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Russian passports become universal in Ukraine's occupied territories, through force and incentives
Russian soldiers force Ukrainians to take passports, denying healthcare without them. Families face pressure, coercion, and violence to comply. The occupation drives residents to leave or accept citizenship, erasing Ukrainian identity and importing Russian loyalty to solidify control.
Russia forces claim 'advanced significantly' in south Ukraine
Russian forces have notably progressed in southern Ukraine, specifically around Novopokrovka in Zaporizhzhia, as confirmed by Moscow's authorities. The offensive has seen little movement in eastern and southern Ukraine this winter. The occupied head of Zaporizhzhia noted significant advancements, with reported Russian attacks along the front. These gains may strain Kyiv's control of Robotyne, impacting Ukraine's progress in regaining territory from Moscow's occupation since last year.
Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there
Russian authorities are holding local elections in occupied parts of Ukraine this weekend, in an attempt to strengthen their control over the territories they illegally annexed a year ago. The voting has been criticised by Kyiv and the West, who consider it a violation of international law. Russia, however, is keen to maintain the illusion of normalcy and show that the political process is going according to plan.
Russian missiles kill at least 6 in Zelenskyy's hometown in central Ukraine
The strike on Zelenskyy's hometown, which has been hit in the past, happened a day after the Ukrainian president seemed to warn of more attacks inside Russia. "Gradually, the war is returning to the territory of Russia - to its symbolic centers and military bases, and this is an inevitable, natural and absolutely fair process," Zelenskyy said Sunday in his nightly video address. It was not clear whether the missile strikes were in retaliation for his comments.
Russia tells Crimea tourists to drive home via occupied Ukraine
The attack killed two people and left their daughter injured, with President Vladimir Putin ordering authorities to repair the road and help tourists stranded in Crimea. Commercial flights to Moscow-annexed Crimea have been suspended after the start of the offensive in Ukraine, and most Russian tourists usually drive to Crimea over the bridge.
Nuclear watchdog growingly worried over Ukraine plant safety
The plant is near the front lines of fighting, and Ukrainian authorities on Sunday said that a 72-year-old woman was killed and three others were wounded when Russian forces fired more than 30 shells at Nikopol, a Ukrainian-held town neighboring the plant.
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Criticism mounts in Russia as Ukrainian strike toll rises
The Ukrainian military's strategic communications unit has said nearly 400 Russian soldiers were killed in the town of Makiivka in eastern Ukraine, and even Russian commentators have said the death toll may be far higher than the 89 Russia has reported.
In multiple airstrikes, Ukrainian forces target Russian military barracks, kill many soldiers in occupied areas
Russian army took a significant blow as the Ukrainian forces launched a series of airstrikes and destroyed several military barracks in the occupied cities.
Ukraine makes push along entire front, Zelenskiy says, as Russia halts gas
Separately, a team from the U.N. nuclear watchdog set off from Kyiv towards the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine's south to assess any damage after shelling nearby sparked fears of a radiation disaster.
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