{
  "id": 10398459,
  "title": "Koretsky: war has scrambled everyone's minds, but no point running from reality — stock up on optimism, help each other",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/koretsky-war-has-scrambled-everyones-minds-but-no-point-running-from",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:17:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1210791.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky of Ukraine emphasized that there is no need to flee from the harsh realities of the ongoing war. Instead, he urged Ukrainians to cultivate optimism, support one another, and focus on resilience. Koretsky highlighted two key foundations for this resilience: the military and the entire nation of Ukraine. He acknowledged that the war has indeed affected everyone's mental state, but that such realization is crucial. Instead of running away from this truth, Ukrainians should stockpile patience, summon additional reserves of strength, and maintain optimism.\n\nKoretsky stressed that while no one can predict the war's duration, Ukraine's ultimate goal is to achieve peace. He underscored that the president's diplomacy is geared towards this goal, and all Ukrainians must fully support the defense forces. In a personal opinion, he pointed out that Russia understands strength best, necessitating that everyone contribute to the defense efforts.\n\nAs the prime minister, Koretsky vowed to ensure that all social expenditures, pensions, and salaries for doctors and teachers would be funded. He further stressed that the government is doing its utmost to assist individuals, businesses, and military personnel. However, he urged that all collective efforts should be evaluated against the single criterion of whether they contribute to the country's survival and resilience. Koretsky reiterated that if something doesn't align with this objective, it should be set aside, even if it appears impossible to do otherwise.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky has stated that there is no point in running away from the realities of the war; instead, people must stock up on optimism and help each other.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Koretsky urges Ukrainians to stay optimistic amid war's impact on mental health.",
    "Military and nation are key foundations for resilience, despite war's mental toll.",
    "Koretsky vows to fund social expenditures, pensions, and support for defense forces."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}