
This analytical paper examines the systematic destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage by the Russian Federation during the full-scale war, framing it not merely as collateral damage, but as a deliberate algorithm of aggression aimed at dismantling Ukrainian national identity. The author argues that protecting cultural assets is an integral component of supranational security. The paper advocates for a strategic transition from a reactive model of simply documenting losses to a proactive "architecture of return." To achieve this, the author proposes a comprehensive mechanism based on "legal engineering," which includes: the creation of next-generation national registers to generate legally significant evidence for future international tribunals; deep synchronization with global tracing databases (UNESCO, Interpol, Blue Shield); the institutionalized application of Asset Recovery and Management (ARO/AMO) tools by law enforcement and intelligence agencies; and the mobilization of international resources for community-led reconstruction. The study concludes that Ukraine must respond to cultural aggression with flawless legal mechanisms to ensure inevitable restitution and restoration.
Russian Aggression, National Security, Cultural Heritage, Asset Recovery, Architecture of Return, Legal Engineering, Ukraine, Supranational Security, Restitution
Russian Aggression, National Security, Cultural Heritage, Asset Recovery, Architecture of Return, Legal Engineering, Ukraine, Supranational Security, Restitution
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