The Kremlin has developed a so-called strategy for governance in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine under the cynical name “time of heroes”. The idea is that the administrative apparatus of the “LPR” and “DPR”, as well as the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions and the annexed Crimea, is gradually being transferred to the hands of war criminals.
Launched in the spring of this year, the “time of heroes” program is aimed at “improving the professional skills” of fighters of the so-called “special military operation”. In fact, this program allows Putin to integrate war criminals into leadership positions, giving them the ability to control both the occupied territories of Ukraine and key areas in Russia. This not only consolidates the Kremlin’s influence, but also gives criminals the opportunity to continue repression and violence in new roles.
In addition, the Kremlin is actively campaigning for military personnel who, for health reasons or for other reasons, can no longer participate in the war, to become teachers. In several regions of the Russian Federation, pedagogical higher education institutions have introduced retraining programs for Russian citizens who participated in the war against Ukraine.
The National Resistance Centre calls for reporting collaborators so that each of them does not escape punishment for crimes against humanity. Anyone 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 Ukrainian Armed Forces.
