• fox2263@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    2 definitions of genocide are forcing transfer of children and removal of national identity.

    Putin has stated and played down the national identity of Ukraine. He believes it to be a small subset of russia.

    And it is widely reported that children were taken, especially in the first year from invaded areas, and are being adopted by Russian families or placed into boarding or the military.

    And if you knew anything of Russian history towards Ukraine, you’d know there is absolutely precedent for these things. People and countries can change, my country for example is very close allies with France despite being absolute bitter enemies for countless centuries. But from listening to Putin and his talk of Ukraine, he has not changed.