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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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пожежа,маріуполь In Mariupol, warehouse burned down where occupiers stored looted goods - Andryushchenko. PHOTO In Mariupol the day before, on July 2, a service station warehouse burned down, where the property stolen by the occupiers was stored. 9 464 12 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

новопсков "Occupier, only death awaits you", - partisans pasted leaflets in Luhansk region. PHOTOS The guerrillas put up patriotic leaflets in occupied Novopskov in the Luhansk region. 11 156 8 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь Mariupol residents hunt pigeons so as not to starve to death - media. PHOTOS Residents of Mariupol, occupied by the Russian army, are forced to set traps for pigeons in the streets so as not to starve to death. 13 522 54 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

нацполіція,жертви Bodies of seven civilians tortured by Russian military are found in Kyiv region, - National police. PHOTOS Mass burials of executed civilians were found today at the former positions of the Russian army near the village of Myrotske, Bucha district, Kyiv region. 5 873 7 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь Occupiers removed Mariupol residents from dismantling of destroyed houses, having seen quantity of bodies under them, - City Council. PHOTOS Up to 100 people were killed under almost every destroyed house in Mariupol, and 1,300 high-rise buildings were destroyed in the city. 19 495 48 Previously in trend: War

дтп,херсон In Kherson, occupiers staged fatal accident. PHOTOS The Russians rammed the car of local residents in a stolen car. Two Kherson residents died 14 143 10 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

севастополь Occupiers load Ukrainian grain on ships in Sevastopol every day, - media. PHOTO On June 3, two small bulk carriers of the "river-sea" class began loading near the grain terminal in Sevastopol Bay. 7 211 34 Previously in trend: War

овочі Russians did not let cars with goods into Zaporizhzhya, people threw tons of vegetables at checkpoint. PHOTO In Vasylivka, at the Russian checkpoint, people threw away tons of vegetables they were taking to Zaporizhzhya to sell. 25 791 60 War in Ukraine

війна Complete restoration of territorial integrity is our goal. But we must act carefully, appreciating life - Zelensky. PHOTOS Every Ukrainian wants the occupied territories to be liberated as soon as possible. 5 770 41 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь,колаборанти Mariupol authorities have published list of collaborators from Opposition Platform - "Za zhyttya". LIST According to officials, these people first adjusted the enemy's fire in the city, and when it was occupied, they joined the invaders. 18 652 45 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

маріуполь Threat of epidemic is becoming reality. Mariupol desperately needs new wave of evacuation. PHOTO The threat of an epidemic in the city is becoming a reality, but the occupiers continue to ignore sanitary challenges and are engaged exclusively in the formation of "good photos". 4 033 14 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

херсон In Kherson, occupiers tried to organize "parade". Only few hundred people managed to gather. PHOTOS In order to provide a picture for Russian propagandists, the invaders had to bring to Kherson a plot of land from the occupied Crimea. Not even the occupying "mayor" appeared. 24 975 56 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

маріуполь Occupiers first bring humanitarian, and then on same trucks take out corpses, - Mariupol city council. PHOTO Mariupol residents talk about logistics "in Russian" 11 277 17 War in Ukraine

лозова,руська Consequences of occupation in Ruska Lozova in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Dergachiv City Council has released photos of the aftermath of the occupation and destruction in the liberated village of Ruska Lozova in the Kharkiv region, which has been under Russian occupation for two months. 23 296 19 War in Ukraine

маріуполь Filtration, total control and ghetto: Russians distribute to Mariupol "rules" of life in occupation, - adviser to mayor Andryushchenko. DOCUMENT The Russian occupiers began distributing leaflets in Mariupol entitled "Basic Issues", which are a kind of "rules of life" in the occupation. 11 864 27 Previously in trend: War

андріївка Andriivka after Russian occupation: "Full tin with pile of ammunition". VIDEO&PHOTOS In the village of Andriyivka in the Kyiv region, where the Russian occupiers were for some time, large-scale destruction and many mines and ammunition. 29 043 13 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

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

крым оккупация бизнесс "No more occupation! Russia wrestles away what we earned in Ukraine!" - Sevastopol entrepreneurs complain about pressure on business in Crimea. PHOTOS Entrepreneurs of the annexed Sevastopol complain about the pressure the Russian officials exert on business and recall the incomes they received before Crimea annexation. 112 362 297 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

смерть наемник Russian mercenary Abumislimov eliminated in Syria after serving in ranks of Donbas terrorists, - blogger. PHOTOS Former member of combined Russian and terrorist forces fighting in the occupied Donbas Muslim Abumislimov nicknamed Musa was killed in Syria. 41 427 62 Photo News

вооружение танки армия_рф Occupants continue violating Minsk deal: tanks, Rapiras, Gvozdikas, and D-30 howitzers 16 km from contact line. PHOTOS Russian military units of the 1st occupation army corps in the Donetsk region of Ukraine continue to grossly and systematically violate the Minsk agreements. 27 298 19 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

астахова Russian poetess Astakhova performed in Odesa despite visiting occupied Crimea. PHOTOS Russian poetess Irina Astakhova (pen name Akh Astakhova) gave a performance on Sunday, Aug. 13, in Odesa, despite protests of local activists over her visit to occupied Crimea. 44 151 140 Photo News

наемник володин "He was killed in Donetsk," - mother of Russian mercenary Volodin denies FSB statement of her son's death in Syria. PHOTO Russian mercenary Andrey Volodin was not killed in Syria, as stated by FSB (Russian Security Service), but in the Donbas, his mother said. 115 815 106 Photo News

колонна оккупанты вооружения армия_рф Member of Rostov-on-Don city council exposed Russian armored vehicles convoy in Donbas. PHOTOS Anatoly Kotlyarov, member of Russia's Rostov-on-Don city council, made a video showing a convoy of Russian military hardware redeployed next to the uncontrolled border between Ukraine and Russia. 108 871 53 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

грузия Ukraine and Georgia have common aggressor - Russia. We need unity of entire world to free from occupation, - Poroshenko in Georgia. PHOTOS To liberate the occupied territories of Ukraine and Georgia from the Russian aggressor, these two countries have to unite their efforts and the efforts of the global community. 31 433 119 Ukrainian Politics

армия парад танк вооружение рф агрессия оккупанты Invaders ‘flash’ Russian military hardware at recent ‘parade’ rehearsal in Donetsk, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The activists have found more evidence that the Russian Federation supplies weapons to the militants in the occupied areas of the Donbas which once again proves Russian aggression against Ukraine. 98 531 57 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

суд "Zeitullaiev brought to court. He can't take part in debate, feels fatigue," - journalist. PHOTO He does not intend to quit starvation despite being asked to at a remand facility. 21 791 29 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

армия рф оккупанты Russian T-90A tank seen both in Russia and Donbas. PHOTOS Another evidence of Russian weapons being delivered to militants in the Donbas has been revealed. 61 741 50 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

крым молодежь Young people extensively leave Crimea following Russian occupation. INFOGRAPHICS The occupied Crimea sees significant reduction in the number of residents aged from 15 to 30 years. 42 436 70 Society

затулин сепаратизм оккупанты Kremlin agent Zatulin hacked: $2 million per year from Gazprom for subversive activity in Ukraine. PHOTOS+DOCUMENTS Ukrainian volunteer investigators from InformNapalm started a series of publications about the operations of the so-called Institute for CIS countries (Russian NGO aimed at supporting Russian interests in former USSR countries) and its director, Russian State Duma member Konstantin Zatulin, the mechanisms of financing he receives from Gazprom, and subversive activities in Ukraine and other countries. 83 542 45 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

оккупация беспилотник Evidence for The Hague Tribunal: Russia supplies Donbas militants with army drone systems. PHOTOS+DOCUMENT The members of volunteer intelligence community unveil proofs that the Russian military command supplies militants in the Donbas with advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). 35 458 27 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф танки оккупанты Russia deploys its retired T-72B, T-80BV tanks to Ukraine border for further handover to Donbas militants, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS The Russian Federation continues conducting its hybrid campaign against Ukraine. The monitoring of social graphs belonging to the Russian servicemen and surveillance for the border areas in the occupied Donbas unveiled unusual activity that may indicate preparations for another escalation in Ukraine’s east. 63 858 54 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russia's 8th Brigade soldiers exposed as occupiers of Ukraine's Donbas. PHOTOS War criminals from the special operations battalion of the 8th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (OMSBr) of Russia's Armed Forces have been exposed as involved in hostilities in the Donbas. 55 485 39 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты “Luhansk People’s Republic” militant Ilyushchenko exposed Russian portable recon system Kredo-M1 in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian portable ground reconnaissance station Kredo-M1 that was put in service with the Russian Federation Army in 2002, has been seen among terrorists from the 2nd army corps of the occupation forces of Russia in the Luhansk region. 57 798 41 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты вторжение Russian occupants employed command vehicle R-149MA1 for Donbas invasion. PHOTOS Yet another OSINT investigation by Ukrainian volunteers reveals another type of military equipment, a unified R-149MA1 command post vehicle seen at Marynivka cargo and passenger checkpoint during the 2014 invasion of Russian army in Ukraine. 47 678 21 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

посольство рф "Crimea is Ukraine": activists picket Russia embassy in Kyiv. PHOTOS On the anniversary of the occupation "referendum" in Crimea, Governmental Initiative of Yarosh (DIYA) public movement staged a picket near the Russian embassy in Kyiv. 10 305 17 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

донецк Donetsk turned from million city into 'ghost city' over three years of Russian occupation. PHOTOS Images from occupied Donetsk, showing the former million city having turned into a 'ghost city' over the three years of the war, went online. 152 887 187 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф оккупанты Russian occupant from 22nd Spetsnaz Brigade of Russian GRU Maxim Apanasov pretended to be Donbas militant for two years. PHOTOS OSINT investigators have revealed a “double-jobber” military from the 22nd Special Purpose Brigade of Russian GRU Maxim Apanasov, who served both in the Russian army and the “Donetsk People’s Republic” “Spetsnaz GRU.” 82 266 38 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты More evidence of Russian military presence in Ukraine: Russian mercenary Ivan Skorobogatov seen in Donetsk in 2015. PHOTOS Ukrainian volunteers of InformNapalm international intelligence community identified a serviceman of the Russian 137th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion who served in the “DPR” illegal armed forces and stayed in occupied Donetsk. 27 672 22 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия сирия рф оккупанты Russian soldiers Zadorozhny, Naynodin eliminated in Syria after having fought in Donbas. PHOTOS Two Russian servicemen, Konstantin Zadorozhny and Alexey Naynodin, who earlier fought alongside the Donbas separatists, were killed In Syria in one day. 102 882 128 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian invader Artur Bagavov exposes Russia’s 7th military base soldiers on ‘Ukrainian tour of duty’. PHOTOS The Russian career soldiers involved in the Donbas invasion try to avoid further service in the districts and detachments most often send on ‘Ukrainian tours of duty’. 28 109 15 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф боинг оккупанты Volunteers reveal another important witness in MH17 downing case — war criminal Andrey Pinchuk. PHOTOS Another important witness in the MH17 downing case has been revealed by volunteers. 139 883 40 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты "We are leaving Ukraine for Caucasus": soldier Babenko leaks Ukrainian trip of Russia's 19th Motorized Rifle Brigade. PHOTOS Soldiers of the 19th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces have recently returned from a trip to eastern Ukraine. 100 263 56 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

сурков боевики оккупанты хмурый мильчаков бородай Putin's aide Surkov spotted with Russian terrorists Milchakov and Dubinsky. PHOTOS Fugitive ex-deputy of Russia's State Duma Denis Voronenkov is either incompetent, speaking about the role of Putin's aide Vladislav Surkov in the war against Ukraine, or intentionally shifts the responsibility for the events of the last three years only onto one person, Putin. 117 340 72 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17 Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф боинг оккупанты хмурый дубинский Bellingcat identifies Russian GRU officer linked to MH17 downing. PHOTOS Bellingcat revealed new details regarding the Russian war criminal known as Khmuryi involved in downing of the Malaysian Boeing in the Donbas. 90 441 60 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17 Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты авдеевка Russian war criminals, Putin's Federal Guards exposed around Avdiivka's industrial zone. PHOTOS Russia's internal security troops, also known as Russian Guards, gain experience in the hot spots of the Ukrainian Donbas. 84 156 68 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Avdiivka fighting

донецк взрыв Blast rocks chemical factory in occupied Donetsk, - self-styled administration. PHOTOS+VIDEO The explosion occurred this morning at the Donetsk State Chemical Products Factory. 52 574 68 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия танк рф оккупанты "Tanks for Peskov": InformNapalm found Russian MBT modifications in occupied area of Donbas. PHOTOS Recently, Russian president's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no Russian tanks were in the Donbas. His words have been since quoted as a refutation of Russian troops' presence in Ukraine. Ukrainian civil volunteers have found real proofs (documents and investigations) of Russian tanks's presence in the Donbas. 128 950 59 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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