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Vincent Artman

Vincent Artman is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Human Geography and Regional Development, University of Ostrava, Czechia. His current research examines the passportization of populations, the indoctrination and militarization of youth, and genocide in occupied territories.

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Burnt photos, books remain in an apartment damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 10, 2025.

'Land for peace' won't stop Russia's war on Ukrainian identity

by Vincent Artman
As Russia's war against Ukraine grinds on with seemingly no end in sight and the Russian leadership rejecting any talk of ceasefires or meaningful negotiations, there has been a growing chorus arguing that Kyiv must face reality, admit that military victory is impossible, enter negotiations, and agree to territorial concessions. "Land for peace" might be a "difficult choice," or so the argument goes, but it is the only way to avoid a crushing defeat. Even setting aside the question of whether