Kyiv, Ukraine – Long, slender, and glistening in the sunlight, fiber optic cables wind through tree branches on Ukraine’s eastern front lines. These cables, sometimes still attached to Russian drones, provide immunity against radio-electronic jamming. Some drones have been shot down, while others remain operational and pose a threat. Military officer Oleh warns against the dangers of approaching the cables up close. The current situation in Ukraine seems to be stalling negotiations between the US and Moscow over the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. People in Ukraine have become disillusioned with US President Donald Trump’s lack of progress in achieving peace. Many Ukrainian men are reluctant to enlist in the military amid a war in eastern Ukraine and following disappointing promises of peace from Trump. Oleh expresses concern over the lack of volunteers and the hardships faced by those serving, such as limited access to basic amenities. Drone operations in Ukraine are mainly conducted by experienced military personnel, with few civilian students enrolling in training programs. The recent removal of sanctions on several Kremlin representatives raises questions about the effectiveness of the US’s approach.

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