According to media reports, the Kremlin is preparing Resettlement of more than 100 thousand Russians to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The plans concern Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The Russian authorities have already developed corresponding «development plans».
Large-scale resettlement
The media reported that the Russian authorities are planning to relocate more than 100,000 Russian citizens to the temporarily occupied territories of four Ukrainian regions. The prepared «development plans» envisage a change in the demographic situation.
Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions are to be relocated. The operation covers not only large cities but also rural areas.
- More than 100,000 Russians to be displaced
- The plans cover four regions of Ukraine
- The project includes the development of infrastructure for new residents
The Kremlin's plans
According to sources, the purpose of the resettlement is to consolidate control over the occupied territories. This will involve the construction of housing and the creation of new jobs.
The Russian authorities also plan to involve IDPs in local government and education. Some of the IDPs are employees of state-owned enterprises and law enforcement agencies.
Context.
Russia has been pursuing a policy of resettlement in the occupied territories since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly announced attempts to change the demographic composition of the region.
International organisations condemn such actions as a violation of international law. There has been no official comment from the Russian side so far.
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