Russian occupation - Raam op Rusland

Playing va banque is risky for Putin's regime

The Kremlin’s decision to hold referendums in the Russian-occupied part of the Ukrainian Donbas on their attachment to Russia and partially mobilise Russian reservists indicate that Putin is playing va banque. He hopes to deter Kyiv from reconquering the occupied territory. In reality these decisions will lead to more Ukrainian attacks and carry political risks for Putin’s regime.

by Marek Menkiszak
How Russian invaders try to eradicate Ukrainian culture

From the start, there were already indications that Russia was trying to eradicate the Ukrainian culture in the occupied territories. After the liberation of several regions in September, evidence is mounting that this plan for culturicide was systematically implemented by the Russian occupying forces.

by Halya Coynash
What is happening in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine?

Now that Russia's invasion in Ukraine has entered its second month, a long-term occupation in southern Ukraine becomes a realistic
...
'The poorer people in Kherson are already starting to starve'

Russian troops entered Kherson on March 1. Since then, the southern city has been under their de facto control. Ukrainian politician
...
Georgia’s Street Protests show lack of Political Culture

On June 20 a Russian parliamentarian addressed the Georgian parliament in Russian, while seated in the chair of the speaker of the
...