.
Analysts warn that sustaining Ukraine's military requires Western support due to defense and expenditure needs.

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Ukrainian soldiers in the Dnipropetrovsk region express skepticism that a peace deal with Russia would endure, fearing it would let Russia regroup for future attacks.
They call for guarantees, such as North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership, to deter aggression.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges challenges in troop numbers, with battalions understrength amid ongoing fighting.
Analysts warn that sustaining Ukraine's military requires Western support due to defense and expenditure needs.