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Groups in Ukraine are working on reintegrating over a million veterans through programs that address both physical and mental health, emphasizing community involvement and support to help veterans adjust to civilian life after war trauma.
After 10 years of Russian occupation, Crimea has become highly militarized, subsidized, and isolated, with a significant shift in its economy towards dependence on the Russian federal budget and the military-industrial complex. The population has seen a mass resettlement of Russians and the deportation of Ukrainians, while education has been heavily Russified and the indigenous Crimean Tatars have faced repression. As Ukraine aims to liberate Crimea, local partisans have played a key role in aiding Ukrainian military operations on the peninsula, and Ukraine is actively preparing for Crimean reintegration, but the process will be challenging.
Azerbaijani authorities have reportedly arrested several former separatist leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh, including former presidents and the speaker of parliament, following the region's reclamation by Baku in a military operation. The arrests have not been officially confirmed, but sources indicate that the individuals have been transported to the Azerbaijani capital. The detentions come after the arrest of other officials by Azerbaijan's State Security Service. Meanwhile, most of the ethnic Armenian population has fled the region, fearing reprisals. Armenia has filed a lawsuit with the UN International Court of Justice to prevent the targeting of ethnic Armenians.
Ethnic Armenian separatists in Karabakh have announced the dissolution of their breakaway republic and their intention to become a part of Azerbaijan by the end of the year. The announcement marks the end of one of the world's longest "frozen conflicts." Residents are urged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of reintegration offered by Azerbaijan and make an independent decision on whether to stay. Armenia stated that over 70,000 people have already left the region, and the Armenian president expects the entire region to clear out in the coming days. The change in the situation follows an "anti-terrorist operation" by Azerbaijan, which led to a truce and disarmament agreement with the separatists. Azerbaijan wants ethnic Armenians to remain in Karabakh and become part of its multi-ethnic society, while Armenia accuses Baku of ethnic cleansing.
The separatist regime in Nagorno-Karabakh has announced its dissolution, with the unrecognized republic ceasing to exist by January 1, following Azerbaijan's victory in the region. Residents are urged to consider the reintegration conditions offered by Azerbaijan and make an independent decision on whether to stay. The agreement ensures free passage for those who wish to leave. The move comes after Azerbaijan reclaimed control over the region, which had been run by separatists for nearly three decades. Russian officials are monitoring the situation and providing humanitarian assistance, while Turkey and Armenia's foreign ministers discussed regional developments in a phone call.
A concerned mother seeks advice on how to handle questions from conservative and curious neighbors about her son's release from prison and his fiancée living in their second home with their child. Amy Dickinson suggests being honest about her son's past, emphasizing his recovery and reintegration into society, and expressing their happiness to have him back.
Manchester United's chief executive, Richard Arnold, informed the club's executive leadership in early August about plans to bring back Mason Greenwood to the first-team set-up. However, the club has yet to publicly announce any decision regarding Greenwood's return, and the reasons for the delay remain unclear. The club's football operations department is reportedly supportive of Greenwood's reintegration, citing a duty of care and his potential as a player. Some employees within the club are troubled by the decision and feel that major decisions by senior personnel cannot be freely challenged. Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations against Greenwood and is in the final stages of making a decision on his future.
The ethnic Armenian leadership in Nagorno-Karabakh is facing increasing pressure as negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan progress, with indications that Armenia is willing to cede control of the region to Azerbaijan. The self-proclaimed authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh are finding themselves politically isolated and are struggling with power outages, gas supply interruptions, and a blockade on traffic imposed by Azerbaijan. Ruben Vardanian, a former Karabakh state minister, has emerged as a leader of Armenian resistance to Azerbaijani control and has formed an organization to protect the region's Armenian identity. Many ethnic Armenians fear that Azerbaijan's aim is to ethnically cleanse them from the territory, while Azerbaijan insists that it will treat them as equal citizens. The situation remains tense, with sporadic exchanges of fire and ongoing pressure from Azerbaijan to dismantle the ethnic Armenian institutions in Karabakh.