>The fact that Putin argues that Ukranians don't exist and that they all are Russians just supports that it isn't a genocide
as it turns out, the exact opposite is true. attempting to erase a people (as in "the Ukrainian people") is a pretty common aspect of genocide, and includes forcibly destroying their identity as a unique people
>Prematurely calling it a genocide just makes people stop listening to you.
then it is good that nobody has done so prematurely, as people have not stopped listening (unless you personally constitute "people" ;)
as it turns out, the exact opposite is true. attempting to erase a people (as in "the Ukrainian people") is a pretty common aspect of genocide, and includes forcibly destroying their identity as a unique people
>Prematurely calling it a genocide just makes people stop listening to you.
then it is good that nobody has done so prematurely, as people have not stopped listening (unless you personally constitute "people" ;)
for more examples of the genocide you're denying, a non-comprehensive list of genocidal policies russia employs in Ukraine is at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31447187