National self-identifications and coexistence in war-affected Ukraine
Journal: Focaal
Year: 2024

Abstract Scholars have recognized that it is not simply Ukraine's victory over Russia but also Ukraine's ability to secure peace that is a necessary precondition for successful (postwar) recovery. While Ukraine claims to fight an anti-imperial war against Russia, Ukraine's ability to secure peace depends on the course of its decolonization practices in the realm of cultural heritage and national identity. This article discusses popular articulations of national self-identification in Ukraine pri