World'Land for peace' won't stop Russia's war on Ukrainian identity

The piece argues that proposals for Ukraine to trade territory for peace overlook the millions of Ukrainians living under an occupation designed to erase their identity. Russia is described as using legal and political integration, the ruble, forced passportization, and programs targeting children to replace Ukrainian identity with a Russian one.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-20 15:55Original