Russian occupation authorities continue mass forced passportization in occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia region, threatening residents who refuse Russian passports with deportation.
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Mass forced passportization continues in occupied areas with deportation threats for those refusing Russian passports
President Zelensky visited troops in the southern frontline village of Robotyne on Sunday, saying they face a difficult and critical mission to repel the enemy and defend Ukraine.
In a post on social media, he wrote: Zaporizhzhia region. Robotyne. The location of the 65th Mechanized Brigade. I spoke with the defenders, thanked them, and presented them with state awards.
Ukraine retook Robotyne from Russian forces last summer but it is now heavily attacked by Moscow's forces.
The 65th brigade led the assault on the village last year.
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:27.732Z
Source story: 3822231-russians-altering-demographics-in-occupied-zaporizhzhia-region-by-bringing-in-russians-kazakhs-and-belarusians