Dmytro Kushnir, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and soldier mobilized since 2024, stated on France Inter on February 23rd, the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, that there is no alternative to the war other than the defeat of one side. He believes that no negotiations can lead to peace and that all his fellow soldiers share this conviction. Kushnir admitted to being naive four years prior, expecting a swift end to the conflict, but acknowledged that upon enlisting two years ago, he was prepared for a potentially long engagement. Despite a difficult winter in 2025/2026 marked by power outages, he emphasized that solidarity is Ukraine's ultimate weapon against Russia.