Historian: Ukraine's Survival is a "Miracle," But Victory Must Be Redefined

A leading Ukrainian historian calls his country's continued resistance to Russia a "miracle." Yaroslav Hrytsak made the statement in an interview with the French newspaper *Le Monde*. He said Ukrainian society has shown remarkable resilience since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. However, Hrytsak argues that the path to ending the war now requires a new definition of victory. He suggests that the original concept of victory may need to be reconsidered for the conflict to reach a conclusion. The historian did not specify what this redefined victory might look like. His comments highlight the ongoing debate about Ukraine's long-term goals after more than two years of intense fighting.