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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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армия дебальцево Ukrainian army left Debaltseve. PHOTOS Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard continue to withdraw their units from Debaltseve, the Donetsk region. 455 583 579 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

Casualties rise as 'LPR' violates cease-fire in Popasna 'LPR' terrorists continue to violate the cease-fire, which has started today at midnight. 101 240 194 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обстрел артемовска Terrorists shelled Artemivsk town with Grad killing a 7-year-old. PHOTOS + VIDEO Terrorists fired Grad rockets at Artemivsk in the Donetsk region. 114 914 205 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обстрел Terrorists shelled government-controlled town of Hirnyk from Grads. Four people died. PHOTOS The militants shelled Hirnyk town from Grads. According to the Donetsk Regional State Administration, four people were killed and 16 injured. 92 499 77 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

карта донбас бои ато ato map donbas fighting ‘Commandant’ of Perevalsk, ‘Colonel’ Shyrko eliminated in fighting for Chornukhyne - Tymchuk ‘Commandant’ of Perevalsk city, the Luhansk region, some Shyrko, was neutralized together with a group of terrorists in the battles for Chornukhyne, the Luhansk region. 104 446 201 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

эвакуация 156 people, including 17 children were evacuated from Avdiivka, Debaltseve, and Svitlodarsk on Monday. PHOTOS Measures to take people away from the danger zone are being taken in cities of the Donetsk region subjected to constant terrorists’ shelling in recent days. 9 750 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

плен оккупанты наемник Russians supported Kopylov when he was leaving for Ukraine to kill, now they ask to release him from captivity, - blogger. PHOTO Ivan Kopylov, mercenary from Novosibirsk, announced in social media that he was in captivity and his partner was killed. 290 436 430 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists shelled Ukrainian villages and towns with Grad rocket systems. Situation in Vuhlehirsk remains tense The militants attacked the Army positions and civilian population in the ATO zone during last night. 95 670 153 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Debaltseve salient

плотницкий Russian mercenary Plotnitskii wants Ukraine to support ‘DPR’ and ‘LPR’: Only then we will talk about cease-fire The leader of the self-proclaimed ‘LPR’ Igor Plotnitskii demanded that Ukraine resumed supporting the ‘DPR’ and ‘LPR.’ 279 532 1 341 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists fire at civilians who came for humanitarian aid in Donetsk. At least seven people killed - NSDC The militants have carried out another cynical act of terror against the civilian population which resulted in casualties in Donetsk today. 97 350 371 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

татары Deputy Head of Crimean Tatar Mejlis detained for three weeks. He faces 10 years in prison Kyiv District Court of Simferopol detained deputy chairman of the Mejlis Ahtem Chyihoz for three weeks until Feb. 19. 30 636 160 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

боец Ukrainian soldiers secured Orikhove-Donetske village. VIDEO Detachments of the 24th brigade and the Donbas battalion secured Orikhove-Donetske village near Bakhmutka in the direction of the 29th checkpoint. 113 618 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия луганск рф оккупанты Russian military equipment base spotted in Luhansk with "humanitarian aid" tankers side by side with Grad systems. PHOTOS Open-source intelligence (OSINT) of the Russian military and mercenaries on social networks was able to identify the location of the base of modern Russian military equipment. 263 609 441 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

выстрел бронетехника оккупанты Vystrel armored vehicles in Luhansk came from Russian occupation bases in Tskhinvali. PHOTO Proof New information on the identification of Russian armored vehicles of Vystrel type (same as Dozor) Kamaz 43269 spotted in Luhansk has been posted on-line. 179 150 251 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Cabinet introduces emergency regime in Donetsk and Luhansk regions and high alert mode throughout Ukraine The Ukrainian Government has taken a decision to introduce a state of emergency on the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, a high alert mode throughout the entire Ukraine’s territory and to set up a State Emergency Commission. 107 551 218 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия смерть рф оккупанты Yuri Levashev, commander of terrorist reconnaissance unit, destroyed near Mariupol. PHOTO The anti-terrorist operation forces eliminated commander of a reconnaissance unit from Akademgorodok, the Novosibirsk region, Russia, Yuri Levashev near Mariupol. It is mentioned that the 32-year-old mercenary died in a battle on Jan. 23. 301 456 644 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

дети Interior Ministry asked terrorists to allow evacuate children from Marinka and Krasnohorivka, the Donetsk region The terrorists have been shelling Marinka and Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region with Grads non-stop for several days now. 21 775 101 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Terrorists shelled villages and towns in Donbas with Grad rocket system The militants fired at the ATO forces positions and civilians for about 27 times during the last night. 16 111 97 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

захарченко Terrorists’ leader Zakharchenko allowed depriving civilians of their apartments: "Those troubling waters shall linger out their lives" Leader of the 'DPR' terrorists Alexandr Zakharchenko said the militants would confiscate apartments from faculty members who left the occupied territories. 114 046 271 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

турчинов ато Situation is escalating. Terrorists switch to active offensive operations – NSDC Secretary Turchynov Secretary of the National Security Council Oleksandr Turchynov notes that "a real terrorist threat exists in the country today." 164 123 693 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russia launched military exercise in occupied Crimea The Russian Federation naval aviation started training and combat operations with launch of missiles at the Opuk training area in the occupied Crimea. 14 814 52 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

смерч Russia brought Smerch multiple rocket launchers to Makiivka: vehicle's firing range is up to 120 km. VIDEO Smerch multiple launch rocket system appeared in service with the Russia-backed militants in Makiivka. 179 637 361 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Terrorists attempt an offensive. The most difficult situation is near Debaltseve. Tank-on-tank engagement occurred near Krymske Terrorists became more active at several directions starting Thursday morning. 98 533 194 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Foreing Ministers of the Normandy Four agreed on urgent meeting of contact group on Donbas - Steinmeier The foreign ministers of the Normandy Four, which includes France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia, have agreed to urgently hold a contact group meeting on settling the situation in Ukraine. 14 867 37 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

NATO Secretary General once again calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine NATO said on Wednesday it had seen an increase in the numbers of tanks, artillery pieces, and other heavy military equipment being used by the Russian troops in eastern Ukraine, and renewed a call for Moscow to withdraw. 62 051 357 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

агрессия оккупанты вторжение Invasive forces identified: T-80 at the border and Tor-M2 in Shakhtarsk. PHOTO New proofs of Russian armored vehicles invasion into Ukraine appeared online. 173 055 216 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия луганск рф россии агрессия оккупанты наемник Russian mercenary Anton Banshchikov: "Luhansk is being betrayed to Ukraine. Russian Federal Security Service, which totally supervised us, is silent". PHOTOS "Luhansk People's Republic (LPR)" is coming to an end. Today, it is actually seized by a private military company commanded by Wagner. Local "authorities" betray "militia" fighters to mercenaries, while the Armed Forces of Ukraine are preparing for full-scale offensive. 222 778 184 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

яценюк Russia wants to frustrate mobilization and negotiations with the IMF through escalation of the conflict - Yatseniuk Prime Minister Yatseniuk believes that the purpose of the escalation of the conflict in the Donbas by Russia is disruption of the next wave of mobilization and negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. 74 111 148 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ато 29th checkpoint is controlled by the Ukrainian army. Fighting continues near the 31st checkpoint - Turchynov Ukrainian soldiers and Russian terrorists keep fighting near the 31st checkpoint in the Luhansk region. 121 554 192 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ато Russian-terrorist forces’ offensive near 29th and 31st checkpoints was stifled - ATO press center The night in the ATO area was tense, like yesterday. The terrorists fired at the Ukrainian soldiers using all types of weapons. 104 956 232 Previously in trend: Fighting for the Donetsk airport Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

OSCE: three residents of Debaltseve killed by Grad missiles, launched by the Russian terrorists of the DPR The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) analysis showed that Grad rockets that hit Debaltseve city in the Donetsk region came from a western direction, the direction of “DPR”-controlled Horlivka. 22 338 123 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф террористы оккупанты Bodies of killed soldiers, aka cargo-200, keep coming from Donbas to Russia: militant nicknamed Peter buried in St. Petersburg. PHOTOS Another Russian militant nicknamed Peter was buried in Bogoslovkiy cemetery in St. Petersburg. Volunteer Nikolai died on Jan. 16 in Donbas. His funeral was held two days later in his native St. Petersburg. 157 597 436 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

порошенко "We will not give up a single meter of our land and regain Donbas!" – Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is convinced that the Ukrainian government will regain control over all areas of the Donbas region. 125 269 843 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko ready to grant special status of free economic zone to Donbas Ukraine is ready to grant the status of special economic zone with special relations with the EU and Russia to the Donbas. 152 241 1 329 Ukrainian Politics

генерал оккупанты кузовлев ‘LPR’ terrorists are led by Russian General Sergey "Tambov" Kuzovlev. PHOTOS Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) radio captures suggest that Russian government could be more than involved into the fighting in eastern Ukraine. 137 419 193 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

крым French Charlie Hebdo ridiculed pseudo referendum held in occupied Crimea and Putin's policy. PHOTOS There were works concerning pseudo referendum, which took place in March 2014 in Crimea occupied by the Russian troops as well as the aggressive policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, among the caricatures of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the editors office of which was brutally attacked by the terrorists yesterday. 202 543 540 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Attacks in France

россия оккупанты Russian Emergency Ministry employee Sergey Dmitriev awarded by Donbas terrorists for zeal in slaughtering, - media. PHOTOS One of employees of Ministry of Emergency situations of Russian Federation Sergey Dmitriev currently “serves” in the “DPR” terrorist organization fighting against anti-terroristic forces. 158 698 275 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

крым симферополь "Ukraine will return the Crimea. If we do not do it, our children and grandchildren will" - Yatseniuk The Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk doesn't currently see a quick solution on how to return the Russia-annexed Crimea. 54 277 529 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

State Border Guard Service denies suspension of work at ‘Chonhar’ border crossing point The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine refutes information about closing of ‘Chonhar’ border crossing point on the border with Crimea. 5 330 13 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

'Chonhar' border crossing point suspended work – State Border Guard Service 'Chonhar' border crossing point on the administrative border of the Kherson region and Crimea is temporarily out of service. 66 236 207 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Poroshenko: We will not cut gas supplies to Donbas - we're not Russians Petro Poroshenko rejects the possibility to stop gas deliveries to the Donbas or exchange it for coal from Donetsk. The president said that the West appreciates civility of Ukraine. 27 315 238 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko: 2014 was the most difficult year after 1945 President Petro Poroshenko believes the year that passes to be the most difficult for Ukraine in the recent 70 years. 24 391 248 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

симферополь People riot in Simferopol because of railway service suspension "There is a true riot at Simferopol train station. A witness called." 348 578 1 200 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

помощь донбасс гуманитрная Ukrainian humanitarian aid delivered to occupied Donbas territories - Poroshenko. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko informed that Ukrainian humanitarian aid was delivered to the Donbas territory, controlled by the terrorists. 30 995 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

крым санкции More than 600,000 Crimeans left without electricity Over 600,000 citizens of the occupied Crimea and city of Sevastopol are left without electricity. 117 732 1 053 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Residents of occupied Crimea will be deprived of common American web services and programs U.S. President Barack Obama issued a decree imposing additional sanctions against the Crimea prohibiting the American companies to supply goods and provide services to the Russian occupied peninsula. 139 110 982 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Crimean officials announced water shortage: "We haven't had such problems with water since 1955" Crimean officials admitted serious problems with water, which they haven't had since 1955. 67 338 345 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

крым санкции Power cuts in Crimea occurred due to emergency outage Ukraine explains that the temporary cessation of power supply to Russia-annexed Crimea on Wednesday occurred due to an emergency shutdown. 52 260 263 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

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