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The #Russians hunting for cheap flats in #occupied #Mariupol

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66393949
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The Russians hunting for cheap flats in occupied Mariupol

Largely destroyed by Russian forces, Mariupol is now portrayed by Moscow as a desirable city.

BBC News
Aug 6, 2023 at 6:37amWeb
Show threadGabriele PollaraAug 6, 2023
@fulelo interesting to hear how the other side perceive the spoils of war. In effect this is another Russian defence strategy "changing the facts on the ground". If Ukraine were to ever re-take this territory, it'd have to be seen potentially damaging new buildings, residential areas etc... Hard, even from simply a PR perspective.
Show threadElizabeth AlcinoeAug 6, 2023
@fulelo Deluded.
Show threadToken Sane PersonAug 6, 2023
@fulelo SOP for any captured territory: move your own citizens into it ASAP so that you can create facts on the ground justifying your continued occupation.
Show threadKriszta SatoriAug 6, 2023
@tokensane observed earlier in other spots: if your people won't move there, give passports to those who reside there already
Show threadToken Sane PersonAug 6, 2023
@fulelo Handing out passports is a secondary strategy: the invader needs loyal citizens in place, and especially in key posts like teaching and administration. Not just reluctant passport holders.