• @surge_1
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    72 months ago

    There’s no “the” in either Ukrainian or Russian. It was more of an “in” vs “on” argument in the Slavic languages.

    • Nougat
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      102 months ago

      Regardless, in English, “The Ukraine” refers to the time of Soviet/Russian possession, while “Ukraine” recognizes Ukraine’s national sovereignty.

      • @surge_1
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        52 months ago

        I’m quite aware, just wanted to give some additional commentary considering the Soviets never literally called it that. This is an English distinction (for which Ukraine did ask after independence)