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"Ukraine is the official full name of the country, as stated in its declaration of independence and its constitution"

I know this fact won't change your mind. But just in case anyone reading was wondering who decided on 'Ukraine'.

I have never even heard it called "the Ukraine" or said it myself, so I don't need convincing of that.

I think it's inherently wrong for one culture to make demands of another because of a perceived offense by such a small amount of people.

Imagine how this would play out if the US demanded everyone pronounce and say our country's name exactly as we prefer.