It is not easy for Ukrainian soldiers to stay motivated now that Russia is gaining ground. This is what soldiers at the front tell Simone Peek. More military support is necessary. Otherwise, they fear, Ukraine will not survive.
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- Guest:
- Simone Peek
- Presentation:
- Floor Boon
- Editorial:
- Ruben Pest and Esmee Dirks
- Edit:
- Jan Paul de Bondt
- Photo:
- Andriy Andriyenko/AP