A fact from Russian occupation of Eastern Galicia (1914–1915) appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 9 September 2009 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
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Latest comment: 14 years ago4 comments3 people in discussion
This shouldn't have been done without a discussion. Annexation is a nuetral word, versus "liberation" or "occupation." And it is accurate. During its nine month rule, Russia put in place its government, bureaucracy, schools, etc. and implemented a provincial system akin to that of other Russian provinces, etc. It wasn't just under temporary military control. Sometimes annexations don't last but they are still annexation.Faustian (talk) 03:44, 4 September 2009 (UTC)Reply
Really I just think that it is quite clear issue. Annexation means "legal incorporation of some territory into another geo-political entity" - I never read that Russia join Eastern Galicia legally. From the other side occupation means "control of a territory by a military force" - this is the case. From points of view of nuetrality I do not feel big difference, but occupation is more precise. --Ioakinf (talk) 19:25, 4 September 2009 (UTC)Reply
Interesting point. Was Russian annexation/occupation/liberation illegal? I'l have to look into that...Faustian (talk) 23:36, 4 September 2009 (UTC)Reply
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