It seems surprising that Russians would want to buy property in the occupation zone, with the war still ongoing. If Ukraine wins, no doubt their property rights will be declared null and they will be sent packing. Why take the risk? My only guess is that they must be so heavily propagandised as to not seriously contemplate the possibility of loss.

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

They basically have no clue what's happening as state media represents it as some sort of utopia with most modern buildings being newly rebuilt.

[–] SimonHoogwerff@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I reckon that after the war most buildings will be newly built.

[–] fluke@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Seems like the only way Russia will actually pay for the damages if they think they'll be keeping it.

It would be quite the win if Ukraine manage to take the territory back even partially rebuilt. We know that Ukraine have a policy of avoiding costly difficult offensive operations into obvious hard points and cities (selecting to go around instead). I imagine, all going well, if they were to find themselves in a position to liberate the Azov coast then they would try and set the conditions for a Kherson style Russian 'nope' retreat to avoid an encirclement.

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