Russia and Ukraine

[Leonardo17]

That’s a country that doesn’t exist anymore. And Ukraine was a part of that country that no longer exists. So to me it’s like a Russian Cathedral built in Imperial times. A cultural heritage.

You don't seem to understand that there was -- and is -- a serious racist component to Russia's oppression that doesn't allow forgetfulness. Icons of the oppressor aren't needed. Ten million deaths made the oppression unforgettable.

Just so we're clear what we're talking about, here's some pictures. These are quite disturbing, so those readers at work may wish to leave them spoilered until a better time.

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And here's some reading for you: https://orthodoxyindialogue.com/2019/11/...-genocide/

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So I think it's pretty facile of you to criticize them for this removal of a Soviet symbol. Maybe the Armenians should still honor the Turks?

That’s a shameful page in our history yes.
 
But look what the Germans are doing. I think denialism does not lead us anywhere. I believe in facing these realities, trying to understand why they happened and raising new generations who will not repeat these mistakes

(By the way is there a “smile” with less teeth in this forum?  )