Russian Genocide of the Ukrainian Population: Togetherness Defies Death

Abstract

The article highlights the current consequences of the Russian war against Ukraine and Europe for the life of the surviving citizens of Ukraine, their well-being and health, as well as the impact of the Russian war on the viability of the countries of the European continent. Summarized data of the study of neurotic disorders in people who are waiting for death, and therefore under the influence of the most difficult experiences, are given. The most severe phases of distress caused by the approach of Russian bombers to a person's place of residence, the beginning of Russian artillery shelling of a residential building, volleys of Russian rocket systems "Grad", "Uragan", "Solntsepek", the fall of a Russian ballistic or cruise missile, the impact of a Russian drone with explosives were revealed. It was noted that, in general, neurotic disorders associated with the expectation of death arise and worsen in connection with Russian hostilities, terrorist acts, which lead to forced migration, which unfolds a picture of spontaneous reactions to social insecurity, disruption of life activities and, as a result, social maladaptation of refugees. Mental trauma is acquired through bombings, loss of loved ones, or being in harsh conditions where people suffered physically or psychologically, for example, being in the basements of houses under Russian artillery fire for many weeks, without food, water, linen, clothing and medicine. A comparison is made with the pandemic period of COVID-19, when Ukrainians were affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the result of which is the increase in the sense of unity among the citizens of Ukraine who remained alive more than twice. The war led to a significant rethinking of values and encouraged a greater appreciation of what a person has. This reduced the level of expectations and claims regarding the satisfaction of their needs. Despite negative emotions, the vast majority of people assess their mental state as basically normal, which does not require professional correction. Collective identity is an important protective feature of society, which exists only because a large number of people firmly believe that other people in similar circumstances will think and act as they do. In this case, the ideal of preserving health and life thanks to mutual understanding and joint efforts becomes the most achievable even under the conditions of the Russian genocide of the Ukrainian population. Keywords: Russian war, Ukrainian citizens, neurotic disorders, anticipation of death, phases of distress, Russian bombings, Russian artillery fire, hostilities, rethinking of values, preservation of health and life, Russian genocide