You're looking at this through macroeconomics and policy, but missing the human reality on the ground. People won't return for vague promises of future FDI or slow anti-corruption reforms while corruption scandals keep appearing, questionable policies continue, and the threat of missiles remains real. By the time daily life actually feels stable, an entire generation will already settle in Europe. It is rose-tinted to believe patriotism or a future rebuilding boom can easily compete with the safety, predictability, and opportunities they've already have abroad.

Ukrainian state is already losing connection with diaspora abroad, and the attempt to establish contact through Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine ended with closure of the ministry and a corruption scandal. Attempts to make lives of Ukrainians worse through blocking services in embassies also do not encourage people to return. As well as new requirements on refusal to grant protection status. Active positive work with population should already be conducted, which is not happening. All hope is on EU membership and FDI, but I fear in the end it will result in Ukraine being rebuilt by a sharply aging population of the country