From Foreign Policy · Ani Chkhikvadze · · 1m 30s
Soviet Nostalgia Is a Geopolitical Dead End
Ukraine’s surrender to Russia is a dead end for Soviet nostalgia.
In brief
Ukraine’s surrender to Russia is a dead end for Soviet nostalgia. Soviet nostalgia for Ukraine’s unity with Russia is a dead end for geopolitical stability. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Soviet nostalgia
Soviet nostalgia for Ukraine’s unity with Russia is a dead end for geopolitical stability.
The Irony of Fate
A 1976 romantic comedy where a Moscow surgeon ends up in Leningrad after a New Year’s Eve bathhouse incident.
“The Irony of Fate”
Soviet cultural space
Across former Soviet states, people spoke Russian, shared Soviet films, and assumed common cultural space.
Realist arguments
Some realists argue Ukraine must surrender to Russia for its own good.
Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson claims Ukraine is weak, corrupt, and finished.
Candace Owens
Candace Owens says Russia lies about its intentions.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene refuses to support Ukraine aid.
John Mearsheimer
John Mearsheimer says Russia’s actions are someone else’s fault.
Francesca Albanese
Francesca Albanese calls for end to arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s problems
Ukraine lacks men, money, and Patriot interceptors; corruption persists.
Ukraine’s strength
Ukraine won decisive battle for Kyiv, securing sovereignty and Western support.
Realist mistake
Realists claim Ukraine must surrender to Russia for its own good.
Georgian perspective
A Georgian neighbor fears Russian occupation of his village.
Ukraine’s future
Ukraine’s national identity is recovering but requires time and effort.
The headline
Soviet nostalgia for Ukraine’s unity with Russia is a dead end for geopolitical stability.
