Why Ukraine’s Independence Celebration Is Becoming a Day for Russian Terror

On Wednesday, August 24, the Ukrainians commemorate the 31st anniversary of their secession from the Soviet Union. Exactly six months ago, the Russians invaded the country again. US warns of large-scale missile strikes on civilian targets. “The Kremlin loves symbolism and urgently needs a psychological victory,” says international politics professor David Criekemans (UA).

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