Herron argues that:
Despite incredible hardships, Ukrainians have been united in rallying around their country and their president from the beginning of the invasion, contradicting claims that theirs is a deeply divided society.
Prior to the war, Ukraine has been working ardently to comply with EU standards of governance, and the war has created yet another "rally around the flag" effect in war-torn Ukraine. Key-words are a growing approval of government policies, increased use of the Ukrainian language, and a consolidated Ukrainian identity.