Ukraine’s internally displaced women face a complex dilemma: whether to return home or integrate into their host communities. To promote social cohesion and resilience, government policies should take into account IDPs’ unique experiences and needs.

The steadfast support for European integration among Ukrainians is rooted in a perception of the EU as a community of shared democratic principles. The union should leverage its democratic appeal to solidify its role as a catalyst for change beyond its borders.

For its long-term reconstruction, Ukraine cannot rely solely on the unity and courage of its citizens. Re-creating the country’s security and reforming its institutions will require an open, inclusive national debate about political vulnerabilities and postwar recovery.

“We need to stop going to funerals, stop going crazy, stop being afraid of missiles.”

Russia’s invasion has mobilized Ukrainians from all walks of life in pursuit of a common goal. But as the war goes on, the country will have to face new economic, political, and social challenges.