On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. The statements made by the Kremlin on the eve of the assault evoked factual disinformation and distortion, which relied on Russo-centric approaches to the history of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. The Kremlin’s rhetoric also triggered contested historical and cultural issues deeply rooted in highly entangled relations between Ukraine and Russia.

This discussion will be led by Nataliya Shpylova-Saeed, visiting assistant professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies.

Contact Beth MacKinnon, bmackinnon@colgate.edu or (315) 228-7276 for streaming details.