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Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine:
– Russia wants to found a youth movement based on the Soviet model –
Russian lawmakers approve a law creating a patriotic youth movement reminiscent of Soviet-era youth organizations and led by President Vladimir Putin.
The movement aims to promote Russian values in children from the age of six.
“The state must create conditions conducive to the full spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical development of children, learning patriotism, civic responsibility and respect for adults,” the authors of the law said.
During the Soviet era, children were drilled into communist values by three youth organizations—the Little Octobrists, the Young Pioneers, and the Komsomol.
– Exodus from Sloviansk –
Evacuations from the eastern hotspot city of Sloviansk continue as Russian forces continue their relentless offensive in the Donbass region at the heart of the war.
Sloviansk Mayor Vadym Lyakh says 23,000 people have yet to leave from a pre-war population of 110,000, but that people are being kicked out on buses every day.
He says 17 people have been killed in Sloviansk since Russian forces turned their guns on Donetsk Oblast in the Donbas after capturing neighboring Lugansk.
– France’s total exits Russian oil project –
French oil and gas company TotalEnergies has pulled out of a major Russian oil field in the Arctic.
Total had already reduced its stake in the Kharyaga oil field since Russia invaded Ukraine. On Wednesday it was said that the Russian oil company Zarubezhneft would take over its remaining 20 percent stake.
The French energy company has gradually reduced its operations in Russia, albeit at a slower pace than rivals BP and Shell.
It has promised to stop buying Russian oil and gas by the end of the year and not make any further investments there.
– Prison for Russians who cooperate with foreigners –
The Russian parliament introduces harsh prison sentences for working with foreigners and calls for undermining national security.
In a draft law reminiscent of the Soviet era, establishing and maintaining “confidential” cooperation with a foreigner or an international organization and assisting them in acts against Russia’s interests is punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Public calls to take action against Russia’s security are punishable by up to seven years in prison.
They are part of an unprecedented crackdown on dissent under Putin, which has intensified since he deployed troops to Ukraine.
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