Lex Fridman

You should understand that this war has already surpassed WW2 in duration and in the intensity of the technology being used. Ukraine has an estimated $15 trillion worth of rare earth minerals underground, along with numerous other natural resources. These resources could be enough to provide the population with the basic necessities of modern society, such as electricity and water, things that not everyone currently has access to. The state is fighting the war and operating separately, concentrating all resources in its own hands, while the civilian population is constantly under pressure from three different directions, with no compensation provided. For example, if you left for the EU on the first day of the war, you would be treated as a respected citizen and could receive housing assistance. But if you stayed in Ukraine, you now have to pay twice as much for a safe place to live in Western Ukraine. And if you want a reasonable level of comfort, you end up paying prices comparable to Miami. International support has declined because Ukraine is no longer constantly in the headlines of major global media outlets, even though the war is now ten times more intense than it was in 2022. For example, in 2022, Vimeo offered all Ukrainians a free one-year subscription. Later, it discontinued the offer and deleted all the videos. The same thing has happened with many other services. This is unfair. Right now, the destruction of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, a city of approximately seven million people in the centrer of Europe, is underway through the systematic disruption of electricity, water, medicine supplies and bridges. The same situation is unfolding in cities across central and eastern Ukraine. DM me if you want to know more or are able to help. Perhaps you know of organizations that can provide assistance directly to people on the ground.