Summary of "🔴СКІЛЬКИ ЩЕ ЗМОЖЕ ВОЮВАТИ УКРАЇНА? Марія БЕРЛІНСЬКА про плани Путіна, Мадяра, бунти на Росії"

Discussion with Maria Berlinska on Ukraine’s War with Russia

The video features an in-depth discussion with Maria Berlinska, a support manager at the Victory Drone Aerial Reconnaissance Center, about Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, its challenges, and strategies for survival and victory.

Key Points

1. Historical and Psychological Context of Russia’s War

Russia’s aggression is driven by wounded national pride stemming from the humiliations of the 1990s after the Soviet Union’s collapse.
Putin’s leadership is seen as fulfilling a desire to restore Russia’s greatness; weakness in leadership risks internal collapse.
Russian society has been “programmed” for war since the late 1990s, creating a generation that views the conflict through a distorted, state-controlled narrative.
The Russian population is complex, with a spectrum of opinions, but the Kremlin’s propaganda unites them under a strong “Russian” identity, suppressing internal differences.

2. Current State of the War and Ukraine’s Resilience

Ukraine has shown remarkable resistance since 2022, surprising the world and demonstrating strong societal mobilization, including volunteers and continuous military engagement.
The war is existential for Ukraine; survival means preserving the state and continuing to fight.
Victory is not simply restoring 1991 borders but dismantling Russia’s military capability to wage aggression.
Russia has vast resources and allies (China, North Korea, Iran), making the conflict prolonged and complex.
Ukraine must prepare for a long struggle, as quick resolutions or illusions of imminent peace are unrealistic.

3. The Role of Technology and Warfare Evolution

Drones have become a critical component of the war, enabling precision strikes on Russian military and economic infrastructure, such as oil and gas facilities, which disrupt Russian logistics.
However, drones alone cannot kill or defeat the entirety of the Russian population or military; the war is also cognitive and psychological.
Cognitive technologies—information and psychological warfare—are seen as the next decisive front. Wars begin and end in the minds of people, not just on the battlefield.

4. Cognitive Warfare and Information Operations

Ukraine aims to engage in “cognitive warfare” by reprogramming Russian society’s perceptions and breaking the Kremlin’s propaganda narrative.
This involves targeting the “software” of Russian identity, exploiting internal divisions (ethnic, regional, class) and exposing corruption and the true causes of Russian suffering.
The goal is to shift millions of Russians from active support of war to neutrality or pacifism, ultimately destabilizing Russia internally.
Ukraine has a unique advantage due to cultural and linguistic knowledge of Russian society, allowing more effective communication and influence.
Russia is closing its information space, increasing the urgency of Ukraine’s cognitive operations before the window closes.

5. Engagement of the Ukrainian Diaspora and Society

Millions of Ukrainians abroad, especially in Europe, are psychologically eager to contribute to the war effort remotely.
Ukraine offers various forms of participation, including drone operation training, cyber warfare, intelligence gathering, and cognitive warfare campaigns.
A broad societal mobilization is necessary, where every citizen dedicates part of their daily routine to resisting the enemy, even from home or abroad.
Recognition systems for contributors could boost morale and engagement.

6. Challenges and Realism

The war is long and brutal, with no quick fixes.
Ukraine must avoid false hopes or complacency fostered by early media narratives promising swift victory or peace.
Russia’s leadership, particularly Putin, is committed to a long war to break Ukrainian will, but Ukraine’s resilience has so far prevented this.
Internally, Russia faces growing social instability, crime, and dissatisfaction among returning soldiers, which cognitive warfare aims to exacerbate.

7. Philosophical and Strategic Outlook

The war must be fought with a combination of strength, intelligence, and “love” — meaning a higher-level, professional, and humane approach to neutralizing the enemy mentally and socially.
Historical parallels are drawn with the collapse of the Russian Empire and Nazi Germany, emphasizing the power of identity manipulation and the potential for internal collapse.
Ukraine’s unique understanding of Russian cultural codes and language is a strategic asset in this cognitive war.

Presenters / Contributors

Maria Berlinska – Support Manager, Victory Drone Aerial Reconnaissance Center
Dmitry – Interviewer/Presenter

The discussion highlights the multi-dimensional nature of the conflict, combining military, technological, psychological, and societal efforts to ensure Ukraine’s survival and ultimate victory.