NewsPronto

 
Men's Weekly

.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

Putin's claim to rid Ukraine of Nazis is especially absurd given its history

  • Written by Jeffrey Veidlinger, Professor of History and Judaic Studies, University of Michigan
imageRussian President Vladimir Putin has claimed the war on Ukraine is a 'peacekeeping mission.'Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin justifies his war on Ukraine as a peacekeeping mission, a “denazification” of the country.

In his address to the Russian people on Feb. 24, 2022, Putin said the...

Read more: Putin's claim to rid Ukraine of Nazis is especially absurd given its history

More Articles ...

  1. Targeting Putin’s inner circle and keeping Europe on board: Why Biden’s sanctions may actually work to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine
  2. US-EU sanctions will pummel the Russian economy – two experts explain why they are likely to stick and sting
  3. A new Cold War emerging as Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine
  4. Putin's claims that Ukraine is committing genocide are baseless, but not unprecedented
  5. How much damage could a Russian cyberattack do in the US?
  6. Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: 7 questions answered
  7. Beyond NATO, new alliances could defend democracy and counter Putin
  8. Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds
  9. Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting US sanctions threaten the future of the International Space Station
  10. Can churches be protectors of public health?
  11. A second look at the blue-eyes, brown-eyes experiment that taught third-graders about racism
  12. International law says Putin's war against Ukraine is illegal. Does that matter?
  13. Digital sound archives can bring extinct birds (briefly) back to life
  14. How a Black writer in 19th-century America used humor to combat white supremacy
  15. How long does protective immunity against COVID-19 last after infection or vaccination? Two immunologists explain
  16. What are false flag attacks – and did Russia stage any to claim justification for invading Ukraine?
  17. Military experts react to Ukraine invasion, assess potential for widespread aggression and risks to US
  18. Ukraine conflict brings cybersecurity risks to US homes, businesses
  19. A historian corrects misunderstandings about Ukrainian and Russian history
  20. America’s cost of 'defending freedom' in Ukraine: Higher food and gas prices and an increased risk of recession
  21. How the presence of pets builds trust among people
  22. Plastic pollution is a global problem – here's how to design an effective treaty to curb it
  23. Wealthy countries still haven’t met their $100 billion pledge to help poor countries face climate change, and the risks are rising
  24. If I am vaccinated and get COVID-19, what are my chances of dying? The answer is surprisingly hard to find
  25. When parents get Medicaid, it can benefit the health of their kids too
  26. Russia invades Ukraine – 5 essential reads from experts
  27. 90% of drugs fail clinical trials – here's one way researchers can select better drug candidates
  28. Ancient DNA helps reveal social changes in Africa 50,000 years ago that shaped the human story
  29. Why Muslim women choose to wear headscarves while participating in sports
  30. US counties with more civic engagement tend to have more women on local company boards of directors
  31. Putin's antagonism toward Ukraine was never just about NATO – it's about creating a new Russian empire
  32. COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for students who are homeless
  33. COVID-19 cases on campus could surge after spring break unless students take certain precautions
  34. How AI is shaping the cybersecurity arms race
  35. Putin’s public approval is soaring during the Russia-Ukraine crisis, but it's unlikely to last
  36. Taxpayers should expect serious delays from the IRS this year – a tax scholar offers tips but says only Congress can fix the underlying problem
  37. Why the cost of mitigating climate change can't be boiled down to one right number, despite some economists' best attempts
  38. First solar canal project is a win for water, energy, air and climate in California
  39. How teachers enter the profession affects how long they stay on the job
  40. More migrants are dying along the US-Mexico border, but it's hard to say how big the problem actually is
  41. Burying the past and building the future in post-apartheid South Africa
  42. Think therapy is navel-gazing? Think again
  43. What is 3G and why is it being shut down? An electrical engineer explains
  44. Farmers are overusing insecticide-coated seeds, with mounting harmful effects on nature
  45. Ukraine crisis: Putin recognizes breakaway regions, Biden orders limited sanctions – 5 essential reads
  46. How scammers like Anna Delvey and the Tinder Swindler exploit a core feature of human nature
  47. A mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over humans' role in climate change – in the early 20th century
  48. Why do humans have bones instead of cartilage like sharks?
  49. Why Ukrainian Americans are committed to preserving Ukrainian culture – and national sovereignty
  50. What will the Winter Olympics look like in a warming world? Snowmaking can defy climate change for only so long