Three years into the full-scale invasion, the Russians have still not succeeded in fully staffing their occupation administrations.
One of the Kremlin’s proposed solutions to address the staff shortages in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) is to recruit so-called “veterans of the Russian Federation” into the Russian occupation army. This initiative is part of a propaganda program known as “Time of Heroes.” However, even this approach faces significant challenges. The program requires candidates to possess a minimum level of intellectual ability and hold a higher education degree—criteria that are proving difficult to meet within the occupation army.
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.
