As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the occupation authorities are intensively trying to involve Ukrainian men in the war against their own country in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT). The recent announcement by the Russian authorities has raised concerns as they have increased the mobilization of Ukrainian citizens in the occupied regions of Kherson and Crimea.
According to reports, the so-called «authorities» in TOT have been actively recruiting Ukrainian men for military service. They have been using various tactics to entice them, including offering financial incentives and making false promises of a better life under Russian rule. This is a clear violation of international law and goes against the will of the Ukrainian people.
The situation in TOT is dire, with the occupation authorities imposing their will on the local population. They have restricted freedom of speech, suppressed any form of dissent, and imposed their own laws and regulations. The recruitment of Ukrainian men for the war effort is just another example of their oppressive tactics.
The Ukrainian government has condemned this act of aggression by the occupation authorities and has called on the international community to take action. The recruitment of Ukrainian men from the occupied territories is not only a violation of international law, but it also puts the lives of these men at risk. They are being forced to fight against their own country and their fellow citizens, which goes against their fundamental human rights.
Furthermore, the Russian authorities’ actions are a direct violation of the Minsk agreements, which were signed in 2014 to bring an end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The agreements clearly state that all foreign armed groups, weapons, and mercenaries must be withdrawn from the territory. Yet, the Russian authorities continue to disregard these agreements and escalate the conflict by recruiting Ukrainian men.
It is also worth mentioning that the recruitment of Ukrainian men is not limited to the occupied territories. Reports have also emerged of Ukrainian citizens being recruited in Russia to fight in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. This further demonstrates the Russian authorities’ disregard for international law and their desire to escalate the conflict.
The Ukrainian government has urged the international community to take a firm stance against the occupation authorities’ actions. They have called for sanctions and other measures to be imposed on Russia to put an end to their aggression in Ukraine. The international community must not turn a blind eye to these violations of human rights and international law.
In conclusion, the recent announcement by the Russian authorities to intensify the mobilization of Ukrainian men in the occupied territories is a clear violation of international law and the will of the Ukrainian people. It is a desperate attempt to escalate the conflict and continue their illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory. The international community must take action to put an end to these aggressive tactics and support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
