Russia threatens business owners in occupied territories of Kharkiv Oblast with "nationalisation"

UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – MONDAY, 8 AUGUST 2022, 15:11

Ukrainian Intelligence has reported that Russian occupation officials are increasing pressure on business owners in the occupied territories of Kharkiv Oblast. In particular, the Russians are threatening to "nationalise" their businesses or close them altogether.

Source: Chief Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "In many localities, the occupiers are threatening to close and nationalise [local] businesses. On top of that, a monthly ‘tax’ of  5,000 roubles will be levied on every car owned by a business."

Details: Russian occupying forces are pressuring business owners in the village of Velykyi Burluk to obtain Russian passports and register their businesses according to the Russian legislation. In addition, the Russians have ramped up pressure on locals at checkpoints in Hola Prystan.

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