Radio Chicago interviewed renowned journalist and writer Ostap Drozdov to summarize Ukraine’s situation in 2025. Drozdov encouraged listeners to review expectations from the year’s start against current realities, noting the conflict has only escalated and hopes for a turning point have not materialized. Even targeted Ukrainian strikes against Russia did not bring a decisive change, and the frontline situation continues to worsen.
Drozdov discussed progress and setbacks in potential peace talks involving the US and Russia, focusing on issues of territorial loss and the status of occupied lands. He stressed that prolonging the war serves Russia’s strategy, and each passing year of conflict further deteriorates Ukraine’s position.
The conversation covered the outlook for political change in 2026, public sentiment, and government efficiency. Drozdov cited polls showing that corruption is viewed as the country’s main problem, with 50% of people now considering the president ineffective. The discussion also addressed whether free and fair elections are possible during wartime, prospects of electoral law reform, and the state’s actual readiness for change.
Ostap Drozdov expressed hope that the coming year would finally bring real change to Ukraine, possibly signaling a decisive chapter for the country’s future.
