title: CHAPTER 6 Morale and Moral Injury among Russian and Ukrainian Combatants
abstract: This chapter explores morale and moral injury in the Russia-Ukraine War, emphasising the role of narratives.Ukrainians have been engaged in a fierce struggle for their very existence, while the morale-boosting narratives among Russian forces have faced serious challenges.Yet, the involvement of NATO countries possibly reinforced an 'us against the rest' mentality in Russian troops.Also, on the battlefield, unique dynamics shape morale, with the willingness to sacrifice for comrades being paramou
journal: Leiden University Press eBooks