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Ukrainian Government Calls on Nations of the World to Recognize Circassian Genocide
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Ukrainian Government Calls on Nations of the World to Recognize Circassian Genocide
Paul Goble
The Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian Parliament)
Circassian National Movement Energized by Kyiv’s Recognition of Russian Genocide
Circassian National Movement Energized by Kyiv’s Recognition of Russian Genocide
Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 22 Issue: 2
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Executive Summary:
- The Ukrainian parliament has voted to recognize Russian actions against the Circassians in the 19th century as an act of genocide—a move Circassians and human rights activists hope will lead other countries to follow.
- Moscow is working to blunt the impact of Ukraine’s actions and prevent other countries from following suit, as well as to block the return of Circassians to their homeland.
- As a result, the Circassians are newly energized both in the homeland and the diaspora. They expect to achieve more of their goals and become an ever-more central organizing group for other non-Russians challenging Moscow’s rule.
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Jordan Shows Appreciation for the Circassian Genocide Recognition
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Jordan Shows Appreciation for the Circassian Genocide Recognition
The following is a FB page link for the Ambassador of Ukraine to Jordan showing appreciation to the decision of the Ukrainian Parliament:
Dear Circassians of Jordan,
our dear brothers and sisters in spirit and in arms,
Ukraine recognises the genocide of Circassians committed by the Russian Empire
Ukraine recognises the genocide of Circassians committed by the Russian Empire
9 January 2025
On Thursday, January 9, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft resolution [1] “On the recognition of the genocide of the Circassian people committed by the Russian Empire.” The decision was supported by 232 MPs.
The text of the document, in particular, states: