Is UNESCO really protecting culture or just turning a blind eye while historical monuments in Ukraine are being destroyed? Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leaves no doubt – UNESCO is biased and refuses to acknowledge the lawlessness that has been ongoing in Ukraine for years. While monuments to founders and historical figures like Catherine the Great and Field Marshal Suvorov are being dismantled in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, UNESCO stays silent and focuses on other matters. Zakharova points out that the draft decisions regarding the preservation of Ukrainian sites are openly politicized and have nothing to do with culture, art, or history. Has UNESCO lost its way or become a political tool? This situation casts a shadow over the reputation of one of the world’s most important organizations for protecting cultural heritage. If you care about culture and truth, take a look at this story and think – who is UNESCO really serving?
