Kyiv, UKRAINE – Ukrainians are feeling like pawns. We don’t know what to expect. Sometimes it’s better just to wait, just to believe.
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This feeling of uncertainty is not unique to Ukraine – it resonates with people everywhere who find themselves swept up in forces beyond their control.
From economic instability to political upheaval, people around the world often feel powerless, waiting for events to unfold and hoping for a positive outcome. In these moments of uncertainty, resilience is born, and communities find strength in their shared experiences and hopes for the future.
In light of global uncertainties, recent events may seem absurd.
Where was it seen that a war criminal was treated as a hero?
Where was it seen that a person who is accused of causing one of the most atrocious conflicts of the 21st century is going on a red carpet and speaking behind the Great Seal of the United States?
We have discovered the answer. Alaska 2025.
Social media is the mirror of the personality. Some users express deep disappointment, perceiving certain international actions as a betrayal of Ukrainian sacrifices. Others welcome gestures of assistance or diplomatic engagement, seeing them as necessary steps toward peace or support. So was the US-Russia summit in Alaska.
Reporter: President Putin, will you stop killing civilians?
Putin, as he touches ear and shrugs: *inaudible*
As a result, this conversation spread across the internet. Ukrainians shared that video as proof of pure violence and disrespect.
Online platforms can showcase the number of stupid people in the world. Some commenters actually responded in support of this demonic man.
For many Ukrainians, some leaders’ actions and rhetoric serve as both a source of hope and a reminder of their vulnerability. Promises of assistance are welcomed, but there is a constant awareness that the fate of Ukraine is often debated in distant capitals, far removed from the realities on the ground.
This dynamic underscores the sense of being pawns in a larger game, where decisions made by powerful actors have profound consequences on everyday lives.
To prevent the loss, it’s important to have allies on your side. Without military assistance, without the people’s connection, the checkmate could have happened a long time ago.
Ukraine is on the way to its European integration and feels its commitment to be a part of the EU.
European support acts as a crucial piece on the chessboard, helping to defend against threats and create new opportunities. Each act of solidarity strengthens Ukraine’s position and keeps the king from falling.
And that’s what will be done in Washington.
Pawns are perceived as the weakest figures on the board. But that’s not true. Enough time will pass, and the pawn may turn into a queen. In the realm of statements by world leaders, we know the truth.
Our mission is to do whatever we can to secure victory on that chessboard.
Vladlen Zaytsev is a Reporter with Youth Journalism International.
