In memory of Mykola Haievoi, Ukrainian historian, a volunteer with the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine The winter before last, to make the time pass a little faster during the endless night shifts in our frozen trench near Kupiansk, I came up with a game. Basically, you try to look at recent news headlines through the eyes of yourself ten or so years ago – from the point of view of an average citizen of Ukraine in 2013. A quick recap of the context: Viktor Yanukovych, whose regime seems to be outlasting all his opponents, is president; the education minister is…

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