Russia is settling occupied territories: who is being brought from Yakutia and Buryatia

Russia has launched a large-scale program for settling occupied Ukrainian territories, disguising it as 'the return of residents to their homes'. According to the National Resistance Center, this rhetoric hides a plan for the mass relocation of citizens from remote regions of Russia.

Officially, the Kremlin explains the program as 'the restoration of regions and the return to normal life', but in reality, it is about changing the ethnic composition of the regions and forced Russification. New settlers receive privileges and incentives for moving, which contributes to Moscow's control.

According to experts, such a demographic control policy is part of Russia's strategy regarding occupied territories. They compare the actions of the Russian government with the historical development of Siberia and emphasize that these methods are being used again on Ukrainian lands. Meanwhile, it is important not to forget the potential consequences for Russia in case of losing income from oil exports.