Russian occupiers illegally alienate the property of boxer Oleksandr Usyk and other citizens of Ukraine in Crimea
InZhir Media reported that in temporarily occupied Crimea, the Russian occupying authorities “nationalized” the property of famous Ukrainians, entrepreneurs, and public figures, including the world-famous boxer and Crimean native Oleksandr Usyk.
Photo credit: Ukrainska Pravda“Russian authorities announced the seizure of his property on the peninsula, which is a direct violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, and is further evidence of a systematic policy of persecuting everything Ukrainian in occupied Crimea,” the news outlet reported.
In addition to Usyk, the list of Ukrainian citizens whose property was seized by the occupiers includes former Ukrainian Member of Parliament Ihor Franchuk and his associated enterprises, Lilaste LLC and the Crimean School “Tescao” LLC.
Russian occupiers are deliberately persecuting Ukrainian citizens who support the Armed Forces of Ukraine or participate in the resistance against Russian aggression. Among the people whose property was illegally “nationalized” are citizens of Ukraine, some of whom are fighting in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or manage funds for helping the Ukrainian army:
- Yevhen Babych;
- Mykhailo Novoseltsev;
- Kostiantyn Novoseltsev;
- Volodymyr Prysyazhnyuk;
- Yehor Tkachenko.
In addition to private property, the occupation administration alienated the following Ukrainian enterprises:
- “Tavrida-Plaza” LLC, belonging to the Ukrainian group of companies “TMM”, specifically including “TMM-Holding,” “TMM Avia,” and “TMM Energobud”.
- PJSC “A.F. Zasyadko Mine”.
- “Elevator Oktyabrske” LLC.
To provide background, the so-called “nationalizations” by the occupying Russian authorities in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol city carry no legal force under international law. Human rights defenders view this as an element of the aggressor state’s repressive policy, aimed at:
- Destroying the Ukrainian presence on the peninsula.
- Exerting pressure on pro-Ukrainian citizens.
- Financing the occupation regime.
Earlier, ZMINA reported that during 2024 alone, the occupation authorities in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea “nationalized” the property of 560 individuals and legal entities, and in temporarily occupied Sevastopol — 135 buildings.
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