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Book Genocide: How Russia Has Waged War on Ukrainian Books for Centuries

Russia’s campaign against Ukrainian books has a long history – from bans on publishing to modern attacks on the country’s publishing infrastructure. In the summer of 2026 alone, at least 9.65 million books were destroyed. For Ukraine, this is not only an economic loss but a threat to its cultural ecosystem.

Book Genocide: How Russia Has Waged War on Ukrainian Books for Centuries

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