A 20-year-old man who spent practically half his life in Russian-occupied Crimea has been introduced again to Ukraine. The younger man needed to conceal to keep away from being drafted into the Russian military.

Supply: Carry Children Again UA initiative

Particulars: When Russia occupied Crimea in 2014, he was solely 11 years previous. He grew up in an atmosphere the place singing a Ukrainian tune or talking Ukrainian may result in being summoned by the Russian authorities for questioning. Through the years, the strain solely elevated.

In 2024, he obtained a call-up discover to serve within the Russian military. Earlier than that, he was compelled to undergo a so-called "medical examination" for navy service, was repeatedly summoned by the police for questioning, was fined a number of occasions, and was ordered to signal a "pledge to not go away the nation".

To keep away from compelled mobilisation, the younger man labored unofficially and always went into hiding.

He was capable of go away the occupied territory due to a buddy residing in government-controlled Ukraine, who contacted the Ukrainian Youngster Rights Community for assist. The rescue operation was deliberate along with volunteers.

"He couldn't maintain again his feelings when he noticed the Ukrainian flag and heard the language he can now converse freely," Carry Children Again UA reported.

Beforehand: Three Ukrainian youngsters have been introduced again from Russian-occupied territories.

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