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Russian authorities create 'adaptation centers' to forcibly assimilate deported Ukrainians

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Ukraine's Ministry of Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories reports on Aug. 31 that Russia has created specific centers to assimilate Ukrainians into Russian society. Many Ukrainian civilians, including over 7,000 children, had been deported against their will to locations across Russia.

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