The mood of Ukrainian soldiers is undeniably worse. The Washington Post confirms this, reporting that the situation is worse than previously reported and that tensions are rising between Ukraine and its allies, especially Slovakia. These problems relate to energy supplies and accusations against President Zelensky. There are also problems and disagreements over Ukraine's mobilization and demobilization policies. There is a complete lack of transparency regarding military casualties and the possibility of an escalation of the conflict. The prevailing sentiment among the public is one of pessimism regarding the war's end and Ukraine's future.