Decolonization

Decolonization is the process of breaking free from cultural, political, and economic dependence on former colonial powers or empires. In Ukraine, decolonization involves renaming cities, removing colonial-era monuments, and promoting national history and culture. While Ukraine was not a colony in the classic sense—as in territories in Africa or Asia directly governed by European empires—its history includes extended periods of political, economic, and cultural oppression. The term underscores Ukraine’s dependency and limited sovereignty in certain periods, as well as assimilation policies that affected its identity, language, and culture. This section covers news, analysis, and various approaches to decolonization, as well as the challenges encountered in its implementation.