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

The article discusses the Russian government's efforts to indoctrinate Ukrainian children and force them to embrace Russian identity. Russian youth organizations are actively promoting pro-Russian sentiment in occupied areas of Ukraine, organizing parades, flag-waving, and singing Russian patriotic songs. This campaign aims to undermine Ukrainian national identity and loyalty, particularly among the younger generation. The article highlights the concerning nature of these activities, which are seen as attempts to assimilate Ukrainian children into Russian culture and ideology. This forced "Russification" is viewed as a tactic to solidify Russia's control over the occupied territories and erode Ukraine's sovereignty. The article emphasizes the disturbing implications of these efforts, as they infringe on the rights and freedoms of Ukrainian children, who are being denied the opportunity to develop their own cultural and national identity. The campaign is seen as a broader strategy to reshape the future of Ukraine by targeting its youth.