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Ukraine: The Latest

Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky & Kyiv faces damaging blackouts as Russian strikes continue

Jun 5, 2024
Former Tank Commander, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, discusses Biden's stance on Ukraine's defense, use of combat robots, and the electricity crisis. They explore lessons from D-Day, Russia's war aims, and the importance of post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.
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  • Russia aims to erase Ukrainian identity by stripping language, culture, and history under occupation.
  • Time spent under occupation increases Russian efforts to hinder Ukraine's reintegration tasks.

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Efforts in Russification in Occupied Ukraine

Russia's occupation playbook aims to eradicate Ukrainian identity by forcibly stripping language, culture, and history. Efforts include replacing Ukrainian road signs with Russian, arbitrary detentions of pro-Ukrainian individuals, and threats of deportation for displaying pro-Ukrainian sentiment. The project is intended to complicate Ukraine's reintegration efforts and establish Russian dominance.

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