Ukraine’s Occupied Zones: Least Free on Earth | Europe News

Freedom House’s latest report paints a chilling picture: Russia-occupied Ukraine is now the least free place on Earth, worse than North Korea or Gaza. Through forced citizenship, anti-terror crackdowns, and systematic surveillance, Russia is rewriting the demographics and erasing Ukrainian identity. Residents face detention, deportation, or treason charges just for speaking out, while their homes are seized and schools teach Russian history. Yet, even under this brutal regime, many cling to their Ukrainian passports — a quiet act of defiance and hope for a future reclaimed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b77533e0a90bff40