Can Europe help repair the invisible scars of war?
The war in Ukraine has caused significant physical destruction, but the psychological damage is also a major concern that needs to be addressed. David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, emphasizes the importance of mental health support in the country's recovery. Europe is being looked to for help in filling the gap in humanitarian aid, particularly in Ukraine and other areas where the US is retreating from its role.
- ▪Ukraine's physical destruction is visible, but the psychological damage is harder to measure and repair.
- ▪The deliberate targeting of civilians and infrastructure is a growing concern worldwide, from Ukraine to Gaza, Sudan, and Congo.
- ▪The US is retreating from humanitarian aid under Donald Trump, creating a gap that Europe may need to fill.
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Podcasts Brussels Playbook Podcast Can Europe help repair the invisible scars of war? By Sarah Wheaton, Dionisios Sturis and Saga Ringmar June 26, 2026 4:30 am CET Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music After four and a half years of war, Ukraine’s physical destruction is easy to see. But the psychological damage caused by occupation, displacement and loss is much harder to measure — although just as urgent to repair. David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and a former British foreign secretary, joins Sarah Wheaton after returning from southern Ukraine.
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