In the temporarily occupied territories, russians are trying to discredit the historical heritage of the Cossacks as a symbol of Ukrainian national freedom and the struggle for independence

This is reported by the Center of National Resistance.

It is noted that the relevant "study" by russian ideologist Alexei Anpilogov is used for this purpose.

According to him, it was the Cossack organizations of Donbas that managed to maintain the russian occupation and only since russia launched the "SVO" have the Cossacks been able to strengthen the russian armed forces. In addition, he is convinced that Cossack groups can be further mobilized into the ranks of the russian army.

"However, russia recently signed a law on the creation of a Cossack "mobilization reserve" that provides for the forced signing of contracts with the russian Defense Ministry. And in the spring draft, which began in the TOT on April 1, two calls will be sent - electronic and paper. It is not known which one you need to report to the military enlistment office for. Everything is done to make the chances of avoiding war as small as possible," the Resistance said.

• On April 5, it was reported that russians in the temporarily occupied territories are recruiting Ukrainians for the war in Africa: they will also have to mine minerals on the continent.