Russians have stripped Ukrainians in occupied areas of their rights if they haven't obtained a Russian passport: here's what we know.

Starting January 1, 2025, Russians will strip Ukrainians in occupied territories of any rights if they have not obtained a Russian passport. Specifically, individuals will be unable to access medications.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing the Center for National Resistance (CNR).

The news outlet provides an example of how life has changed for people in temporarily occupied areas as of today. From now on, the privileged category of Ukrainians who used to receive medications will no longer be able to do so. They will have to purchase medicines, which poses a significant challenge. Those most affected are primarily individuals with cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and diabetes.

"Acquiring life-saving medications in the occupied territories is nearly impossible. If one is lucky enough to find them, prices are two to three times higher than market rates," the report states.

It is worth noting that in December, the CNR announced that starting January 2025, Russia will restrict individuals in occupied territories without a Russian passport in terms of medical rights, employment, and social benefits.

We also reported that Russians are searching for "abandoned plots of land" in the seized part of the Kherson region. This concerns landowners who have left the area due to Russian military presence. The enemy plans to sell these plots.