Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Summary
Three Ukrainians living in cities under Russian control shared their experiences with restrictions and pressures. They report challenges like mandatory Russian citizenship and military influence in schools, as well as risks for small acts of resistance.Key Facts
- About 20% of Ukraine's land is currently controlled by Russia.
- Ukrainians in these areas face pressures, such as being forced to take Russian passports.
- In cities like Melitopol, there is increasing Russian military influence, even in schools.
- Residents of Mariupol say that obtaining Russian citizenship is needed for work or medical care.
- The Russian security service reportedly monitors people who show public resistance.
- Homes damaged in Mariupol by Russian attacks have mostly been demolished.
- In Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, signs of Ukrainian identity in public are banned.
- Children in Crimea must sing the Russian national anthem at school.
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