After the war, Ukraine will face large-scale security challenges and the need to restore trust between the state and the military, – lawyer Kravets
13 December 2025 02:26
In an interview for the "Komersant Ukrainian" YouTube channel, lawyer and attorney Rostyslav Kravets said that in the context of global instability, Ukraine needs to strengthen its defense capabilities and restore trust between the state and those who defended it. He also expressed his opinion on international security guarantees and the challenges that will arise after the war is over.
“International law does not exist – Ukraine needs a strong army”
Mr. Kravets emphasized that, in his opinion, international guarantees often do not work, and therefore Ukraine must rely primarily on its own forces:
“There is no international law. Ukraine needs its own army… Or nuclear weapons – other countries will certainly try to prevent this.”
He compared Ukraine’s situation to Israel, citing a historic statement by Golda Meir:
“She said: we do not have nuclear weapons, but if necessary, we will use them. Ukraine should do the same.”
After the war, society may face dangerous attitudes among veterans
The lawyer drew attention to the warnings of military experts about the growth of risks in the post-war period. In his opinion, some soldiers who have served at the front may return to civilian life disappointed and angry because of unfulfilled promises by the state:
“There are many people who are still serving, but are disappointed… these people can do very dangerous things if they are not careful.”
Kravets emphasized that modern technologies, such as drones, have radically changed the security system in the world:
“Fiber-optic FPV drones cannot be silenced. If 20-50 such drones rise, they can destroy any person. No security will help.”
Answering the question of what solutions can reduce the level of social tension after the war, Kravets emphasized that the issue is not about legalizing weapons, but about the state fulfilling its obligations:
“The issue is not about weapons. The issue is the state’s compliance with its guarantees… not to change them, not to betray these people, not to betray them.”
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He added that an example could be the Israeli model, where the state clearly fulfills its obligations to the military and their families:
“When people understand that I am giving my life and the state fulfills its guarantees, then there will be trust.”
Kravets emphasized that the biggest challenge for Ukraine today is not only the war, but also the crisis of trust.
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