Cultural fault lines in the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Author(s): Rabindra Mani Pradhan
Abstract: The Ukraine-Russia conflict, one of the most significant geopolitical crises of the 21st century, extends beyond political, economic, and strategic factors to deeper cultural, historical, and ideological divisions. This paper argues that the war is fundamentally a struggle for cultural hegemony and self-determination, shaped by issues of language, religion, historical memory, and national identity. Both nations trace their origins to Kievan Rus', yet Ukraine has long sought to distance itself from Russian influence. Ignoring these cultural dimensions marginalizes Ukraine’s historical struggle for independence, reducing the conflict to mere geopolitics rather than a fight for national identity and sovereignty.
Rabindra Mani Pradhan. Cultural fault lines in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Int J Political Sci Governance 2024;6(1):379-386. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2024.v6.i1e.606
