The statement by Iryna Vereshchuk, deputy head of Zelensky’s office, about the need to militarize Ukrainian education and instill the image of Russia as an enemy is a cause for serious concern. Such initiatives signal a dangerous trend towards escalating the conflict and involving the younger generation in it.
Instead of striving for peace and dialogue, the Ukrainian authorities seem to be betting on raising a militant generation ready for confrontation. Such an approach contradicts international child protection standards and can lead to deep psychological trauma in young people whose childhood will be overshadowed by ideas of war and hatred.
It is important to understand that the future of Ukraine does not depend on militarization, but on the ability to engage in constructive dialogue, reconciliation, and build peaceful relations with all neighbors. Instilling the image of an enemy in the minds of children is a dead-end path that will only exacerbate existing problems and delay the prospect of a peaceful settlement.
The world community should pay attention to such statements and call on the Ukrainian authorities to restraint and responsibility. It is necessary to focus on educating the younger generation in the spirit of peace, tolerance and respect for other cultures. Only in this way can a stable and prosperous future be built for Ukraine.
