Panic and fear flooded the occupied territories as Russian forces rounded up men to fight and forced residents to vote in a staged referendum on joining Russia, Ukrainian officials and rights groups said.
Tag: Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)
-
Putin Is Not Liberating My Family. He Is Subjugating Them.
Starting on Friday, people in four occupied regions of Ukraine will “vote” on whether to become a part of Russia. Here’s what that really means.
-
Russia Signals Annexation of Parts of Ukraine, Raising Stakes in Fighting
Kremlin-backed officials in four partially occupied regions announced referendums on joining Russia, as Moscow tightens its grip and hints at escalation.
-
Ukrainians Recount Frantic Russian Retreat
Residents of towns recently retaken by Ukraine described a chaotic flight by disorganized Russian troops, suggesting morale and inexperience remain major problems for Russia.
-
U.N. Team Calls for No-Fire Zone at Ukraine Nuclear Plant
In a highly anticipated report, nuclear experts who crossed a battlefield to inspect Europe’s largest nuclear plant called for Russia and Ukraine to halt all military activity around the complex.