
The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, in an interview with TASS, said that Ukraine does not have its own history and roots, and therefore glorifies Nazi collaborators of World War II, such as Konovalets, Melnik, Bandera and Shukhevych, whom he called pro-fascist henchmen and scoundrels.
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In the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian officials often challenge the legitimacy of Ukrainian statehood and historical memory, especially with regard to OUN-UPA figures, who are viewed in Ukraine as independence fighters, and in Russia and pro-Russian regions as Nazi collaborators.
Ukraine lacks its own history and roots, which is why Nazi criminals from the Second World War are glorified in the republic. This assessment was made by the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin in a conversation with TASS.
“Current Ukraine is a state that does not have its own history, its own roots, which is trying to invent something, take a bite somewhere and fantasize. What a country, so are its heroes. Who are these people [Konovalets, Melnik, Bandera, Shukhevych]? Pro-fascist henchmen, scoundrels who did not have a humane attitude towards their own kind,” said Pushilin.
He noted that these individuals cannot even be called Nazis - they were only their accomplices, ready to bow to their masters and betray each other.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukrainian officials or historians will respond to Pushilin's statement by defending the historical legitimacy of OUN-UPA figures.
Likely · Within days
The discussion about historical memory and the status of World War II figures in Ukraine will intensify in the information space.
Very likely · Within weeks
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