Zelenskyy Creates Military Administration in Odesa After Revoking Citizenship of Mayor
The revocation follows evidence of Trukhanov holding a Russian passport since 2015, highlighting Ukraine's enforcement of laws against dual citizenship amid security concerns.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov due to allegations of holding a Russian passport, which violates Ukrainian law.
- Trukhanov denied possessing Russian citizenship and plans to challenge the decision legally in Ukraine's Supreme Court, stating he has evidence against it.
- Zelenskiy appointed Serhiy Lysak as the new head of the military administration in Odesa following Trukhanov's removal, aiming for more direct control in the city.
- Critics argue that Zelenskiy's actions could undermine democracy and lead to repression against dissenting voices, despite agreeing on Trukhanov's controversial status.
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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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