US EditionZelenskyy Creates Military Administration in Odesa After Revoking Citizenship of Mayor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revoked Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov's citizenship after evidence of his Russian passport surfaced, signaling a crackdown on officials with alleged Russian ties.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revoked Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov's citizenship over allegations of possessing a Russian passport, according to a decree signed on October 14, 2025.
- The Security Service of Ukraine claimed Trukhanov holds a valid international passport from the aggressor country, which could lead to his deportation.
- Trukhanov denies the allegations and stated, 'I have never received a Russian passport. I am a Ukrainian citizen,' and announced plans to appeal the decision.
- Zelenskyy's move signals direct control over Odesa's governance, as a military administration will replace Trukhanov, reflecting ongoing tensions with local mayors during wartime.
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The Ukrainian President has denied Mayor Hennadi Trukhanov Ukrainian citizenship, thus losing his office. Critics see this as an attempt to consolidate even more power in Kiev.
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Zelenskyy revokes Ukrainian citizenship of Odesa mayor
The Ukrainian city of Odessa is now under military administration. Previously, the Ukrainian president had deprived the former mayor of his citizenship.
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