Former Ukrainian Professor Posts Photo with Russian Flag After Treason Charges, Sparking Backlash

Yevheniia Bilchenko, a former professor at Kyiv's Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, posted a photo of herself with a Russian flag after being charged with treason.

Bilchenko admitted to waging an "underground campaign against Ukraine" for 6 years and said she has no regrets about living in Russia.

Bilchenko previously called Ukraine an "American colony" and criticized Ukrainian language laws. She was suspended for hate speech.

Academics reacted, suggesting Bilchenko be stripped of degrees and that laws be amended to include accountability for collaborators.

Some say the university covered up Bilchenko's collaborative activities in the past, questioning how many more like her remain.