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The occupation regime in Crimea has plunged into an even deeper crisis, the authorities have declared a state of emergency, which also applies to banks.
Zelensky announced a 40-day operation to end the war.
The regime has a multi-million problem with a soldier who wants to tell the truth about the war and is threatening Putin with a mutiny.
A Ukrainian flag did appear on the Kinburn Spit, but it is still controlled by the Russians.
