Occupiers Require Universities in Temporarily Occupied Territories to Send at Least 2% of Students to the Army

According to information provided by the resistance movement 'Yellow Ribbon', the occupying authorities in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that at least 2% of students from each higher education institution sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. This alarming requirement was revealed through a message published on Telegram.

The corresponding propaganda has already commenced at Donetsk National Technical University, where the administration and faculty are actively encouraging students to sign contracts. They promise benefits for those who agree to serve, including a transition to budget-funded education or a simplified process for obtaining a diploma after completing military service.

Furthermore, university leadership is being directly threatened with dismissal if they fail to meet the established quotas for the number of signed contracts. This indicates the intense pressure being exerted on educational institutions by the occupying administration.

The 'Yellow Ribbon' movement emphasizes that under the guise of a 'voluntary contract', the occupiers are effectively coercing young people from the temporarily occupied territories to go to war, which raises deep concerns among students and their families.

It is important to note that starting from April 1, Russian authorities initiated the first conscription campaign in the temporarily occupied territories under the new law on 'year-round conscription', which further complicates the situation for young people studying at these institutions.

This situation has sparked outrage not only among students but also among educators, who witness their students becoming victims of forced mobilization. Many of them express their dissatisfaction and are trying to find ways to support students in this challenging situation.

In light of these events, it is crucial for society to pay attention to the problems faced by students in temporarily occupied territories and to support them in their struggle for their rights and freedoms. In the context of war, young people must have the opportunity to receive education without coercion and threats to their lives.

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