Temporary Ukrainian citizenship certificates will be extended to Russians and Belarusians fighting in AFU
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has granted the possibility to extend the validity of a temporary certificate of Ukrainian citizenship for citizens of Russia and Belarus who are fighting for Ukraine.
This was announced by the government's representative in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk on his telegram channel, Censor.NET reports.
This decision became possible due to the adoption of amendments to the legislation, according to which foreigners and stateless persons participating in the defense of the territorial integrity of Ukraine can extend the validity of their certificates.
Melnychuk noted that the amendments were introduced for those who acquired Ukrainian citizenship after February 24, 2022, and pledged to terminate their foreign citizenship, but the deadline for fulfilling this obligation has already expired.
The extension of the temporary certificate requires a corresponding note on the extension of its validity in the documents issued by the State Migration Service, diplomatic missions and consulates of Ukraine.
Additionally, it is known that the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) and the Kalinoŭski Regiment, formed of Russians and Belarusians, are actively involved in combat operations on the side of Ukraine against Russian aggression, and their members are also subject to this decision.
