Russia Is Forcing Conscripts To Fight, While Ukrainians Are Desperate To Enlist
"The relative morale of the two sides is playing a key role in shaping how the war is being fought," said Jason Lyall, an associate professor in transnational studies at Dartmouth College. He told VICE World News that on the Ukrainian side, Zelenskyy's decision to remain in Kyiv and his skilled media presence has boosted morale, increased the number of volunteers joining the resistance, and inspired confidence among international backers like NATO.
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