Choosing Freedom in Ukraine: Historical Roots and Contemp...
Khromeychuk, Olesya / Leibniz-Institut für Geschichte und Kultur des östlichen Europa
When Russia expanded its war against Ukraine in early 2022, many Western observers expected the country to surrender within moments. But Ukrainians are fighting resolutely for their freedom-once again. This text explores Ukrainian conceptions of freedom, starting with the Cossacks, but placing a clear emphasis on events since 1991. Writer and historian Olesya Khromeychuk argues that the roots of Ukrainians' contemporary resilience can be found...