Cultural fault lines in the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Journal: International Journal of Political Science and Governance
Year: 2024

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 fr