Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia

Jul 20, 2025
BBC News
Parades, flags and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia
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Parades, flags, and songs: The campaign to force Ukrainian children to love Russia

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The Russian government has been accused of manipulating children's emotions through celebratory parades, playing flags, and singing patriotic songs to instill a positive affinity for Russia. The elaborate campaign involves organized events designed to make young Ukrainians develop favorable feelings towards Russia, with the goal of counteracting ongoing propaganda against the country. Critics claim that the strategy employs manipulative techniques on a vulnerable population and potentially violates children's rights.

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Original source: BBC News