The Russian Federation forces have reportedly 'liberated' over 547 square kilometers (or 211 square miles) of territory in 2024 alone, according to a report by Reuters, which cites the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu.
This territorial gain encompasses more than a dozen cities and villages. It is anticipated that the fall of Chasov Yar will lead to a further deterioration of the defensive lines, largely due to allegations of corruption among Ukrainian officials who are accused of embezzling funds meant for fortification.
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In the midst of this rapidly deteriorating situation for the Kiev regime, it has emerged that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been placed on a Russian 'wanted list', with a criminal case opened against him.
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Reuters reported, "Russia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on a wanted list, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, an announcement Ukraine dismissed as evidence of Moscow’s ‘desperation’."
The report further stated that the Russian Interior Ministry database showed Zelensky was on a wanted list but did not provide additional details. Ukrainians have dismissed this as 'worthless Russian announcements', countering that the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for the arrest of Russian leader Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes 'is quite real'.
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Since the conflict with Ukraine began in February 2022, Russia has reportedly issued arrest warrants for several Ukrainian and other European politicians. The Russian police have also indicted many foreign politicians and issued an arrest warrant for the International Criminal Court prosecutor who prepared Putin’s war crimes warrant.
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The Associated Press reported, "As of Saturday afternoon, both Zelensky and his predecessor, Petro Poroshenko, featured on the ministry’s list of people wanted on unspecified criminal charges. The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, Gen. Oleksandr Pavlyuk, was also on the list."
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The report also noted that Russian officials did not immediately clarify the allegations against any of the men. Mediazona, an independent Russian news outlet, claimed that both Zelensky and Poroshenko had been listed since at least late February.
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The Russian wanted list also includes numerous officials and lawmakers from Ukraine and NATO countries. Among them is Kaja Kallas, the prime minister of NATO and EU member Estonia, who has been a vocal advocate for increased military aid to Kyiv and stronger sanctions against Moscow.
Some of the prosecutions of foreign leaders are reportedly tied to legislation against the resurgence of Nazism. The Kremlin has repeatedly sought to link Ukraine’s leaders to Nazism, a claim that has been met with skepticism given the country's democratically elected Jewish president and the aspirations of many Ukrainians to strengthen the country’s democracy, reduce corruption, and align more closely with the West.
However, the situation remains complex and fraught with controversy. As the conflict continues, the international community watches closely, awaiting the next developments in this ongoing geopolitical struggle.
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