Russia intensifies pressure on occupied Ukrainians without Russian passports, military intelligence says

Ukraine's military intelligence reports intensified Russian raids targeting residents in occupied territories who refuse to obtain Russian passports. These operations, part of the "Illegal-2026" campaign, involve the FSB and police, classifying non-passport holders as "foreign citizens" under Russian law. Residents face pressure to acquire citizenship, risk expulsion, job loss, and property seizure. In Luhansk, authorities are checking minors' documents, threatening parents with fines and imprisonment if children do not comply. This ongoing campaign aims to coerce Ukrainians into accepting Russian citizenship, a strategy that has been in place since 2014.