Societal Resolve Amid War:Lessons from Ukraine´s Response to the Russian Invasion
Journal: Obrana a strategie (Defence & Strategy)
Year: 2024

This study explores the phenomenon of societal resolve as demonstrated by Ukraine during Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. By synthesising existing research, the article identifies 12 defining features of Ukraine's societal resolve, categorised into long-term qualities, such as a strong national identity and civic duty, and short-term responses, including collective volunteering and unity under existential threat. These factors highlight Ukraine's successful nation-building, democra