Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine have received a freedom score of minus one out of 100, the lowest possible rating. Rights groups report severe restrictions on media, movement, religion and political expression, alongside arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances and forced citizenship policies. Independent journalism is largely prohibited, while residents face pressure to accept Russian documents and obey Moscow’s laws. The assessment distinguishes occupied areas from government-controlled Ukraine, reflecting conditions under Russian rule rather than the country’s overall national rating.
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