Supporter of the occupiers loses her apartment: how Russia confiscates housing in Donbas

A resident of Donetsk, Elena Golikova, is seeking help from the Russian authorities. She became the owner of an apartment in 2019, but now the occupying power considers it Russian property and demands its relinquishment. The woman, who previously supported the 'DPR' and Russia, is now asking for help to defend her home.

Elena Golikova, who works as an emergency medical dispatcher, expressed outrage that the apartment she legally purchased is being sought to be taken away from her. The woman appealed to Russian President Putin and the government, asking them to prevent this.

In addressing the leader of the 'DPR' and other occupying structures, Golikova received standard replies and is now reaching out directly to Russia. Her case is just one of many examples of how the Kremlin uses illegal methods to displace local residents from occupied territories.

The events surrounding Elena Golikova are only part of a larger strategy by Russia in occupied territories. The main goal is to replace the local population with 'loyal' residents from Russia, which may lead to a humanitarian disaster.