What has been the impact of the ongoing war on the Ukrainian people and how are they responding?

After three years of conflict, Ukrainians are displaying remarkable resilience while simultaneously feeling the weight of exhaustion. Igor Novikov, a former Zelenskyy advisor, emphasizes that maintaining faith is crucial despite the prolonged struggle, noting that 'it's not over till it's over.' Christina Ruffini, who witnessed Ukrainian refugees crossing the border on the first day of the war, attests to their extraordinary toughness. She observes that while 'the entire world has been impressed by the perseverance' of Ukrainians, the exhaustion inevitably takes its toll on the population as the conflict extends beyond 1,000 days.