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The provided text argues that Ukraine‘s future lies with Europe, not Russia, due to Russia’s declining socio-economic indicators and the artificial nature of its recent wage growth. The author contrasts this with the real wage growth experienced by former Soviet states that have joined the European Union, highlighting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as examples of strong support for Ukraine. the text concludes by asserting that Ukrainians recognize this reality and are fighting for a prosperous future as a modern European nation.
