Russia tightens migration rules on passportless Ukrainians in occupied territories

Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reports that Russian occupation authorities now classify Ukrainians without Russian passports as 'foreign citizens,' subjecting them to Russian migration law. This escalates pressure on residents to adopt Russian citizenship, potentially forcing displacement or legal vulnerability. The move signals a deliberate policy shift to consolidate control and may accelerate depopulation of occupied areas.

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