The Russian occupation authorities continue their systematic exploitation of resources from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories (TOT). In 2024 alone, the invaders looted over 530,000 tons of agricultural products, including wheat, barley, and sunflower oil, from the TOT in the Zaporizhzhia region. The so-called “tariff quotas” enable the occupiers to evade duties and maximize profits at the expense of Ukrainian land.
As previously reported, the Kremlin plans to expand the Mariupol port to facilitate the increased export of stolen Ukrainian grain and other resources.
This is not only a blatant international economic crime but also a calculated strategy to dismantle Ukrainian infrastructure. Russia is systematically transforming the TOT into a resource base for its own enrichment, leaving local residents without the essential resources they need to survive.
You can stop the policy of the Russian invaders and their collaborators by publicizing their crimes and demanding their international prosecution. You can also participate in rallies in support of Ukraine or donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
