"Kiev" versus "Kyiv": The difference might seem small, but language plays a significant role in cultural identity and national sovereignty. Using "Kyiv", the Ukrainian transliteration, signifies respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and the right of the Ukrainian people to determine their own identity, independent of Russian influence. Even if a substantial percentage of the population are Russian-speaking, Ukraine as a nation has chosen to promote the Ukrainian language as a symbol of their identity.Selmer wrote: ↑Fri May 26, 2023 5:50 pm
Does it really matter whether it`s Kiev or Kyiv? One is Russian transliteration, the other one is Ukrainian. Since 90% of Kiev population are native Russian speakers and even one of the airports in the city is abbreviated as IEV, I always say Kiev.
I`m not saying the concept of the USSR is good, I`m saying Crimea and Donbass people are happy to be a part of Russia, so why not leave them alone?
Maybe Ukraine also needs to get rid of Zelenskiy as there is no democracy or human rights at the moment.
Regarding the situation in Crimea and Donbass: While there may indeed be people in Crimea and Donbass who are happy to be a part of Russia, there are also many who are not. The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in the Donbass region have been internationally controversial and deemed illegal by a significant portion of the international community. The principle of territorial integrity, a cornerstone of international law, argues against any unilateral changes of borders.
Zelenskiy was democratically elected in 2019, winning over 70% of the vote in a run-off.