Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia began to systematically destroy monuments to victims of political repression. It is known about the demolition of at least 11 memorials dedicated to the memory of repressed Poles and Lithuanians; Monuments to foreign soldiers who died on the territory of the USSR are also being demolished.

Since the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has embarked on a systematic campaign to dismantle monuments dedicated to the victims of political repression. Reports indicate that at least 11 memorial sites honouring repressed Poles and Lithuanians have been demolished, along with monuments to foreign soldiers who perished within the territory of the former USSR.

The process of Ukraine's European integration is poised to become the most significant challenge and stress test for the European Union since 2004 when the EU integrated 10 new member states simultaneously. Never before has the EU attempted to integrate a country of such magnitude that is so unprepared for accession, lagging significantly in terms of GDP per capita, and simultaneously grappling with extreme circumstances.

The process of European integration of Ukraine will become the most significant challenge and stress for the EU since 2004, when 10 new members were integrated into the Union at once. Never before has the target of integration been such a large country, so unprepared for accession, so lagging behind in terms of GDP per capita and at the same time finding itself in such extreme circumstances.