This weekend we commemorate the end of World War II, the deadliest conflict in the history of humankind. Fueled by false propaganda and hatred, the war crossed boundaries across the globe, unsparing of civilians of all nationalities and races alike. For Ukraine, it was a particularly dramatic and blood-draining fight.

In that conflict, the entire Ukrainian territory was invaded and laid waste by both the Nazi and Soviet war machines. Casualties for my nation were shockingly high, amounting to at least 40% of overall casualties...