Russia Plans Mass Resettlement in Occupied Ukraine: Key Details Emerge.

03.05.2026 582

Journalist Shostal Oleksandr

03.05.2026 582

Map of Russian resettlement to occupied territories

Key Topics Discussed on 'Morning.LIVE'

According to Novyny.live: The latest episode of the program 'Morning.LIVE' covered several pressing issues, including:

a statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
the situation on the Sumy front
Russia's resettlement plans

Merz emphasized that

“In a complex international situation where major powers openly pursue a policy of force, the EU must leverage its own strength.”

The program also addressed recruitment matters, a bill in the Verkhovna Rada, demand for Ukrainian agricultural products, the start of the scooter season in Kyiv, and Orbán's contingency plan in case of electoral defeat.

Situation on the Sumy Front and Economic Developments

Regarding the Sumy front and evolving military tactics, media reports indicate that Russia intends to relocate large numbers of its citizens to occupied Ukrainian territories. It was also noted that Russia is shifting its strategy, aiming to launch up to 1,000 drones per day. The Verkhovna Rada may soon review Bill 11115, which addresses military and social issues.

On the economic front, experts weighed whether the conflict in the Middle East could boost demand for Ukrainian agricultural goods—a critical question for the country's farming sector. Additionally, starting March 20, Ukrainians will benefit from a fuel cashback program, which could ease financial pressures. In Kyiv, the scooter season has begun, emerging as a popular trend among residents. The program also discussed Orbán's plans should he lose the upcoming elections.

The episode featured contributions from several experts, including:

Petro Haidashchuk
Dmytro Hromakov
Dmytro Zhmailo
Serhiy Starenkyi
Ruslan Rokhov
Dmytro Solomchuk
Oleksandr Hrechko
Serhiy Kuzan
Oksana Savchuk

These topics underscore the complex international landscape and the multifaceted challenges Ukraine faces.

Ukraine's current situation continues to draw global attention. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for the European Union to assert its strength highlights the gravity of regional tensions. Russia's evolving military tactics and its resettlement plans for occupied areas raise concerns about potential new humanitarian crises. At the same time, economic measures like the fuel cashback program may help Ukrainians cope with financial strain amid the war.