“Nationalization” in a new way: in the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians announced the seizure of property of Usyk and 84 other people
16 December 16:30
The Russian administration in annexed Crimea has announced another wave of so-called “nationalization” of Ukrainian property.
This was reported by Radio Liberty with reference to the “speaker” of the Russian “parliament” of Crimea, Vladimir Konstantinov, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The list includes boxer Oleksandr Usyk and dozens of individuals and legal entities accused by the occupation authorities of supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
What happened
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russians reported the seizure of property of 84 more individuals and legal entities. This was announced on December 16 by the so-called “speaker of the parliament” of the temporarily occupied Crimea, Vladimir Konstantinov.
According to him, these are people and companies that allegedly “cooperate with Kyiv” and at the same time “earn money in Crimea.”
Among those whose property was declared “nationalized” was Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, a native of Simferopol.
Who was included in the list and why
Konstantinov claims that Usyk allegedly supports “Nazi ideology,” condemned the so-called “SVO” and raised funds for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition to him, the list includes Ukrainian entrepreneurs, politicians, military personnel, and volunteers.
Among those mentioned are former MP and entrepreneur Ihor Franchuk, a number of companies associated with Ukrainian business, as well as the property of the Armed Forces and public figures accused by the occupation authorities of financial or public support for Ukraine.
the “nationalization” of Ukrainian property in the temporarily occupied Crimea has been going on since the beginning of the full-scale war
The so-called “nationalization” of Ukrainian property in Crimea has been going on since the beginning of the full-scale war. Earlier, the occupation authorities have already announced the seizure of assets of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, singer Jamala and her relatives, as well as other public figures and businesses.
The official pretext is usually “support for Ukraine” or “hostile activities,” but no real judicial procedures recognized by international law are carried out.
Ukraine’s position
The Representative Office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has repeatedly stated that all decisions of the occupation authorities on “nationalization” have no legal force. The Ukrainian authorities emphasize that the property rights of the victims will be restored after the de-occupation of the peninsula, and that Russia’s actions are recorded as a violation of international humanitarian law.
Ukrainian law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor’s Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea continue to document the facts of illegal seizure of property in the occupied territory. According to Kyiv, these materials can be used in national and international courts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
