Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The war in Ukraine is not over. Russia’s attacks on the country are still being carried out.
The following is the latest development of the Russo-Ukrainian war as quoted from AFPThursday (7/7/2022).
1. The Soviet youth movement
Russian lawmakers approved legislation to create a patriotic youth movement reminiscent of the Soviet-era youth organization that President Vladimir Putin would lead.
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The movement aims to promote Russian values among children from the age of six.
“The state must create conditions that contribute to the comprehensive spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical development of children, to the learning of patriotism, civic responsibility and respect for adults,” the law states.
In Soviet times, children were trained in Communist values by three youth organizations, the Little Octobris, the Young Pioneers, and the Komsomol.
2. The Exodus from Sloviansk
The evacuation from the eastern city of Sloviansk continues as Russian troops continue their relentless assault on the Donbas region at the point of war.
Sloviansk Mayor Vadym Lyakh said 23,000 people from the pre-war population of 110,000 had not left but people were being driven out every day.
He said 17 people had died in Sloviansk since Russian troops aimed their weapons at the Donetsk area of the Donbas after conquering neighboring Lugansk.
3. France quits Russia’s oil project
French oil and gas company TotalEnergies has pulled out of Russia’s main Arctic oil field.
Total has reduced its stake in the Kharyaga oil field since Russia invaded Ukraine. On Wednesday (6/7/2022), Russian oil company Zarubezhneft is said to be taking over the remaining 20% stake.
The French energy company has been gradually reducing its activity in Russia, albeit at a slower pace than rivals BP and Shell.
He has promised to stop buying Russian oil and gas by the end of the year, and to make no further investments there.
4. Prison for defectors
The Russian parliament imposed prison sentences for cooperating with foreigners and calls for undermining national security.
Under laws similar to those of the Soviet era, establishing and maintaining “secret” cooperation with foreign or international organizations and helping them act against Russian interests is punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Public calls to act against Russian security are punishable by up to seven years in prison.
They are part of an unprecedented crackdown on dissent under Putin that has escalated since he sent troops to Ukraine.
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