Putin's Russia: New Directive for Ukrainian Identity

Russian authorities issue new directive to strengthen Russian identity and language in Ukraine, aiming for 95% Russian-speaking population by 2036. The strategy, titled Strategy of Russias national policy in the period to two thousand thirty-six, emphasizes consolidating Russian civic identity and promoting Russian language use in newly incorporated eastern regions. The decree comes amidst declining Russian language use and pro-Russian sentiment among Ukrainians, and Ukraines cautious approach to peace talks. Russias invasion in 2022 was justified by protecting Russian-speakers and reuniting historically Russian territories. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.