Russia hints at slashing funds to occupied Ukrainian areas
Occupied territories of Ukraine face financial difficulties (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russian administrations are facing harsh realities: in Moscow, they were openly informed about economic problems and funding limitations for the coming years, according to a post by the National Resistance Center.
Delegations from the occupation administrations traveled to Moscow to participate in an economic forum. There, Russian officials explained the current state of the economy and the prospects for regional funding.
Forum participants emphasized that regional budgets will be reduced in the coming years due to overall economic instability and the need to optimize expenditures.
Problems with economic independence
In Moscow, officials expressed dissatisfaction that the occupation administrations are not ready to implement elements of a market economy in the territories under their control. According to Russian authorities, this leads to the regions being completely dependent on federal funding.
Consequences for occupied regions
Economic restrictions may affect the availability of funding for social programs, infrastructure projects, and salaries for local employees.
Vladimir Putin promised militants plots of land of two hectares each for participating in military operations against Ukraine. Experts say such statements reflect the Kremlin’s colonial approach, showing that Russia’s occupation policy focuses on territorial seizure and subjugation of the local population.
In the occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces are taking measures to address staff shortages by bringing armed units from Russia. Experts note that this step indicates the occupation authorities’ inability to manage the regions independently, relying on external forces to maintain control.
Additionally, Russian authorities intend to accelerate the mobilization of the Ukrainian population in temporarily occupied territories.
