Jaroslava Barbieri

In conversation with Jaroslava Barbieri, an academic focusing on Ukraine's mobilization, the discussion unveils the motives behind Russia's swift advances in the Donbas region. Topics include the ongoing battle for the strategic town of Pokrovsk and the challenges of troop mobilization amid increasing attacks. Barbieri shares insights from her research on public attitudes towards military service, revealing a surprising pessimism among young Ukrainians shaped by their experiences of conflict and past crises. Emotional struggles of military families also take center stage.