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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 связь рф оккупанты спутниковая Secret satellite communications of Russian Army disclosed in Donbas. PHOTOS Secure communication is one of the main components of modern warfare. This investigation reveals the Russian armed forces’ secret satellite communication used in combat activities in the Donbas. 108 349 90 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф тигр оккупанты Materials for tribunal: Russian Tigrs of recon company of 136th brigade of Russian Army in Donbas. PHOTOS Investigative bloggers have recorded Russian armored vehicles Tigr of a reconnaissance company of the 136th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Army in the occupied territory of the Donbas. 128 821 98 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Selfie with Russian T-90A tank in Donbas found in profiles of Russian tankmen and Luhansk terrorists. PHOTOinvestigation Identification of unique modifications of weapons and equipment, seen in the Donbas and being in service of the joined Russian-terrorist troops, is an important aspect of the evidence of Russia’s hybrid aggression against Ukraine. 64 960 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Hackers reveal data of Russian contract soldier Yaroslav Volkov who had fought in Donbas. PHOTOS Cyber alliance of FalconsFlame and Trinity has handed more than 40 hacked social media pages, e-mail inboxes and cloud accounts of Russian war criminals, one of whom is a Russian contract soldier Yaroslav Volkov, over to InformNapalm team. 88 624 44 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Ukrainian hackers unveil information on Russian war criminal Sergei Astakhov's participation in battles in Donbas. PHOTOS Ukrainian hacker group Trinity provided InformNapalm international volunteer community with data for in-depth OSINT-investigation exposing the details of involvement of a terrorist from St. Petersburg in the war in the Donbas, delivery of Russian arms across the border, and militant training camps in the Rostov region. 80 281 42 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian invaders from 25th brigade of Russian Army revealed in Donbas. PHOTOS Russian unit of the 25th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Western Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has been revealed present on the occupied territory of Ukraine. 60 543 51 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

татары джемилев крымские Crimean Tatars deportation anniversary to be once replaced by Day of Crimea liberation from Russian occupants, Dzhemilev says. PHOTOS+VIDEO The tribute to the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people was paid outside the building of Canadian federal parliament. 10 773 16 World

армия рф оккупанты артиллерия New Russian ground counterbattery radar system ‘Leopard’ revealed in Donetsk. PHOTOS Ukrainian volunteers managed to identify and define exact location of a ground counterbattery radar system SNAR-10 ‘Leopard’ (GRAU index 1РЛ232, NATO reporting name Big Fred). 67 693 69 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты росгвардейцы “Putin’s guards” found posted to pro-Russian gangs in Donbas. PHOTOS Investigation of open sources led volunteers of international community InformNapalm to revealing servicemen of an Interior Troops brigade if the Interior Ministry of Russia serving in rotations within the illegal armed gangs on the occupied Donbas. 62 937 47 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты рэб житель Russian invaders deployed R-330Zh jammer in battle of Debaltseve. PHOTOinvestigation Volunteers have found evidence of Russia’s use of an R-330Zh ‘Zhytel’ jammer in battles for Debaltseve in winter 2015. 37 400 38 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты житель Russia's R-330ZH Zhitel jamming station in Donbas. PHOTOS Recently published UAV shots confirm the information about the presence of Russia's R-330ZH Zhitel jamming station in the Donbas in the vicinity of Makiivka and Yasynuvata. 62 027 43 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия документ рф оккупанты Foreign VIP mercenaries who fought in Donbas are treated in Russian hospitals. PHOTOinvestigation Ukrainian hackers have hacked dozens of e-mail accounts of key figures that coordinate actions of pro-Russian militants, Russian mercenaries, and soldiers in the Donbas and Syria. They have received information about medical services and medical institutions that care about wounded foreign and Russian VIP-soldiers. 28 549 30 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты наемники Russia grants visas to war criminals for terror in Ukraine, leak of passport data of mercenaries suggests. PHOTOS International volunteer community InformNapalm launches a series of publications based on hacking of a dozen of mailboxes of key persons who coordinate activities of the militants, Russian mercenaries, and Russian soldiers in the Donbas and Syria. 87 131 68 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия обстрел карта рф оккупанты Google Earth reveals new details of Russian shelling of Ukraine. PHOTOS Another investigation based on satellite images by Google Earth provides compelling evidence of Russian war crimes and aggression against Ukraine. 108 308 121 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия карта рф оккупанты Google Earth shows redeployment of Russian military equipment to Donbas terrorists, - InformNapalm. PHOTOinvestigation This investigation presents photo evidence of Russia having accumulated equipment in proximity with the Ukrainian border, convoys of which were later entering Ukraine and supporting subsequent turning points in favor of the so-called ‘separatists’, while in fact – in favor of the Russian Federation. 78 276 39 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Marines of Northern Fleet of Russia in Donbas steppes: war criminal Nikolay Bolshakov fighting in Ukraine. PHOTOinvestigation Another evidence of Russia’s regular army units participation in undeclared war in Ukraine has been found – photos of Donbas presence of soldier from the 61st marines’ brigade of the Northern Fleet of Russia (military unit 38643, Sputnik village, Murmansk Oblast) Nikolay Bolshakov. 34 577 58 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия хакеры рф оккупанты Hackers broke into phone of Russian Federal Penal Service employee, Nazi Nikolay Reichenau, with proofs of crimes in Donbas. PHOTOS Anonymous hacker group #FF (Falcons Flame) has published information extracted from a mobile phone of an employee of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). 163 352 133 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian war criminals shelled Ukraine from Russian territory with Grads in summer 2014. PHOTOinvestigation In 2014, the hybrid war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine had diverse character. Russian military command has repeatedly resorted to undisguised aggression conducting the attacks on the Ukrainian troops from the territory of Rostov Oblast. 79 713 74 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

крым армия рф оккупанты They seized Crimea: 10 portraits of Russian invaders who played roles of ‘little green men’. PHOTOS In early 2014, people in military uniform without insignia appeared on the peninsula and were dubbed ‘little green men.’ The Kremlin has been long reluctant to acknowledge them as Russian military, but the ‘little men’ were pleased to post images with geotags to social media, which allowed recognizing them as Russian soldiers. Later, they were boasting medals “For the return of Crimea.” 48 951 54 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian terrorist Putilin ‘flashes’ evidence of Russian aggression. PHOTOS More evidence of the Kremlin’s direct involvement in sponsorship and training of ‘novorossia’ terrorists with the purpose of their subsequent redeployment to the Donbas have appeared. 69 032 50 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф боевики танки оккупанты Russia continues supplying terrorists with military equipment: Russian tanks at ‘Raduga’ plant near Luhansk. PHOTOinvestigation The Russian Federation continues supplying military equipment and ammunition to the occupied territory of the Donbas, which might signal of a planned offensive. 31 623 24 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты “No seized Washington, D.C.; not even his native Arkhangelsk”: pages and photos of Russian saboteurs, who were killed near Mariupol, found online. PHOTOS Social networks accounts and photos of Russian army saboteurs who were killed at the Mariupol direction, according to Ukrainian Main Intelligence Department, have been revealed online. 196 486 301 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия боевик рф оккупанты “Dress-up tricks”: Russian war criminal Sergey Belozorov from 17th separate motorized rifle brigade got exposed in Donbas. PHOTOS Another participant of the undeclared war, contract soldier, junior sergeant of the Russian Federation Sergey Belozorov from Zheleznovodsk has gotten exposed when fighting along with terrorists on Ukraine’s territory. 43 801 30 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

путин армия шойгу рф агрессия оккупанты дебальцево Putin personally involved in decision to attack Debaltseve. PHOTOinvestigation The Debaltseve assault had been planned and approved by high-profile Russian officials. One of those wounded in battles near Debaltseve was personally awarded later by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu. 109 856 95 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

крым армия рф оккупанты Russian invader Melnykov discloses coordinates of mobile coastal defensive missile systems in Crimea. PHOTOS Another OSINT investigation presents reconnaissance data of exact location of Russia’s BAL mobile coastal defensive missile systems (DMS) of the newly formed 15th coastal defense missile brigade, the equipment for which had been redeployed to occupied Crimea from Dagestan. 75 397 104 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф оккупанты Militants hide tanks at chemical factory in Donetsk. PHOTOS Open source investigators have discovered the exact location of one of the bases of the so-called "1st Tank Battalion of the Republican Guard of the ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’" of the Russian-terrorist troops in the territory of a chemical plant in Donetsk. 27 183 30 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф боевики оккупанты Militant Vladislav Pyatykh from ‘Sparta’ gang signed contract for service in Russian Northern Fleet. PHOTOS An interesting trend has been noticed recently regarding contract soldiers of the Russian Federation Army – those who had participated in the Donbas war as members of the so-called ‘novorossia’’s terrorist gangs are preferred for admittance. 44 404 34 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты Russian militants exposed 122-mm SP guns and tons of ammunition 10 kilometers away from Marinka. PHOTOS The latest open source investigation revealed the areas of concentration of ammunition for 122-mm guns of the combined Russian-separatist army, which continue accumulating forces in close proximity to the demarcation line in violation of all the agreements. 53 503 39 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

пираты армия рф оккупанты вышки буровые чернморнефтегаз Volunteers found “Boiko’s rigs” stolen by Russian occupants. PHOTOS New details on location of Russian-seized Ukrainian rigs have been revealed. 77 161 64 Previously in trend: Boyko Platforms Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф боевики оккупанты Militants' provocations: 120-mm mortars near demarcation line and friendly fire. PHOTOS Russian militants widely use 120-mm mortars along the demarcation line. 31 420 33 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian invaders from 22nd brigade of GRU awarded medals for Donbas, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS It’s been almost two years since the start of the military campaign that began with seizing of Crimea and subsequent stirring of the conflict in the Donbas. At the beginning of their “tour of duty,” Russian military were openly and pathetically posing against Ukrainian border and road signs, but now similar photographs are scarce. However, many occupants still cannot help but boast their war decorations received in peace time. 33 896 74 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

корабль чф Russia set to make Ukraine's warship part of Black Sea Fleet. PHOTO Ukrainian Navy Slavutych flagship seized by Russia in spring 2014 is about to become part of the Black Sea Fleet. 83 559 190 Photo News

армия рф оккупанты Russian invaders construct military base at border with Ukraine's Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Russia started a rapid construction of barracks and military town near the Ukrainian border, opposite to the Kharkiv city. The 23rd separate motorized rifle brigade has been redeployed to Valuyki village (Belgorod region of the Russian Federation). 65 888 124 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты War criminals from 66th signal brigade of Russian Army revealed themselves in Donetsk. PHOTOS Another investigation reveals new facts of Russian military aggression against Ukraine – in form of participation of the 66th signal brigade of the Russian Federation Armed Forces in combat activities in the Donbas. 60 762 47 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

терроризм оккупанты "Yankees, we're already here!" - US resident supports "Novorossiya" and aids Donbas terrorists. PHOTOS Supporter of the "Russian world" Sergey Korchevny, who lives in the United States, provides assistance to the terrorists of the so-called "Novorossiya". He attended the camp of the Russian-terrorist forces in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation in Sept. 2014. 72 905 151 Incidents

опрос донбасс 75 percent of residents in Ukrainian-controlled Donbas see the region as part of Ukraine, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most of the residents of both the Donbas and other regions of Ukraine support preserving the Donetsk and Luhansk regions within the country. 14 616 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

армия рф оккупанты буряты War criminal Bair Guroyev and Russia's 5th Armored Brigade in Donbas. PHOTOS This investigation reveals evidence of Russia's Buryat soldiers taking part in hostilities in the east of Ukraine. 57 483 147 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты War criminal Nikolay Khomchenko from Russia’s 7th military base fights alongside “DPR” militants. PHOTOS Another contract soldier of the Russian army has been identified through a new OSINT investigation – Nikolay Khomchenko from the military unit #09332, who serves both in the Russian army and a “DPR” gang. 23 189 30 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф русский мир оккупанты Russian hockey coach fights in Donbas. PHOTOS Not only career soldiers, but also members of sports patriotic organizations are coming to Ukraine from Russia to fight in the war they have nothing to do with. 64 181 134 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты War criminal Yuriy Isaev from 49th machine gun artillery regiment of Russian Army fights in Donbas. PHOTOS Another war criminal was revealed through studying of numerous profiles of Russian militants. His name is Yuriy Isaev, Russian Army soldier. 87 525 179 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты russian army invaders Russian mercenary Alexander Kuchersky unveils evidence of weapons supplies to Donbas by Putin’s ‘Voentorg’. PHOTOS New evidence of redeployment of Russian weapons and equipment to the occupied Donbas has been found. It's not only tactical signs and side numbers, but also inscriptions that Russian military and militants of illegal armed groups paint on their "war horses", which often help to identify the equipment supplied by the so-called “Putin’s Voentorg” (military shop) to the combined Russian-separatist forces. 80 964 86 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия донбасс рф агрессия оккупанты War crimes of Sergeant Aflyatunov from 291st artillery brigade of Russian Federation against Ukraine. PHOTOS Local anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine could have ended some year and a half ago, when Ukrainian military advanced against terrorist gangs and have almost encircled them near the Ukrainian-Russian border in the Luhansk region. Having realized it would not succeed with rebel forces only, Russia’s armed forces applied mean tactics of artillery shelling from bordering regions of Russia’s Rostov oblast. Right after this they invaded with tactic groups redeployed along the border. 78 348 81 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

терроризм армия рф агрессия Russia's GRU commando Nikolai Statsuk fights alongside "DPR" terrorists. PHOTOS Another fact of Russia's hybrid terrorism has been revealed, namely some fresh materials about a "Ukrainian trip" of one of the fighters of the Russian General Staff of the Armed Forces’ Main Intelligence Directorate have been found. 51 168 67 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты Another Kremlin's failure on Minsk agreements - heavy artillery in downtown Donetsk. PHOTOS Another Russian occupational forces base has been revealed in the heart of the occupied Donetsk. 50 953 119 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия вооружение рф оккупанты For OSCE’s information: Russian 120-mm Nona-K howitzers boasted by terrorists near Mariupol. PHOTOS An OSINT-investigation conducted at the Mariupol direction has revealed places where united Russian-separatist forces are allegedly hiding artillery weapons that were supposed to be withdrawn from the demarcation line. 48 660 33 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian contract soldiers from 247th Air Assault Regiment unveiled fighting in Donbas. PHOTOS InformNapalm volunteer community continue unveiling the hybrid-terrorist activities of the Russian occupation forces, in part the actions of the Internal Troops’ unit, presence of which Kremlin cowardly denies. 41 717 90 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

крым электричество блокада свет Crimea's blackout: "Humming generator heralds good news". PHOTOS Crimea's news agencies hurry to report news of a bright future, claiming the Crimeans will be provided with generators, electricity, and gas. However, things are not so bright at the moment. Many settlements are still without electricity, communications, water. In Yalta, the gas pipeline exploded. Alushta has seen the electricity for the first time only today. 117 128 419 Previously in trend: Power blockade of Crimea

армия рф оккупанты Russian career officer Mikhaylov from 7th tank brigade of Russian Army fighting in Donbas. PHOTOS More and more facts are evidencing previous ‘trips’ of Russian military to Ukraine. 55 776 95 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

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