OP-ED

Peter Dickinson: Putin’s war drives Ukraine towards true independence

By Peter Dickinson.

Published Jan. 15, 2021 at 2:33 am

Veterans marching through the streets in Kyiv on Oct. 14, 2020. The Defender Day honors the courage and bravery of all Ukrainian soldiers who fought for Ukraine's independence. This day also marks the 78th anniversary since the creation of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA)

Photo by Oleh Petrasiuk

One of the biggest international landmarks in 2021 will be the thirtieth anniversary of the Soviet collapse. The historical significance of this event is not in doubt, but the nature of the coming commemorations is likely to differ strikingly in the various independent nations that make up the post-Soviet world.