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How Can Ukraine Reclaim its Stolen Treasures?

The Kyiv Independent has published an investigation into the large-scale looting and destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage during Russia’s full-scale invasion. Vitalii Tytych, co-founder of the Rafael Lemkin Society, emphasised that proving these crimes requires proper documentation and international legal mechanisms. The article explores possible restitution models, from financial compensation to the return of looted artefacts.