“The biggest upheaval” awaits Ukrainians after the war: expert surprises with statement
27 May 16:42
Vasyl Voskoboynik, president of the All-Ukrainian Association of International Employment Companies and head of the Office of Migration Policy, stated that once the war ends, Ukraine may face a new major challenge: widespread doubts among citizens about returning home and the prospects for life in the country.
He said this in an interview for the YouTube channel "Komersant Ukrainian".
According to Voskoboynik, the main challenge for society after the end of hostilities will be uncertainty about the future and the country’s economic prospects.
“After the war ends, the biggest shock will be that people will face a huge question—whether to return to Ukraine or stay abroad,” he noted.
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The expert emphasized that a significant portion of Ukrainians may choose labor migration due to the lack of rapid economic recovery.
“I very much doubt that a rapid economic boom awaits us after the war ends. Most likely, our Western partners, who are now promising huge funds for reconstruction, will move very slowly,” said Voskoboynik.
The head of the Office of Migration Policy emphasized that the prolonged war creates a state of constant psychological stress and uncertainty for citizens, as Ukrainians do not know whether to have children, start their own businesses here, or count on being able to achieve any goals.
According to Voskoboynik, Ukrainians are essentially “living day to day,” waiting for the war to end and the chance to return to normal life.
“People are under stress. And for now, they’re just getting by,” Voskoboynik added.
Despite complex demographic and social challenges, Voskoboynik believes that Ukrainian society continues to demonstrate a high level of resilience. He also emphasized that Ukraine has been standing up to a state with significantly greater human, economic, and military resources for several years now.
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