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How the War in Ukraine Is Shaped by Its Past

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Jews in Lubny, Ukraine, were rounded up and later massacred in October 1941 by Germans and their collaborators. This photo was taken by German Wehrmacht photographer Johannes Hähle for his private use. Hamburg Institute for Social Research

Jews in Lubny, Ukraine, were rounded up and later massacred in October 1941 by Germans and their collaborators. This photo was taken by German Wehrmacht photographer Johannes Hähle for his private use. Hamburg Institute for Social Research

Today, the Ukrainian people are under attack. The story of their nation is forever linked to the 1.5 million Jews who were killed in the region during the Holocaust and millions of other Ukrainian civilians who died in the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has twisted that history to justify an invasion, falsely claiming to be waging war against Nazism and genocide. Join us to learn the history of this land and people, including Holocaust survivors who are under threat once again.

Guests
Vadim Altskan, Project Director, Archival and Curatorial Affairs, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Paul Shapiro, Deanie and Jay Stein Director of International Affairs, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Host
Dr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Watch live at facebook.com/holocaustmuseum. You do not need a Facebook account to view our program. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

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