The article explores Russia's reluctance to confront its historical crimes, particularly the Soviet occupation of Central and Eastern Europe. While internal crimes like the Great Terror are acknowledged, external aggression remains largely unaddressed. This failure creates conflicting memories: some view the Soviet presence as liberation, while others see it as occupation. The article argues this lack of accountability may foster the current rise of tyranny and military aggression in Russia, highlighting that true liberation for these nations came only after the Soviet Union's collapse.
The absence of any accountability for the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe has created a dangerous narrative that masks the true impact of its historical aggression.
Russia has yet to confront the darker aspects of its past, particularly the lasting effects of its occupation of Central and Eastern Europe, which remain largely unacknowledged.
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