Violent Russification in the temporarily occupied territories is gaining critical momentum

By the end of 2024, the Russian Federation intends to “passportize” the entire local population over the age of 14 in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. A tough information campaign was launched among employees of enterprises, institutions, and organizations that were under occupation. This was reported by the Center of National Resistance.

According to the Center of National Resistance, people are intimidated by deprivation of almost any rights. And from the beginning of 2025, those who did not receive a Russian document will be entered into a special account and deprived of the right of a “foreign citizen”.

“This forced passporting is part of Russia’s broader strategy to change the demographic composition of the occupied territories and attempt to legitimize its control over Ukrainian lands. Residents of the temporarily occupied territories are faced with a difficult choice: either submit and lose their identity, or refuse and be isolated from society, in their homeland. Such a policy of the Kremlin is another step in the direction of violent Russification and assimilation of Ukrainians,” the Center of National Resistance emphasized.