Vladimir Putin has issued millions of Russian passports to Ukrainians living in occupied territories, where Russia controls a fifth of Ukraine’s land. The Kremlin has pressured Ukrainians to adopt Russian citizenship, with 3.5 million passports issued so far. The move is seen as part of Russia’s push for Russification, as fears grow that the White House may force Ukraine to cede the occupied territory to Russia in a peace deal.
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