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Ukraine's War Fuels Birthrate Crisis Amidst Patriotic Resolve

2/23/2026

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The war in Ukraine has worsened a demographic crisis with a birthrate of about one per three deaths.
Births fell from 2,300 in 2020 to 952 in 2023.
In Kyiv, Ivanna Didur's family remains, viewing childbirth as patriotic despite danger.
The Ukrainian government has increased financial support for new mothers to counter the decline.
Valeriia Ivashchenko, a mother, says the war's outcome will shape Europe and challenge international law.

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Story summary

The war in Ukraine has worsened a demographic crisis with a birthrate of about one per three deaths.
Births fell from 2,300 in 2020 to 952 in 2023.
In Kyiv, Ivanna Didur's family remains, viewing childbirth as patriotic despite danger.
The Ukrainian government has increased financial support for new mothers to counter the decline.
Valeriia Ivashchenko, a mother, says the war's outcome will shape Europe and challenge international law.