The Daily In Ukraine, the Men Who Must Stay and Fight
Mar 1, 2022
Clare Toeniskoetter and Lynsea Garrison delve into the harsh realities faced by men in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. They share poignant stories from Eugene Prasol, an I.T. worker in Kharkiv, grappling with the moral complexities of fighting for his country. The discussion navigates the emotional turmoil of separation at the borders, the internal conflicts of young men caught between societal expectations and personal aspirations, and the evolving nature of brotherly bonds in a time of war.
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Forced Separation at the Border
- Tara Neitze, an American living in Kyiv, documented her evacuation bus ride to Poland.
- Ukrainian men aged 18-60 were forced to stay, causing emotional goodbyes.
Staying to Fight in Kharkiv
- Eugene, a 27-year-old IT worker from Kharkiv, chose to stay despite his family leaving.
- He grapples with the decision to fight and prepares Molotov cocktails, anticipating guerrilla warfare.
Fleeing Ukraine Twice
- Tigran, a 23-year-old animator, tried to flee to Poland but was rejected due to being male.
- As a gay man and Crimean native, he feels unfairly forced to fight and considers illegal border crossing.