Is Putin’s brainwashing of Ukrainians into Russians even a crime?

Occupying forces are trying to rob Ukrainians of their language, culture and identity

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This article delves into Russia's systematic efforts to erase Ukrainian identity in occupied territories. It recounts how, following the 2022 invasion, Russian forces targeted educational institutions, burning Ukrainian textbooks and replacing them with Russian materials. The piece highlights the psychological and cultural impact on local populations, questioning the legality of such actions under international law. It underscores the broader strategy of cultural assimilation employed by occupying forces to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and identity.

Read the full story in The Economist here.