Društvo Ukrajincev v Sloveniji “Razom”

Bucha is a warning to Europe, and to the world. When dictators are allowed to rule, atrocities follow. Belarus was used as a launchpad for this war. As long as Lukashenka remains in power, the threat to our neighbors and to Europe will stay. There must never be another Bucha.

Today, many people have remembered Bucha. Thank you for remembering. For not looking away. But I want to remind you: the tragedy is happening right now. In Oleshky. A city under russian оccupation. There is no food. No electricity. No medicine. People are dуіng from hungеr. Please, speak about Oleshky. The world needs to hear this. Because this is a tragеdy happening right now.

🎬 Hollywood’s "Rus" is a Russian Lie: The Colonization of History I’ve been watching Vikings, and the episodes about "Rus" have started. Let’s be clear: this is not Rus. What we see on screen is the architecture of 16th-century Moscow, the clothing of Mongol invaders, and a culture that is a messy caricature of Russian folklore. Nature, dances, aesthetics—everything is tailored to the Russian imperial version of history, completely ignoring the facts. 🗺️ The Ghost of an Empire During the era of the Vikings, Russia did not exist. There were no settlements on its future territory that could claim the title of a state. The Rus was centered exclusively on the territory of modern Ukraine, with its heart in Kyiv. By presenting Rus as "Early Russia," pop culture becomes a tool for the Kremlin’s propaganda, validating their fake claims to our land. Imagine if Russia tomorrow renamed itself the "Roman Empire" and claimed half the world belonged to them because of it. Would you be outraged if Hollywood started filming series about Ancient Rome, showing Russian culture, Russian faces, and Russian myths instead of the actual Roman history? Because that is exactly what is happening with the history of Ukraine-Rus. ⚔️ The Assassin’s Creed and the War for Authenticity This isn't an isolated incident. We saw a similar backlash with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, where the Japanese were rightfully offended by the distorted portrayal of samurai and their history. When creators prioritize "exotic aesthetics" over historical truth, they don't just make mistakes—they create elements of propaganda. 🛡️ Should Art be Fact-Checked? Perhaps it’s time for a global conversation: should historical films, series, books, and games undergo an "authenticity check"? When fiction is built on the erasure of a nation’s true identity, it ceases to be art and becomes a weapon of soft power. We cannot allow the history of a millennium-old European state like Ukraine to be consumed by the hungry maw of a 300-year-old empire that stole its name. Authenticity isn't just about the costumes; it's about the right of a nation to own its past.

This is Bucha, one year after russian forces were driven out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It shows the resilience of the Ukrainian people and sends two important messages to the world: (1) sooner or later, russians will be driven out of all Ukrainian territories; (2) Ukraine will be fully rebuilt.

Bucha. Four years ago. Over 500 bodies were discovered there — many showing signs of torture and rape. The trauma inflicted on the people of Bucha, and the whole Ukraine from that terrible Russian occupation, will haunt generations. Just one day before the Russians withdrew, my friends and I were less than 20 kilometers away from Bucha. We came under heavy shelling. Grad rockets rained down around us. The walls shook violently, and the windows shattered. To this day, I thank God that we survived. It was only by His will. Had the Russians adjusted their trajectory even slightly, you would no longer remember my name. On April 4, Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Bucha. His face was twisted with horror as he walked among the bodies. Yet, standing before dozens of television cameras, he declared that negotiations — which were then underway in Istanbul — would continue. At that moment, he still wanted to do everything to stop the war. In just a few weeks, everything would change.