Ukrainians

**Intimidation, Violence, and Manipulation: Ukrainians Being Forced to Vote at Gunpoint in Russian-Occupied Territories**

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Mariupol, a city in Ukraine occupied by Russian forces, witnesses a disturbing scene of coercion as heavily armed soldiers accompany election officials to force residents to vote in the Russian presidential election. This violation of international law has drawn condemnation from Ukraine and 55 other nations at the United Nations for its blatant disregard of sovereignty. The use of intimidation tactics, including armed soldiers escorting election brigades going door to door, has created an atmosphere …

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Ukraine: Ukrainians FIGHT To Save City, Russian Troops Close In On Key Military Stronghold In Avdiivka!

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AVDIIVKA, Ukraine — The city of Avdiivka in Ukraine has become the center of heavy fighting, with Russian forces advancing and Ukrainian troops preparing for a potential withdrawal. The Avdiivka coke and chemical plant, a former economic powerhouse, is now likely to be the last Ukrainian stronghold in the embattled city, which has been under siege since 2014. The ruined plant, once owned by Ukraine’s richest man, is now the focus of intense street fighting …

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Avdiivka Siege: Ukrainians Out of Ammo and On the Brink – Russian Troops Advance

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AVDIIVKA, Ukraine – Russian troops made significant advances on Sunday, infiltrating the city of Avdiivka under a cloudy sky. This comes after a prolonged, bloody campaign by Russian field armies against the Ukrainian stronghold, putting the city’s defense in a critical state. The situation in Avdiivka has become increasingly dire, as Ukrainian troops struggle to fend off the Russian onslaught. Ukrainian journalists and correspondents have reported urgent pleas for fresh reserves, rotation of units, and …

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