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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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маріуполь In occupied Mariupol, for first time in year, movement of enemy UR-77 "Zmiy Horynych" demining installation was recorded - Andriushchenko. PHOTO A self-propelled rocket launcher UR-77 "Zmiy Gorynych" was spotted on the streets of occupied Mariupol. This is the first time it has been moved in a year. The occupiers most likely sent it for repair. 4 416 5 Previously in trend: War

окупація Among 10 main risks of 2024 is "Divided Ukraine" - Time Time has listed the top 10 global risks of 2024. "Divided Ukraine" is in the third place. The publication notes that Russia now has the initiative on the battlefield and material superiority. 27 823 50 Previously in trend: War

окупанти,окупація Russians are forcibly mobilizing farmers in southern Ukraine – DIU Russians have intensified mechanisms of forced mobilization in the occupied communities of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. 5 806 64 War in Ukraine

паспорт,рф Occupants launched online service for passportization in temporarily occupied territories The occupiers have launched the online service "I am in Russia" to speed up the passportization of residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 737 0 War in Ukraine

окупанти,арміярф,рашисти Russia has deployed almost 35,000 Russian Guardsmen in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - Center of National Resistance Their duties include carrying out filtering activities among the civilian population and identifying members of the underground movement. 2 993 18 Society

скадовськ Russians in occupied Skadovsk force men to register for military service The Russian invaders in occupied Skadovsk have strengthened control measures and are forcing men to register for military service. 3 613 9 Previously in trend: War

окупація "Donetsk, Horlivka, Makiivka, Yenakiieve are Ukraine": Yellow Ribbon Movement continues to resist ruscists in occupied Donetsk region. PHOTOS Activists of the Yellow Ribbon Movement continue to resist ruscists in the occupied territory of Donetsk region 2 705 9 War in Ukraine

зерно In port of occupied Mariupol, invaders are loading grain for export to Russian Federation for third day in row, - Andriushchenko. PHOTO For the third day in a row, Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Mariupol have been loading looted Ukrainian grain onto ships in the port to be transported to Russia. 1 988 10 Previously in trend: War

мобільний,інтернет,звязок Russians plan to provide Internet access to residents of occupied territories only with Russian passports, - National Resistance Center The invaders have come up with a new method of forced passportization of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories and control over the local population. In particular, the invaders plan to introduce a "verification" system so that a Russian passport is required to access the Internet. 577 0 War in Ukraine

окупанти Russians intensify "counter-sabotage measures" in Donetsk, - National Resistance Center The explosion in the Donbas Palace Hotel is used by the occupiers to increase pressure on Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. 2 083 6 Incidents

маріуполь Occupants want to demolish 30% of private sector in Mariupol, - Andriushchenko The Russians are going to demolish at least 30 percent of the private sector in Mariupol, which makes up at least 40 percent of the genuine historic buildings. 3 907 4 War in Ukraine

паспорт,рф Russians conduct raids for forced passportization in occupied territories - National Resistance Center Before the New Year, Russian police conducted a series of raids in the villages of the temporarily occupied south to "preventive conversations" with those who refused to receive a Russian passport. 907 7 Previously in trend: War

портнов Portnov was probably curator of occupation of Crimea, - mass media. VIDEO Former deputy head of the Yanukovych administration, Andrii Portnov, was allegedly the curator of the occupation of Crimea in 2014. 25 255 122 Ukrainian Politics

окупант Occupier told about heroic act of elderly Ukrainian: "Peaceful grandfather walked past us, climbed up on roof and started shooting at us with machine gun.". VIDEO The "Hero of the Special Military Operation" told about the heroic deed of an elderly Ukrainian who launched a machine gun attack on an enemy unit during the occupation. 24 166 66 Previously in trend: War

окупанти Ruscists detained three minors in occupied Melitopol and accused them of "working for SSU" - Fedorov Russian invaders detained three minors in the temporarily occupied Melitopol. 1 051 2 Previously in trend: War

рф,окупанти,арміярф,рашисти,військарф Ruscists conduct night searches and arrests in occupied Kherson region - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Russian invaders conducted night searches, looking for evidence of the pro-Ukrainian position of civilians in the occupied Kherson region. 1 124 1 Previously in trend: War

жовта,стрічка Melitopol is Ukraine: Yellow Ribbon Movement continues to resist ruscists in occupied Melitopol. PHOTOS Activists of the Yellow Ribbon movement continue to resist ruscists in occupied Melitopol. 2 524 10 Previously in trend: War

транспорт,автобус,маршрутка,троллейбус,коронавирус There are not enough public transport drivers in occupied Donetsk due to forced mobilization to Russian army, - Center for National Resistance In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, due to forced mobilization to the Russian army, there is a shortage of public transport drivers. The shortage of drivers is 60%. 1 343 10 War in Ukraine

рф,армія,мобілізація Russia forces Ukrainians from the occupied territories to serve in its army. This is war crime, - HRW The Russian government continues to forcefully mobilize Ukrainians in its occupied territories of Ukraine into its army. 1 567 12 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

маріуполь Russians in occupied Mariupol strengthened security of military bases - Andriushchenko. PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Donetsk region, Russians have strengthened the arrangement and organization of security at military bases through regular "Bavovna (is a Ukrainian phrase and internet meme that originated during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, humorously used to refer to explosions-ed.) in the city. In particular, they installed surveillance cameras and barbed wire. 1 001 1 Photo News

окупанти,арміярф,рашисти,загарбники Ruscists kidnap civilians in occupied territories with whole families - NRC Russian invaders in the occupied territories continue to kidnap civilians suspected of disloyalty to the Nazis. 1 754 2 Previously in trend: War

гасло In Donetsk and Luhansk, occupants are looking for Ukrainians who paint patriotic slogans on walls - National Resistance Center In the temporarily occupied territories, ruscists raided in search of patriotic Ukrainians. 1 654 5 War in Ukraine

ташева It was impossible to prevent scenario of occupation of Crimea, but government could have done more in 2014 to support people - Tasheva It was impossible to prevent the occupation of Crimea in 2014, and the central government did not take enough action and did not send enough concrete signals to support the people on the peninsula who resisted. The authorities could have done more. 6 024 98 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

техніка Ruscists bring repair crews to TOT to restore equipment as local workers refuse to cooperate - NRC In the temporarily occupied territories, the Russians suffer losses in equipment on the front line and cannot cope with the volume of repairs. 1 405 1 War in Ukraine

лікар More than 3,000 doctors are missing in occupied territories - National Resistance Centre Russians are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the temporarily occupied territories, with a serious shortage of medical staff. 786 7 Incidents

війна Defence forces attacked observation complex set up by occupiers in building of Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. VIDEO In the building of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station, the Ukrainian military discovered a well-camouflaged Russian Murom-P surveillance complex. Operators of attack drones were involved in destroying the enemy equipment. 8 865 11 Previously in trend: War

демонтаж,промисловість Russians are looting industrial facilities in occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia, - National Resistance Centre Russians continue to loot industrial facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region. 2 330 6 War in Ukraine

рф,вибори National Resistance Center: Russia will hold "presidential elections" in occupied territories without passports Residents of the occupied territories will be allowed to vote without passports, as the majority of the population ignores obtaining a Russian passport. 2 606 15 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

діти,окупація Five more Ukrainian children returned from occupation Another 5 Ukrainian children returned home from the occupation. 584 7 Previously in trend: War

окупанти Russians sent new counter-intelligence groups to occupied territories to search for members of underground - National Resistance Centre The occupiers are trying to identify informers of the Defence Forces in the occupied territories. 445 0 Incidents

верещук Vereshchuk calls on residents of occupied territories not to participate in Russian presidential election Residents of the Russian-occupied territories should under no circumstances participate in the upcoming Russian presidential elections in 2024. 2 094 41 Previously in trend: War

окупація Russians plan to "nationalise" land plots of Ukrainians in occupied territories - National Resistance Centre The enemy plans to take an inventory of land plots and "nationalise" those whose owners refuse to re-register their ownership. 1 320 16 Incidents

росгвардія Rosguard in occupied territories visits boarding schools and campaigns - National Resistance Centre Police officers from Rosguard units stationed in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are visiting boarding schools and campaigning among children. 898 3 War in Ukraine

рф,блокпост,окупанти,окупація,арміярф,рашисти Ruscists announced "evacuation" from occupied Nova Kakhovka, - Khlan Russian invaders announced the "evacuation" of residents of the temporarily occupied Nova Kakhovka. 7 775 14 Previously in trend: War

цнс Russians launched information campaign with aim of simulating support for occupation among residents of occupied territories, - Center of National Resistance The Russians are trying to bribe the residents of the temporarily occupied territories to glorify the occupiers. 3 492 9 Incidents

рф,мобілізація Men in TOT will be mobilised immediately after receiving Russian passport - NRC In the temporarily occupied territories, the invaders force men to "voluntarily" sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces after receiving a Russian passport. 2 501 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

цнс Russians in occupied territories are preparing for "elections" of president of Russian Federation in 2024, - Center of National Resistance In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian invaders are preparing for the "elections" of the president of the Russian Federation in 2024. For example, Andrii Yarin, head of the internal policy department, who will head the "pre-election headquarters" arrived from Russia. 800 7 Previously in trend: War

цнс Russians form new units of federal bodies in occupied territories - National Resistance Centre The occupation forces suffer heavy losses on the battlefield, especially in the Donetsk region. Therefore, the Russians are trying to supplement the bodies of the so-called "Main Directorate of the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops". 2 949 3 Incidents

діти,дитина Organization Save Ukraine managed to return two children with their parents from occupied territories The organization Save Ukraine managed to return two young children with their parents from the temporarily occupied territories. 868 1 War in Ukraine

окупанти In Zaporizhzhia, occupiers encourage locals to write denunciations about pro-Ukrainian citizens - RMA In the temporarily occupied territory of the Zaporizhzhia region, the enemy is intensifying filtration measures and trying to identify pro-Ukrainian citizens. 578 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

окупанти,мелітополь Enemy replaces collaborators in occupation administrations with Russians, - Fedorov In the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region, the enemy is gradually replacing collaborators in administrative positions with retired officers from Russia. 1 464 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

жовта "Luhansk wants home": "Yellow Ribbon" activists continue resistance in the occupied city. PHOTOS Activists of the "Yellow Ribbon" movement continue to resist the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Luhansk. 4 269 9 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

херсонщина,поздняков Ruscists demolish monuments to victims of Holodomor in occupied Kherson region. PHOTOS Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Kherson region are demolishing monuments to the victims of the Holodomor. 6 961 19 Previously in trend: War

джанкой,пожежа Four explosions were heard in occupied Dzhankoy. Destroyed enemy air defense and radar systems. VIDEO Four explosions occurred on the territory of a military unit in occupied Dzhankoy. 24 643 24 Previously in trend: War

ворог,кацап,русня,орк Occupiers are transferring manpower and equipment from Mariupol to north of Donetsk region, - Andriushchenko At night, the Russian invaders transfer 10-15 KamAZ vehicles with prepared manpower from the Mariupol and Berdiansk districts in the direction of Donetsk. 1 278 7 War in Ukraine

окупанти,мелітополь Russians in occupied Melitopol are recruiting agents who will help them after deoccupation of city, - Fedorov The Russian invaders in the occupied Melitopol are preparing agents to launch missile attacks on the infrastructure after the de-occupation of the city. 1 558 2 War in Ukraine

катівня 1,139 people were tortured by Russian military during the occupation of Kyiv region Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, law enforcement officers in Kyiv region have investigated 12,456 criminal offenses qualified as war crimes under Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 688 2 War in Ukraine

паспорт,рф Russians do not provide compensation for firewood and coal in occupied Luhansk region, forcing people to get Russian passports - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published information on forced passportization in the occupied territories. 661 4 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas