Some shit ukrainians keep saying over the last while. I think it has to do with some idea about Russians representing "Asiatic hordes" "attacking europe" (as some see it).
Somewhat ironic given that if you line up a Ukrainian and a Russian you can't tell the difference by their appearance. But some Ukrainians do have crack-pot theories about Ukrainian racial purity or some bullshit. Like literally the most insane theories that seem like a post-post ironic parody or something.
I find it instructive to remember that in WWI The Germans were described in propaganda as being "Asiatic" and "Huns", despite how absolutely ludicrous on it's face that is. Race is a social and political construction, always.
But some Ukrainians do have crack-pot theories about Ukrainian racial purity or some bullshit. Like literally the most insane theories that seem like a post-post ironic parody or something.
Depending on whether or not you believe RT, the Ukrainian government had published statements to this effect.
Some shit ukrainians keep saying over the last while. I think it has to do with some idea about Russians representing "Asiatic hordes" "attacking europe" (as some see it).
Somewhat ironic given that if you line up a Ukrainian and a Russian you can't tell the difference by their appearance. But some Ukrainians do have crack-pot theories about Ukrainian racial purity or some bullshit. Like literally the most insane theories that seem like a post-post ironic parody or something.
I find it instructive to remember that in WWI The Germans were described in propaganda as being "Asiatic" and "Huns", despite how absolutely ludicrous on it's face that is. Race is a social and political construction, always.
Depending on whether or not you believe RT, the Ukrainian government had published statements to this effect.
https://www.rt.com/russia/552060-ukrainian-pure-blood-museum/
I believe it. They legitimately do believe and say this kind of thing if you've interacted with enough Ukrainians.