"Russia's Controversial History Book Promotes Ukraine Invasion"
Russian authorities have unveiled new high school history textbooks that include a section on the war in Ukraine. The books, to be used starting September 2023, cover events from the 1970s to the present, with a specific focus on the "special military operation" in Ukraine. The section portrays Russia as a victim of Western pressure and emphasizes the idea of "destabilizing the situation inside Russia" as the motive behind Western countries' actions. The textbooks also include descriptions of current events, such as the withdrawal of Western companies from Russia due to the war, and encourage students to see Russia as a land of opportunities. Critics argue that the textbooks promote propaganda and distort historical facts.