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News|Russia-Ukraine warPresident Zelenskyy removes Ukrainian citizenship of Odesa city’s mayorGennadiy Trukhanov is alleged to have Russian citizenship, which is prohibited in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov, citing allegations of his possession of a Russian passport. In place of Trukhanov, a military administration has been appointed to govern Odesa, a…

DBy Danielle FrostOct 15, 20251 min read

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov, citing allegations of his possession of a Russian passport. In place of Trukhanov, a military administration has been appointed to govern Odesa, a major port city on the Black Sea with a population of approximately 1 million.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the suspension of Trukhanov's Ukrainian citizenship, referencing a decree signed by President Zelenskyy. The SBU claims Trukhanov holds a valid international passport from Russia, an allegation that could lead to his deportation. Ukrainian law prohibits dual citizenship with Russia, which initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

In a public statement, President Zelenskyy detailed a meeting with the SBU head, Vasyl Maliuk, discussing efforts to counter Russian agent networks and collaborators, especially in southern Ukraine. The SBU confirmed the presence of individuals holding Russian citizenship and prepared relevant decisions, which were sanctioned by the President.

A former parliament member, Trukhanov has served as Odesa's mayor since 2014 and has consistently denied holding Russian citizenship. He stated his intention to continue fulfilling his duties as mayor and plans to contest the decision in court. Visual evidence purportedly showing Trukhanov's Russian passport has circulated on social media.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the suspension of Trukhanov's Ukrainian citizenship, referencing a decree signed by President Zelenskyy.
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Trukhanov, previously perceived as pro-Russian, shifted his stance following Russia's invasion in 2022, publicly condemning Moscow and supporting Ukrainian defense efforts.

Additionally, President Zelenskyy has reportedly revoked the citizenships of two other individuals. Local reports identify them as Sergei Polunin, a Ukrainian ballet dancer supportive of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and former politician Oleg Tsaryov, alleged to be a Russian collaborator. Polunin, who obtained Russian citizenship in 2018 and has expressed support for Russia's actions, including the 2022 invasion and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, was born in southern Ukraine.

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In a related decision in July, Zelenskyy revoked the citizenship of Metropolitan Onufriy, the leader of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church previously linked to Moscow.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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