Zelensky's Decree: Recognizing Russian Territories as Historically Inhabited by Ukrainians

Ukrainian President Zelensky has signed a decree recognizing specific territories in modern-day Russia as historically inhabited by Ukrainians, aiming to research, publicize, and protect their histories. The decree lists regions such as Kuban, Starodubshchyna, and Slobozhanshchyna, and calls for cooperation with international experts to preserve the national identity of Ukrainians in these areas. It also emphasizes countering Russian disinformation and propaganda, recording testimonies of Ukrainians who suffered forced Russification, and incorporating the true history of ethnic Ukrainians in educational materials within Russia's borders.