The (un)touchable morale of Ukrainian soldiers

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




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