I am a man, 18 years old, from the occupied territory of the Zaporizhia region...

Ukraine does not recognize the legitimacy of documents issued by the occupying power, therefore obtaining a Russian passport is not a reason for the loss of Ukrainian citizenship or responsibility for it.

There is no responsibility for obtaining a Russian passport, but there is responsibility for collaborative activities.

The Ombudsman advises residents of the occupied territories to "take a passport, survive and wait for us to liberate this territory."

At the same time, if the occupiers try to mobilize Ukrainians who have taken a Russian passport, such persons should by all means avoid conscription and try to leave the occupied territories.

If you or your friends were forcibly mobilized, you should contact the "I want to live" project hotline:

• +380 95 68 86 888;

• +380 93 68 86 888;

• +380 97 68 86 888.