Not much is known about the lives of Ukrainians under Russian occupation. Hence the interest of this investigation l’Expresswho we are told, “ lasted several months “. An investigation built in particular on the testimonies “ around forty inhabitants of the occupied territories, a large part of whom are in exile, but keeping relatives there “. And as a Ukrainian journalist says, “ occupation is not just a change of flag “. First of all, he is an imposing presence. While many Ukrainians have taken the road to exile, “ a large part of the population is now made up of “newcomers” », tells us l’Express. « Newcomers ”, in other words “ military and occupation authorities ” Who “ settled on site “. Apartments are also allocated “ to people from poor regions of Russia, who settle with their families in these « new territories “. A woman from Luhansk notes: “ it is a way to influence the demographics of the region, as the original inhabitants lose the possibility of returning home ».
People disappear for no reason
The Russian occupation is also based on a “ forced assimilation “. This is the term used by l’Expresswhich gives the example of the Russian passport. “ It is impossible to work officially, receive a pension, receive humanitarian aid or seek hospital treatment without presenting this red document. “. A resident testifies: « my husband reluctantly asked for it, after the ambulance refused to come to his 82-year-old mother three times “. Finally, specify l’Express« lThe Russians also do not hesitate to use violence to impose their domination. Under occupation, people disappear for no reason “. Are targeted: “ those who do not want to collaborate, journalists, activists, artists or religious figures who can fuel resistance “. A young couple testifies to the torture suffered in detention. Torture and rape. In this context, explains l’Express« the debates on a possible territorial compromise in the event of negotiation with Moscow despair all the inhabitants of the invaded territories that we met ».
The Lepenist heritage
Also in the weekly press, numerous articles devoted to the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen. « The founder of the National Front died on January 7 at the age of 96 », titre the New Obs. « For more than half a century, the tutelary figure of the far right has marked French political life. He leaves behind heirs more powerful than ever “. The least we can say is that the subject inspires the New Obswhich devotes more than thirty pages to Jean-Marie Le Pen. “ What legacy does he leave? “, asks the weekly, which responds as follows: “ Le Pen is no more, but lepenism is doing well. Almost better than ever: more than 10 million votes in the first round of the legislative elections in 2024, 125 deputies in the National Assembly (…) while Marine Le Pen« the devil’s daughter », quips ironically the New Obs« has become the favorite political figure of the French in opinion surveys ».
« Thirty years for », writes for his part the Point, « the one his followers nicknamed the Menhir, will have imposed himself in the public debate through his populism, his provocations and his racist and anti-Semitic excesses ». The Point who published numerous photos: Jean-Marie Le Pen first communing, with his parents in Brittany, in military uniform during the Indochina War, with his daughter Marine, when he handed over the presidency of the National Front to her. Marianne describes it “ provocative and boastful, outrageous and cultured, egocentric and Machiavellian “, but also ” agitator puffed with pride and convinced of being a prophet ».
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Last tribute
Not the shadow of a criticism, on the other hand, in the tribute paid to Jean-Marie Le Pen by the Sunday Newspaper. « The Le Pen clan gathered yesterday in Trinidad, for a final tribute to the patriarch who leaves behind him a life of combat and adventure “. This is how the JDD, who attended the funeral of Jean-Marie Le Pen. “ A burial in the strictest family privacy », specifies the Sunday Journal« under heavy police protection, to prevent demonstrations by those who, even in death, wanted to pursue their hatred, the founder of the National Front ». The JDD which ignites: “ uncontrolled immigration, the Islamization of France, globalism which contributed to the disappearance of France will have been among its main battles “. The newspaper quickly moves on to controversies. And describes as provocative his declaration on the “ gas chambers, detail from World War II history ». « The press », estimates the newspaper (which obviously does not hold its colleagues in its heart) “ will be careful to only remember his condemnations, as if to better conceal a life of combat and adventure, which marries the 20th century ».
