
Russia continues genocidal intent against Ukrainians, experts warn
Russia continues genocidal intent against Ukrainians, experts warn
- Experts discussed the ongoing genocidal policies against Ukrainians during a panel at Ukrinform.
- The war since 2014 has resulted in both forced and voluntary migrations of Ukrainians.
- The expert consensus is that the genocide will persist until Russia is dismantled.
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In Ukraine, a panel discussion took place at Ukrinform to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor, a tragic event considered a genocide of the Ukrainian people. Leading researcher Liudmyla Hrynevych emphasized that the fall of the Soviet Union did not put an end to the genocidal intentions toward Ukrainians, as evidenced by the ongoing war initiated by Russia in 2014. Hrynevych pointed out that this war demonstrates a continued challenge for Ukraine and the democratic world in combating the efforts aimed at destroying the Ukrainian nation. The panel also featured Oleksandr Hladun, who discussed the forced migration of Ukrainians as one manifestation of genocide in the current conflict. He noted that people from occupied territories are being taken to Russia for planned labor in Siberia and the Far East, while others leave voluntarily, further complicating the demographics of the region. Hladun argued that these acts reveal the broader goal of eliminating Ukrainians as an ethnic and national group, a campaign that has persisted in various forms for over a century. Additionally, Anton Drobovych highlighted that the genocide will only cease with the dismantling of the Russian state. He advocated for accountability and justice through a public tribunal for those responsible for the crimes against Ukrainians. The discussions culminated in reflecting on the intertwined historical narratives of the Holodomor and the ongoing war, underscoring a systematic attempt to eradicate the Ukrainian identity. The audience was urged to remember and honor the victims of the Holodomor, reminding participants that the struggle against imperial Russia’s legacy is still relevant. This event in Toronto, Canada, illustrated the global engagement in recognizing and addressing past atrocities, insisting on the necessity of awareness and action against such genocidal policies that threaten both Ukraine and broader democratic principles.