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The news surrounding the occupation in Ukraine highlights a series of significant events. Central to these developments is the 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative spearheaded by President Zelenskyy, aiming to bring back children from temporarily occupied territories. This humanitarian effort has seen dozens of children and young adults returned to Ukrainian soil, highlighting the compounded issues that arise from occupation. Moreover, Ukraine reinforces its legal doctrine by not recognizing forced Russian passportization in the occupied regions, emphasizing that these individuals remain Ukrainian citizens legally. In a related geopolitical response, the Ukrainian Ministry has condemned visits by foreign ambassadors to occupied regions like Crimea, affirming their stance against the Russian presence. These actions underscore Ukraine's commitment to sovereignty and the protection of its citizens amid ongoing occupation challenges.

What efforts are being made to rescue children from occupied territories in Ukraine?

The 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative is a significant effort spearheaded by President Zelenskyy to rescue children from the temporarily occupied territories. Many children have been successfully returned to Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing effort to reunite families and provide safety for the youngest affected by occupation. This initiative reflects Ukraine's broader commitment to protecting its citizens and upholding their rights in the face of foreign occupation.

Does Ukraine recognize Russian passports issued in occupied areas?

No, Ukraine does not recognize forced passportization carried out by Russia in the occupied territories. Ukrainian law states that these individuals remain legal citizens of Ukraine, underscoring the country's firm stance against the occupation's legal impositions. This legal framework is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to resist foreign occupation and maintain its territorial integrity.

How has the international community reacted to the occupation in Ukraine?

The international community, including prominent leaders and organizations, has condemned the occupation and called for Ukraine's sovereignty to be respected. Specific actions, such as visits by ambassadors to occupied regions, have been met with criticism from Ukraine, which continues to lobby for global support against the Russian advances. This underscores the geopolitical complexity and the need for unified international support for Ukraine.

What is Ukraine's stance on negotiations about occupied territories?

Ukraine has taken a firm stance against ceding any territories to Russia, as stated by President Zelenskyy. Despite various international discussions and negotiations, Ukraine insists that these regions belong to the Ukrainian people and cannot be legally recognized as part of Russia. This position is crucial in international diplomacy, affecting potential peace talks and resolutions regarding the occupied territories.

What are the implications of the occupation for civilian populations in Ukraine?

The occupation has significant implications for civilians, including hardships such as forced passportization, limited freedoms, and in some instances, relocation. Human rights organizations and Ukraine's government continually work towards highlighting these issues, providing humanitarian assistance, and advocating for international intervention to protect the affected populations and restore their rights and livelihoods.

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ірпінь In Irpin, occupiers ran over shot Ukrainians on tanks, - mayor The mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushin told about the atrocities of Russian occupiers. They shot people and then drove tanks over their bodies. After the liberation of Irpen, the remains had to be collected with shovels. 13 744 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

денісова Occupiers kidnap Ukrainian civilian men and then pretend to be prisoners of war, - Denisova Russian troops in the occupied Ukrainian territories are massively abducting civilians in Ukraine to further present them as prisoners of war. 5 203 2 War in Ukraine

волноваха Total destruction in the occupied Volnovakha. VIDEO Footage of Volnovakha captured by the Russian occupiers has been published online. 9 940 9 Previously in trend: War

харків,авіаналіт Russia is preparing to occupy Kharkiv, - Defense Ministry The Russian occupiers are preparing an offensive to capture the city of Kharkiv. 54 575 109 Previously in trend: War

красківський Occupiers held head of district in Chernihiv region captive for 1.5 days. Man was mocked to obtain information about location of Armed Forces. PHOTOS For a day and a half, the Russian occupiers held in custody Oleksandr Kraskivskyi, the head of the Zamhlai Starostynsky District #1 in the Chernihiv Region. The man was beaten while trying to obtain information about the location of the Armed Forces units in the rear. 14 640 16 Previously in trend: War

каховка Residents of Kakhovka went to rally. Occupiers opened fire on civilians. VIDEO Today, April 3, residents of occupied Kakhovka went on a peaceful rally against the Russian occupation. 29 253 80 Previously in trend: War

херсон "Crimean" scenario of Russian Federation in Kherson region failed with bang: occupiers passed to processing of area from within, operate systematically and on large scale, - regional council The Crimean scenario in the Kherson region has failed, so the enemy is blocking the "green corridors", evacuating, kidnapping activists, and trying hard to "form a loyal attitude and public opinion." 22 247 32 Previously in trend: War

енергодар In occupied Energodar, Russians detain and torture hostages, in Tokmak prepare "referendum," and in Melitopol deploy artillery in residential areas, - General Staff The General Staff of the AFU released operational information about Russian policies in the occupied territories, in particular in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 196 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

рф Russian troops plan to occupy third of Ukraine in order to strengthen their negotiating position - Morawiecki Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that in his opinion, Russian troops are seeking to capture a third of Ukraine's territory, and that Moscow is using this to strengthen its position in the negotiations. 21 562 32 Previously in trend: War

полиция,шеврон,нацполиция Occupiers tortured 7 people in Zaporizhia The bodies of seven men and women with stab wounds were found during firefighting in the occupied town of Polohy. 19 280 14 Previously in trend: War

дефолт,рубль Occupiers started to issue "pension" in rubles in Henichesk. Locals change it to hryvnias. The aggressor's troops give pensioners 10 thousand rubles (a little more than $ 100. - Ed.). Stores do not accept Russian money. 10 299 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

усик Russian occupiers captured house of Oleksandr Usyk in Vorzel The Russian occupiers seized the house of the world champion according to the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO versions in the super heavyweight division of Oleksandr Usyk in Vorzel near Kyiv. 34 478 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

путін Reasons to believe that Putin is considering a "Korean" scenario for Ukraine, - Budanov Putin may try to impose a "Korean" scenario on Ukraine. 52 901 120 Previously in trend: War

славутич Slavutych is occupied, three people are lost, - the mayor Fomichev. VIDEO The Chernobyl satellite town of Slavutych in the Kyiv region was forced to suspend its defense after three days of resistance. 19 625 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

депортація 40 thousand Ukrainians were forcibly removed to Russia by the occupiers, - Vereshchuk Ukrainians are forcibly removed to the occupied territories or to Russia. Residents of the Kyiv region are trying to be deported to Belarus. 8 456 37 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian troops enter Skadovsk, call on mayor not to hold rallies. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian troops enter Skadovsk, call on mayor not to hold rallies. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russian troops have entered Skadovsk in the Kherson region, removed computer systems from the city council and called on the mayor not to hold pro-Ukrainian rallies. 12 252 6 Previously in trend: War

We need to find compromise - Zelenskyi We need to find compromise - Zelenskyi Russian-occupied territories will return to Ukraine in the future. 27 145 206 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyi says Russia may try to occupy Kharkiv Zelenskyi says Russia may try to occupy Kharkiv Russia may try to seize some Ukrainian territories under the pretext of "protecting" the Russian-speaking population, in particular Kharkiv, which "will be the beginning of a large-scale war," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has said. 78 277 325 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

European Union does not recognize elections to State Duma in occupied Crimea European Union does not recognize elections to State Duma in occupied Crimea The European Union does not recognize the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation, which took place on September 17-19 in the occupied Crimea. 2 845 24 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

EU extends Crimea sanctions by one more year EU extends Crimea sanctions by one more year The European Union has endorsed a decision to renew sanctions introduced in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation for a further year until June 23, 2022. 3 053 32 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine will impose sanctions on Belarus if it launches flights to Crimea - Dzheppar Ukraine will impose sanctions on Belarus if it launches flights to Crimea - Dzheppar Ukraine will act immediately against any attempts to legitimize Russia's occupation of Crimea, and if at least one plane of a Belarusian airline flies to the occupied Crimea, sanctions will be inevitable with all the negative consequences, Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar has told Ukrinform. 7 022 16 Previously in trend: Protasevich case

Kyiv to work out certain options in response to attempts to pressure Russia through intl partners regarding water supply of Crimea – Mezentseva Kyiv to work out certain options in response to attempts to pressure Russia through intl partners regarding water supply of Crimea – Mezentseva The President's Office, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work out "certain options" in response to attempts by Russia through pressure on international partners to persuade Ukraine to restore water supply in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Head of the Permanent delegation of the Verkhovna Rada in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Maria Mezentseva (Servant of the People) said. 4 340 31 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

G7 Foreign Ministers release statement on seventh anniversary of occupation of Crimea G7 Foreign Ministers release statement on seventh anniversary of occupation of Crimea The G7 Foreign Ministers have expressed strong support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea. 21 080 44 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

No need to recognize ‘annexation of Crimea’ as no annexation took place - Kremlin No need to recognize ‘annexation of Crimea’ as no annexation took place - Kremlin The spokesman recalled that the peninsula reunited with Russia in compliance with all norms of international law. 19 280 117 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Russia Russia's occupation, increasing militarization of Crimean Peninsula threatening world's common security – U.S. Dept of State The United States of America pledges solidarity with Ukraine over the 7th anniversary of Russia's invasion and seizure of Crimea - a brazen affront to the modern international order, said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 2 536 21 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

ECHR declares Ukraine ECHR declares Ukraine's application against Russia on violations of human rights in Crimea as partly admissible The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has, by a majority, declared Ukraine's application against the Russian Federation on human rights violations in Crimea as "partly admissible" for consideration on the merits. 22 736 65 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

251 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas - Denisova 251 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas - Denisova Some 251 Ukrainians are being held captive by Russian-backed forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has said. 582 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns illegal military exercises in occupied Crimea Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns illegal military exercises in occupied Crimea The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has sent a letter to the Russian Foreign Ministry to express a protest over the conduct of illegal military exercises of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. 1 087 3 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko being questioned in case of Yanukovych Poroshenko being questioned in case of Yanukovych's state treason The former president of Ukraine was questioned in Kyiv Court of Appeal, where the case of Viktor Yanukovych's state treason was considered. 9 802 118 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Checkpoints on Ukraine Checkpoints on Ukraine's border with occupied Crimea to be closed until June 22 - Border Service Entry-exit checkpoints on the administrative border of Ukraine and Crimea temporarily occupied by Russia will be closed until June 22, said a spokesperson of the State Border Service of Ukraine Andriy Demchenko. 1 854 10 Ukrainian Politics

Vice PM: Ukraine can join NATO even with temporarily occupied territories Vice PM: Ukraine can join NATO even with temporarily occupied territories Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba is convinced that Ukraine's accession to NATO is possible even with temporarily occupied territories. 12 765 126 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO

Naftogaz submits updated assessment of compensation for assets expropriated by Russia in Crimea Naftogaz submits updated assessment of compensation for assets expropriated by Russia in Crimea The Naftogaz Group in the Permanent Court of Arbitration (the Hague) proceedings against the Russian Federation has submitted the updated assessment of compensation for its assets that the Russian Federation unlawfully expropriated in Crimea. 3 590 18 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

U.S. will never recognize Russia U.S. will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea - Pompeo The United States will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea and supports Ukraine's efforts to join NATO, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. 1 675 22 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Any contacts with Any contacts with 'republics' aimed at legitimizing Russia's crimes in Donbas - FM The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the attempts of any contacts with the so-called "republics" from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 6 835 46 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

Russia illegally persecutes 115 Crimean citizens Russia illegally persecutes 115 Crimean citizens Russia illegally persecutes 115 citizens on groundless and politically motivated accusations in annexed Crimea as Ukraine’s Ombudsman Lyudmyla Denisova reported. 619 6 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

140 thousand Russians resettled to Crimea over five years 140 thousand Russians resettled to Crimea over five years Russia is trying to change the demographic map of the illegally annexed Crimea by resettling its citizens to the peninsula. Thereby, Moscow wants to increase the number of supporters of the occupying power. 2 780 90 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Hizb ut-Tahrir case: Five Crimean Tatars got prison terms extended until November 5 Hizb ut-Tahrir case: Five Crimean Tatars got prison terms extended until November 5 The men were arrested in the annexed Crimea this June; they are charged with membership in the organization, which the Russian government claims extremist. 530 3 Incidents

денисова 60 Ukrainian prisoners passed to Ukraine-controlled territory in Luhansk region. PHOTOS Ukraine’s Ombudsman informed that 195 Ukrainians were transported from the occupied territory of Luhansk since December 2018 till April 2019. 9 711 23 Ukrainian Politics

US Envoy Volker: Russia not expected response of the West to its actions in Ukraine to be significant US Envoy Volker: Russia not expected response of the West to its actions in Ukraine to be significant The Kremlin did not expect the policy of restraint of Russia by the West through sanctions. 26 509 183 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine Ukraine's president urges government to prepare consolidated claim against Russia over military aggression Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko called the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to establish an interdepartmental coordination body as soon as possible in order to develop a consolidated claim of Ukraine vs. Russia over the damage caused by the ongoing military aggression. 17 296 167 Ukrainian Politics

MP Iryna Herashchenko believes Putin’s confession about masterminding "referendum" in Crimea should be used in court MP Iryna Herashchenko believes Putin’s confession about masterminding "referendum" in Crimea should be used in court Ukrainian diplomats and lawyers must use in their future lawsuits the statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the fake "referendum" in Crimea being staged by Moscow. 25 227 109 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

EU extends Crimea-related sanction against Russia for another year EU extends Crimea-related sanction against Russia for another year The Council of the European Union has extended sanctions in response to Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea for one more year. 16 269 50 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

US should never forget that Russians annexed one fifth of Ukraine, - Pompeo. VIDEO US should never forget that Russians annexed one fifth of Ukraine, - Pompeo. VIDEO U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on his agency’s budget request for the 2019 fiscal year. 13 543 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

PACE recognizes Ukraine PACE recognizes Ukraine's Donbas being occupied by Russia The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a decision recognizing Russia's occupation of Ukraine's territories. 25 896 131 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

"Drone has symbols of Wehrmacht on its wings," – Russian terrorists’ mouthpiece Basurin shows alleged Ukrainian UAV downed by militants. VIDEO "Drone has symbols of Wehrmacht on its wings," – Russian terrorists’ mouthpiece Basurin shows alleged Ukrainian UAV downed by militants. VIDEO A member of the breakaway terrorists-run "Donetsk People’s Republic" Eduard Basurin claims that a "Nazi" drone with symbols of Wehrmacht painted on its wings was allegedly brought down in the vicinity of Sakhanka village near Mariupol. 73 917 340 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Foreign Ministry: Ukraine reserves right to assess damage caused by Crimea occupation at final stage of dispute with Russia Foreign Ministry: Ukraine reserves right to assess damage caused by Crimea occupation at final stage of dispute with Russia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine did not speculate on the exact amount of damage caused by Russia's occupation of Crimea which may well reach billions of dollars but noted that Ukraine reserved the right to assess it at the final stage of the dispute with the Russian Federation about its violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982). 14 057 43 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russian invaders open demining school for Yevpatoria children aged from nine to 16. VIDEO Russian invaders open demining school for Yevpatoria children aged from nine to 16. VIDEO The occupying authorities of Crimea have opened a demining school in Yevpatoria. 8 163 123 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Crimea de-occupation should be next step following UN resolution, - Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Crimea de-occupation should be next step following UN resolution, - Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the UN General Assembly's support for the resolution on the situation of human rights in Crimea and Sevastopol adding that the next step that should be taken is bringing the end to the occupation of the peninsula. 7 564 46 Incidents

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