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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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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

макіївка Oil depot exploded in occupied Makiivka after explosion. 4 tanks are burning. VIDEO An oil depot caught fire in occupied Makiivka in the Donetsk region. 29 264 65 Previously in trend: War

"It's naive to believe Russia will fully abide by ICJ's order," - Umerov Russia is not going to fully implement the decision of the U.N. International Court of Justice adopted on April 19. In particular, it involves lifting the ban on the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people in annexed Crimea. 13 044 65 Previously in trend: Ukraine v. Russia in The Hague

боевики,террористы,лнр,орло They want to hold "referendum" in occupied Donetsk region and Luhansk region from September 23 to 27 (updated) The so-called "referendum" will be held in the occupied part of Luhansk Region on September 23-27. 9 525 64 Previously in trend: War

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

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. 5 808 64 War in Ukraine

"Ban of Mejlis in Crimea is Kremlin's signal to another deportation and genocide of Crimean Tatars," – Ukraine’s Vice-Prime Minister Ban imposed against the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people in occupied Crimea marks the beginning of subsequent deportation of the Crimean Tatars. 4 365 64 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

армия зоопарк рф оккупанты Russian Zoopark-1 radar found in Donbas. PHOTOS Evidence of Russian radar system Zoopark-1 used in the Donbas has been revealed through OSINT investigation. 108 104 63 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ворог захопив Мемрик та Калинове на Донеччині Ruscists occupied Memryk and Kalynove in Donetsk region - DeepState. MAP The Russian army seized the villages of Memryk and Kalynove in the Donetsk region. 14 592 63 Previously in trend: War

маріуполь Russians dismantled monument to victims of Holodomor in occupied Mariupol. VIDEO On October 19, the Russian occupiers dismantled a monument to the victims of the Holodomor in Mariupol. It was established in 2004 in the city center. 13 236 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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

Pressure on Russia must be maintained until it respects international law and Ukraine’s sovereignty, Canada's FM Freeland says Canada unreservedly condemns Russia’s illegal annexation and invasion of Crimea. 8 199 62 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

карта Maps of Russian Federation with occupied territories of Ukraine began to be issued in Moscow. PHOTO In Moscow, they started selling "new" maps of Russia, which included the occupied territories of Ukraine. 19 307 62 Previously in trend: War

Another Crimean Tatar detained by Russian authorities in Crimea Crimean Tatar Talat Yunusov, born 1984, was detained in reference to the “case of Feb. 26” (protests near the parliament building of Crimea in 2014– ed.) in the village of Yastrubivka (Crimea) on March 11. 10 958 62 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

кремінь Russia commited linguocide of Ukrainian language in occupied territories, - Kremin Since February 24, more than 100 facts of purposeful destruction of the Ukrainian language in different areas of public life have been recorded in the Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia. 7 880 62 War in Ukraine

пропаганда Russians in occupied Mariupol hand out propaganda leaflets to children explaining "difference between Russians and Ukrainians". PHOTO Russian invaders are brainwashing Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories. For example, in the Mariupol district, they handed out Kremlin manuals to children, explaining the "difference between Russians and Ukrainians". 16 422 61 War in Ukraine

табори,фільтраційні,фільтрація Amnesty International’s report used testimonies from people who were in infiltration camps and occupation prisons - Center for Strategic Communications Amnesty International used the testimony of people who were in filtration camps and "prisons" in the temporarily occupied territories to prepare a scandalous report. 8 857 61 Previously in trend: War

буряти Journalists identified over 50 Russian occupiers from Buryatia who committed atrocities in Kyiv region. VIDEO Investigators have identified the occupiers of the 37th Motorized Rifle Brigade, located in the town of Kyakhta in Buryatia. They occupied Kyiv region near Makarov, Yasnogorodka, Vorzel and Bucha. 34 090 61 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Hundreds of Donbas residents locked in "no man’s land," deprived of basic necessities, - UN report The escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine has led to the death of civilians and destruction of vital infrastructure. Tens of thousands of Donbas residents have lost access to water and electricity in biting winter frosts while the humanitarian situation remains extremely difficult. 7 580 61 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

крым,крим We never recognize Crimea as part of Russian Federation, - Zelensky Ukraine never recognizes Crimea as part of Russia. 5 334 61 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War

держдума State Duma of Russian Federation supported annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine The State Duma of the Russian Federation "ratified" the agreements on "the entry of the DPR, LPR, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions into Russia." 9 499 61 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

шишимарін First trial of Russian serviceman began in Kyiv. VIDEO According to the investigation, 21-year-old Vadym Shishimarin killed an elderly man in Sumy region. 14 890 60 Previously in trend: War

пайетт Occupied Crimea became area of human rights catastrophe, - US Ambassador to Ukraine The Russian annexation of Crimea and repression of the Crimean Tatars keep being among the diplomatic concerns of the United States. 10 377 60 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

рф,ворог,армія,кацап,мобілізація,русня,орк,чмобік,мобілізований Russia plans to mobilize residents of captured territories of southern Ukraine, - Center of National Resistance Despite the statement of the top leadership, the enemy does not stop the "partial mobilization", which in fact is large-scale and has no exceptions. At the beginning of 2023, the enemy is planning a new wave, and it will affect the residents of the temporarily occupied south. 18 364 60 War in Ukraine

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

Russians have occupied Volodymyrivka Russians have occupied Volodymyrivka in Sumy region - DeepState On 31 May, Russian troops occupied Volodymyrivka, Sumy region. 14 167 64 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

путін Zelensky recognized as null acts of Russian Federation that violate sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine - decree The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a decree on the invalidity of acts adopted in the Russian Federation that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. 6 751 60 Previously in trend: War

Окупанти набирають до "Юнармії" на ТОТ Russians recruited new batch of "Young Army Cadets National Movement" from teenagers in occupied territories of Ukraine - National Resistance Center The enemy continues to take systematic measures to militarize adolescents in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 2 881 60

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

дмитро,марченко Destruction of Kerch Bridge and liberation of Crimea are inevitable, - General Marchenko Ukraine must destroy the Kerch Bridge and liberate occupied Crimea if it does not want to simply drag out the war for a few more years. 34 225 59 Previously in trend: War

армия рф оккупанты Russian war criminal Gordov claims being terrorist, not military, - InformNapalm. PHOTOS New OSINT investigation by InformNapalm volunteer group is focused on Denis Gordov, a soldier of the 8th Mountain Infantry Brigade (military unit No. 16544, the South Military District of Russia's Armed Forces), who participated in hostilities in the territory of Ukraine. 83 354 59 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия рф оккупанты Russian invaders from Murmansk's 61st brigade of Russian Army spotted in Luhansk. PHOTOS A new OSINT investigation has revealed another group of Russian marines from the 61st separate marine brigade of the Murmansk oblast, who posted images from their "Ukrainian trip" in 2014. 96 007 59 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

сєверодонецьк Part of Severodonetsk is already controlled by troops of Russian Federation, but enemy can't move freely, - Haidai In the Luhansk region, part of Severodonetsk is controlled by Russian invaders, but they cannot move freely there. 12 784 59 Previously in trend: War

оленівка National Security Council named seven goals that Russia pursued while destroying Ukrainian prisoners in Olenivka The Center for Strategic Communications outlined 7 goals pursued by the Russian military, destroying Ukrainian prisoners in the temporarily occupied Olenivka, Donetsk region. 16 272 59 Previously in trend: War

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

зеленський New "referendums" in occupied territories will close possibility of negotiations for Russia, - Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia's holding of pseudo-referendums in the occupied territories, which were reported earlier, would make any negotiations impossible. 5 034 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

маріуполь Mariupol residents will have to renovate their own housing - occupiers The invaders promise "Russia's help" only in rebuilding kindergartens, schools and office buildings. This will be done by fugitive officials who have settled in Russia and occupied Crimea. 16 347 58 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Lifting sanctions against Russia after Minsk II implementation jeopardizes Crimea's reclamation, - Chubarov Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, Poroshenko Bloc deputy Refat Chubarov fears the removal of economic sanctions from Russia for the implementation of the Minsk agreements will lead to an ultimate occupation of the annexed Crimea. 11 868 58 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Sanctions against Russia

паспорт,рф 23 people received Russian passport in Kherson, as well as Saldo's collaborator. VIDEO In occupied Kherson, 23 people received Russian citizenship, as well as laboratory assistant and former mayor Volodymyr Saldo. 7 435 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russia grossly violated international maritime law, - State Border Guard Service on "Boiko platforms" incident The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine confirms the Russian side has moved two jack-up rigs of Chornomornaftohaz out of the Odesa gas field area in the direction of the occupied Crimea. 18 844 58 Ukrainian Politics

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

армия рф оккупанты вторжение Russian division of the 23rd special brigade conducted marching raids to Donbas, - blogger. PHOTOS Blogger Iraklii Komakhidze published a photo gallery showing Rostov region summer trip of a battalion tactical group of the 23rd Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Central Military District, military unit 65349, Samara-deployed. 51 647 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

херсон Occupied Kherson Region: "Day of Knowledge" at gunpoint and being brainwashed from first lesson - RMA. PHOTOS In the Kherson Region, from the first lesson, children who went to educational institutions captured by the enemy found themselves under Russian propaganda. 21 124 58 Previously in trend: War

Russian invaders delivered six nuclear warheads in Crimea, - Dzhemilev The Russian occupants deployed six nuclear warheads at a rebuilt military base in the vicinity of Kyzyltash mountain area in Crimea. 34 438 58 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu confirms disagreements with Russia on Crimea and Syria issues Turkey and Russia still have differences on key issues despite the warming of relations. 12 793 57 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea Russian killer pilots in Syria

комбайн Occupiers drove harvesters stolen in Melitopol to Chechnya, but can't turn them on, - CNN Ukrainians who own stolen combines have blocked their equipment remotely, and now the invaders cannot turn it on. 30 535 57 Previously in trend: War

куп'янськ Occupiers set up base in school during occupation of Kupiansk, - Strategic Committee of Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Russian occupiers set up a base in the school during the occupation of Kupiansk. 22 396 57 Previously in trend: War