According to Russian pro-Kremlin media, the decision was made in a hurry: government amendments to constitutional laws were submitted only in October, and within a month the document had passed all readings. The State Duma’s own legal department gave a negative opinion, as the principles for recognizing housing as “ownerless” were not specified. The text only stated that these “signs” would be determined by the occupation administrations themselves.
In the second reading, deputies made key changes:
They decided to limit the confiscation of housing from Ukrainians who were forced to leave to 2030, i.e., the end of Putin’s current fifth presidential term.
Property seized from civilians may be transferred to the “Territorial Development Fund.” The fund has the right to:
• lease this property,
• sell it,
• reduce its value,
• conduct closed transactions without competition by decision of a special commission.
A list has been drawn up of those who will receive “service housing” confiscated from residents of the occupied territories: security forces, military personnel, officials, and other representatives of the occupation structures.
The Crimean Tatar Resource Center strongly condemns the actions of the occupying state!
We emphasize that Russia has no right to pass any “laws” regarding Ukrainian territory or to dispose of Ukraine’s land or property.
The confiscation of housing, which violates international humanitarian law, is yet another manifestation of the policy of plunder and an attempt to change the demographic composition of the occupied territories.
The occupiers will definitely be held accountable for these illegal actions!