Ukrainian veterans of the 'Azov' volunteer battalion attend a rally dedicated to the Volunteer Day in honor of volonteer fighters who joined Ukrainian Army at a war conflict at eastern the country regions, in downtown of Kyiv, Ukraine, on 14 March, 2020. Several thousands Ukrainians including servicemen, volunteers and their supporters marched in central of Ukrainian capital despite the ban on holding mass events because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. On 11 March 2020 the Ukrainian Government has approved measures in the face of a threat of coronavirus infection outbreak in Ukraine and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. The quarantine in educational institutions for a period of three weeks introduced in Ukraine from March 12, and to impose restrictions on conducting mass events in which 200 or more people are planned to participate. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
In light of Russian propaganda, Haaretz is delving into the concept of Ukrainian nationalism, to better understand its historical and contemporary meaning, and find out where the Azov Battalion fits in
Liza Rozovsky
Jun. 1, 2022 1:11 PM
A little over a year ago, a robust public debate began in Ukraine surrounding the parade by ultranationalist groups in Kyiv commemorating the Ukrainian SS division known as the 1st Galician. Hundreds of people marched in the capital city center with the flags of the Ukrainian volunteer unit established in April 1943, as part of the Waffen SS. Read More Here
