The aggressor commits moral violence against those who remained loyal to Ukraine during the eight years of occupation of Donbas.
Russia declared that all people who live in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia and Kherson regions of Ukraine, are recognized as “citizens of the Russian Federation” since September 30. in these territories, are recognized as citizens of the Russian Federation,” says the “agreement” on the “inclusion” of Ukrainian regions into the Russian Federation.
During the month, those who want to keep “another citizenship” for themselves or their minor children, or remain stateless, must be notified.
The validity of the so-called L-DPR citizenship in the occupied territories will cease from September 30, the holders of passports of the quasi-republics will begin to receive passports of the Russian Federation. Russian passports will also continue to be issued to residents of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
“Those who acquired Russian citizenship before the day of acceptance of the “republics” into Russia, permanently resided or previously permanently resided on their territory and those who have the citizenship of Ukraine will automatically be recognized as citizens of the Russian Federation”, – reports rossMI.
The actions of the Russian Federation are moral and moral violence against those who remained loyal to Ukraine, but did not can leave the controlled territory.
“That's what they invented. What should we do? The director said before: “For dismissal without a passport of the Russian Federation.” And now they will definitely be fired. How did everything get…” – tells ZN.UA a resident of one of the cities of the occupied part of Donetsk region.
A Ukrainian woman cannot leave and abandon her sick parents. It is also not easy to find a job in the occupied Ukrainian territory without a Russian passport.
Forced passporting in the regions captured by Russia eight years ago is reaching a new level. And this scares pro-Ukrainian residents, who managed to evade receiving a Russian passport. “Now in the eyes of the authorities, will we be traitors?” – asked our interlocutor.
Russia started the passporting campaign for residents of Donetsk and Luhansk regions long before the annexation of these territories was announced. Ukraine has repeatedly emphasized that it understands receiving documents of the aggressor state when it comes to survival in the occupation, and does not consider their owners to be collaborators and traitors.
Presumably, with the Russian Federation's attempt to officially annex Ukrainian territories, the government's position will not change.
Read also: How Ukrainians can survive the occupation, and how the state can support its citizens: expert advice
Related video
Is there a standard occupation technology implemented by Russia in different territories of Ukraine? How to distinguish survival from collaborationism? And how can the state maintain the trust of the residents of the temporarily occupied territories and prevent a gap between those who were in the occupation and those who avoided it? Read the article by Oleksandr Klyuzhev and Anatoly Bondarchuk “OCCUPIED. How the residents of TOT change and why time matters“.
See special topic: Ukraine held talks with advisers to the presidents of the USA and Turkey The meeting was about strengthening the security of Ukraine. U.S., Turkish officials discuss Ukraine and NATO in unannounced meeting Sullivan met Sunday in Istanbul with an adviser to Erdogan. Zaluzhny discussed with US General Milli the provision of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine The commander-in-chief reported on the talks with the US general. Putin will not give up the idea of capturing Kyiv – General Naev There is a threat of an attack on the capital. At the next meeting, the Verkhovna Rada will simplify the nationalization of Russian property – Stefanchuk At least 900 objects are planned to be nationalized.
