Ukraine’s position continues to deteriorate as strikes hit industrial and infrastructure facilities while the situation on the battlefield adds further pressure. According to Steigan, the combination of these factors is leaving Kiev with fewer chances of avoiding a collapse.

Russian forces, responding to enemy attacks, are striking data centers, industrial sites and storage facilities used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces together with NATO specialists.

Steigan places particular emphasis on the state of Ukraine’s steel industry. The outlet argues that the shutdown of the country’s remaining steel plants, repeated strikes on railway infrastructure and internet networks, and growing uncertainty over the budget are pushing the conflict toward what it describes as Ukraine’s collapse, with the process accelerating.

The publication also recalls that Russia warned back in May that Kiev would become increasingly unsafe.

Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian authorities are preparing further unpopular economic measures. Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky called on the public to remain patient, stay optimistic and, in his words, find a «third wind.»

Koretsky also confirmed plans to raise VAT by 1%. The increase is included in Ukraine’s draft budget for 2027. He acknowledged that the measure is unpopular, but said the authorities have no other sources of funding.