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Discover the pivotal updates and comprehensive coverage on citizenship matters as of 2025 on our dedicated tag page. This section unpacks a series of significant developments regarding Ukrainian citizenship laws, the extension of temporary citizenship rights to foreigners aiding Ukraine, and controversial international citizenship grants, notably from Russia.

In light of ongoing conflicts and geopolitical shifts, the subject of citizenship has gained immense relevance. Key highlights include the Ukrainian government's extension of temporary citizenship to Russian and Belarusian nationals fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, and Russia’s aggressive passportization in conflict zones aiming to sway local allegiances. Moreover, the legal labyrinth surrounding citizenship for stateless persons and foreign defenders in Ukraine has seen legislative advances, with the Verkhovna Rada's recent approval of pertinent laws.

The complexity of citizenship dynamics extends beyond legal frameworks, touching on humanitarian, ethical, and political spheres. For instance, forced Russian citizenship on Ukrainian children and the strategic deprivation of citizenship from political dissenters underscore the weaponization of nationality in broader state policy.

Stay informed on these critical issues that shape identities, influence geopolitical strategies, and affect countless lives across borders. Our coverage offers not only the facts but also dives deep into the implications and personal stories that emerge from the evolving landscape of global citizenship.
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Zelenskyy comments on the law on multiple citizenship Adoption of law on multiple citizenship will facilitate return of Ukrainians from abroad - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians who left the country during the war and before would not be returned by force, but the adoption of a law on multiple citizenship would help to facilitate this. 5 842 77

Temporary Ukrainian citizenship certificates will be extended to Russians and Belarusians 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. 932 17 Previously in trend: War

армія рф Russia granted citizenship to 3344 foreigners for participation in war against Ukraine Since the beginning of 2024, Russia has granted citizenship to 3,344 foreigners who participated in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 864 10 Previously in trend: War

Олесандр Янукович отримав громадянство РФ Yanukovych’s son granted Russian citizenship - Russian media Oleksandr Yanukovych, the son of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, has been granted Russian citizenship. 7 550 36

Двох литовців позбавили громадянства, бо воюють проти України на боці РФ Two Lithuanians deprived of citizenship: they are fighting against Ukraine on side of Russia In Lithuania, two citizens who are fighting against Ukraine on the side of Russia have been deprived of their citizenship. 3 018 9

труханов,геннадий Sternenko: Odesa Mayor Trukhanov has Russian citizenship. DOCUMENT Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov has Russian citizenship and issued a Russian bank card on the eve of the full-scale invasion on 9 February 2022. 17 067 152

Законопроєкт щодо правового статусу іноземних добровольців Verkhovna Rada supported in general draft law on legal status of foreigners and stateless persons defending Ukraine On 20 August, the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law on the legal status of foreigners and stateless persons fighting for Ukraine. 1 633 2

У Чехії розглядають заборону на надання громадянства росіянам Czech Republic considers ban on granting citizenship to Russians, - Interior Minister Rakusan The Czech government is discussing a possible ban on granting Czech citizenship to holders of Russian passports. 1 266 13

Безугла закликала українців, які не оновили дані за кордоном, здати паспорти "Servant of People" Bezuhla to Ukrainians liable for military service abroad: Let them hand over their passports. VIDEO Ukrainians liable for military service abroad who do not update their data in the Reserve+ application within the specified period and do not return to Ukraine to register for military service in the TCR and SS must renounce their Ukrainian citizenship. 29 519 320 Ukrainian Politics

суддя,літвінова Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova has Russian citizenship and receives monthly salary of 135 thousand UAH while awaiting re-certification - media. PHOTO Arina Litvinova, a judge of the now liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, who has a current status as a judge, is a citizen of the Russian Federation. 18 150 100 Incidents

іноземці Foreign volunteers fighting against Russia can obtain Ukrainian citizenship if they wish. This also applies to their family members - Klymenko Foreign volunteers who defend Ukraine as part of the Defense Forces will be able to obtain Ukrainian citizenship. 1 822 15 Previously in trend: War

кордон Multiple citizenship not to allow men to go abroad during martial law - Kuleba Multiple citizenship will not allow persons liable for military service to go abroad during martial law. 21 005 204 War in Ukraine

львов,богдан Judge Lviv with Russian passport was reinstated in his position The court reinstated Bohdan Lviv, the head of the Commercial Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, and ordered him to pay his salary for the period of forced absenteeism. 10 273 119 Incidents

мзс MFA on Putin’s decree granting Russian citizenship to Ukrainian children: such worthless actions do not create any legal consequences On January 4, 2024, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, signed a decree "On defining certain categories of foreign citizens and stateless persons who have the right to apply for citizenship of the Russian Federation." Such actions are void and do not create any legal consequences. 1 664 19 Previously in trend: War

діти Lubinets: Putin issued order to grant Ukrainian children Russian citizenship - this is one of genocide signs The transfer of children from one national group to another, which is the granting of forced citizenship to children, is one of the signs of genocide. After children receive "citizenship" of the Russian Federation, they will be adopted as Russians, and this will be followed by a change in their personal data. 3 769 41 Society

паспорт,рф Russians conduct raids for forced passportization in occupied territories - National Resistance Center Before the New Year, Russian police conducted a series of raids in the villages of the temporarily occupied south to "preventive conversations" with those who refused to receive a Russian passport. 905 7 Previously in trend: War

ігнатов Head of HQCJ Ihnatov does not have Russian citizenship, there was only old Soviet passport, which was replaced long ago - Schemes Investigative journalists from the Schemes project conducted their own check of the information on whether Roman Ihnatov, the head of the High Qualification Commission of Judges, has Russian citizenship. Based on the results of their investigation, they concluded that Ihnatov does not have such citizenship. 7 373 57 Society

роман,вкксу,ігнатов Head of HQCJ Ihnatov found to have Russian citizenship, - Media (updated) The SSU sent a letter to the High Qualification Commission of Judges stating that the current head of the HQCJ, Roman Ihnatov, has Russian citizenship. 22 822 106 Society

абрамович Two children of Russian oligarch Abramovich obtained Lithuanian passports and helped their father circumvent sanctions - OCCRP investigation Arkady Abramovich, 30, and his sister Anna Abramovich, 30, were granted Lithuanian citizenship and used it to help their father, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, circumvent sanctions. 3 667 16 World

естонія Estonia considers deportation of people who want to obtain Russian citizenship The Estonian authorities are considering the possibility of deporting people who decide to acquire Russian citizenship. 1 630 7 World

війна,добровольці Tyshlek’s spouse applied for passport replacement of RF in 2005 and in 2014-17 she regularly visited Russia and occupied Crimea. DOCUMENT In 2005, the wife of the Deputy Head of the National Police, Dmytro Tyshlek, Oleksandra Balakai, applied to the Russian authorities to replace her passport with a Russian citizen. In addition, in 2015-2017, she regularly traveled to Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea. 17 641 65 Ukrainian Politics

паспорт,росія Occupants continue forced passportization of Ukrainians in Kherson region - General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff released information on forced issuance of Russian citizenship to Ukrainians in occupied territories. 795 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

лерос Leros asks Zelenskyy to react to Mindych’s Israeli passport: Let’s see how he applies law to his friends. VIDEO Timur Mindych, whom media call a business partner and friend of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has an Israeli passport. MP Geo Leros sent a letter to National Security and Defence Council and Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking them to respond to Mindych’s dual citizenship by revoking his Ukrainian citizenship and imposing sanctions. 17 188 87 Ukrainian Politics

паспорт,рф Russians continue forced passportization of residents of occupied Kherson region - General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff released information about forced passportization of population in occupied part of Kherson region. 570 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

паспорт Ukrainian language, history, and Constitution exams: Zelenskyy signs law on citizenship acquisition On April 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Bill 7606 on new rules for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship. 4 783 165 Ukrainian Politics

онуфрій I was neither interested in it nor used it, - Metropolitan Onufriy of UOC-MP admits he had Russian citizenship Metropolitan Onufriy (Berezovsky) of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate said that he had previously owned Russian citizenship, emphasizing that now he only has a Ukrainian passport. 21 266 149 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

паспорт,росія Russians in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region restrict movement of Ukrainians who have not received Russian passports - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released information on the forced passportization of the population of Zaporizhzhia region by the Russian occupiers. 915 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

паспорт,росія Occupants continue forced passportization. In Kherson region they threaten not to pay pensions, and in Luhansk region they forcefully disperse teachers’ gatherings - General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff releases information on Russian measures to force passportization in temporarily occupied territories. 1 223 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

паспорт,рф Russians exert psychological pressure on those Ukrainians in Zaporizhzhia region who refuse to receive Russian passports - General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff released information on intensification of repressive measures of Russian occupiers in occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. 1 180 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

паспорт,рф Russians have banned movement of residents of occupied Luhansk region without Russian passports, - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published information on the situation in the occupied Luhansk region. 2 632 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

мелітополь Russian occupiers have strengthened forced passporting in Melitopol, - Mayor Fedorov The occupiers increased the pressure on civilians in Melitopol. They resort to new methods of blackmail in order to force them to obtain a Russian passport. 1 180 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

мелітополь Occupants force residents of Melitopol to renounce Ukrainian citizenship in writing - General Staff Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff released information on Russian occupation policy in occupied part of Kherson region. 1 882 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Zelensky deprived ex-Yanukovych officials Klymenko, Zakharchenko, Tabachnyk, Yakymenko and Kliuiev of citizenship. DOCUMENT President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has deprived former officials from Viktor Yanukovych’s time of Ukrainian citizenship, including Oleksandr Klymenko, Vitaliy Zakharchenko, Dmytro Tabachnyk, Oleksandr Yakymenko, and Andriy Kliuyev. 14 526 171 Photo News

зеленський Zelensky: Legal action will be taken against those with Russian citizenship. VIDEO On the evening of February 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky traditionally addressed Ukrainians with an address. 9 260 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

королевська People’s deputies of Opposition platform Ponomariova, Korolevska, Solod, and Voloshyna will be deprived of their mandates early, - mass media Several People’s Deputies from the former Opposition platform will be prematurely deprived of their mandates due to the presence of Russian passports. 8 347 39 Ukrainian Politics

медведчук,козак Zelensky deprived Medvedchuk, Kozak, Kuzmin and Derkach of citizenship, - source President Volodymyr Zelenskyy deprived deputies Viktor Medvedchuk, Taras Kozak, Renat Kuzmin and Andrii Derkach of Ukrainian citizenship. 8 661 94 War in Ukraine

латвія Due to influx of Russians, Latvia plans to change law on repatriation The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Latvia is initiating changes to the law on repatriation in order to narrow down the possibilities for Russian citizens to use it as a mechanism for moving to Latvia. 6 316 11 World

су Investor Somhishvili, wanted to sue KMDA for 100 million dollars, turned out to be co-founder of plant that repairs Russian combat aircraft Georgian businessman Tamaz Somkhishvili, who demanded compensation of 98.5 million from the Kyiv City State Administration and the Cabinet of Ministers for the termination of the investment agreement on the reconstruction of Kharkiv Square in Kyiv, is a citizen of the Russian Federation and a co-founder of the Russian-Georgian enterprise "NPK Sturmovyki Sukhoi," engaged in repairs Russian SU combat aircraft. 22 545 38 Economics

мелітополь Occupants force to change to rubles and take Russian passports in Melitopol district - General Staff In the temporarily occupied Melitopol district of Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian hryvnias are gradually being withdrawn from circulation in retail chains, forced passportization continues. 1 632 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

федоров Occupation authorities announced that residents of annexed territories of Zaporizhzhia region will automatically become Russian citizens on October 30, - Fedorov The Russian authorities announced that all residents who remained in the occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region will automatically become citizens of the Russian Federation from October 30. 8 664 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

богуслаєв Detained president of "Motor Sich" Bouhslaev has citizenship of Russian Federation, - mass media. DOCUMENT The President of Motor Sich Corporation, Vyacheslav Boguslaev, who was detained by the Security Service of Ukraine on October 22 on suspicion of collaboration and assistance to an aggressor state, has been a Russian citizen since 2000. 22 850 142 Ukrainian Politics

паспорт In order to obtain Ukrainian citizenship, it will be necessary to pass exam on knowledge of Constitution, history of Ukraine and Ukrainian language: Council Committee supported draft law The council committee supported the draft law, according to which Ukrainian citizenship will be granted to persons who successfully pass a test on knowledge of the History of Ukraine, the Constitution and the language. 7 334 175 Ukrainian Politics

львов SSU confirmed Russian citizenship of deputy chairman of Supreme Court of Lviv Today, Bohdan Lvov is to be dismissed from the post of chairman of the Commercial Court of Cassation as part of the Supreme Court. 15 755 78 Ukrainian Politics

корбан Zelensky is obliged to respond to petition of 25,000 citizens regarding illegal deprivation of Korban’s citizenship The petition for the return of citizenship to the head of the Dnipro defense staff, Hennadiy Korban, received more than 25,000 votes. Now the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, must answer it. 10 455 79 War in Ukraine

корбан Problems on the server and "clones": the media report obstacles to the collection of petition signatures on the return of citizenship to Head of Dnipro Defense Headquarters Korban Ukrainians suspect there is an attempt to prevent Korban from collecting 25,000 signatures. The petition is blocked, people are not allowed to register and vote. We are talking about the petition "On revision of the erroneous decision and cancellation of the Presidential Decree 5022022 of July 18, 2022 on termination of Ukrainian citizenship of Korban Gennadiy Olegovich", which was initiated on August 12 by the famous Ukrainian lawyer Magera Andrey Iosifovich. 3 863 34 Ukrainian Politics

спартц Iermak stripped Korban of his citizenship, using our 30-minute meeting as excuse, - Spartz Congresswoman Victoria Spartz believes that the head of the President's Office Andriy Iermak used her 30-minute meeting with the head of the Dnipro defense staff Hennadiy Korban to deprive the latter of his Ukrainian citizenship. 40 579 304 Ukrainian Politics

корбан There are still no official reasons to deprive me of my citizenship - Korban Head of the Dnipro Defense Headquarters Hennadiy Korban says that so far there are no official basis for depriving him of his Ukrainian citizenship. 7 521 91 Ukrainian Politics

корбан,зеленський Zelensky on deprivation of citizenship by Korban: There is no speculation President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the decision to terminate the Ukrainian citizenship of Dnipro Head of Defense Hennadiy Korban is legal and sees no reason for speculation in this matter. 31 051 272 Ukrainian Politics

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