Monday, July 11, 2022

Russian President Putin Signs Decree Allowing Ukrainians Expedited Citizenship

FILE PHOTO: A Russian passport © Global Look Press / Nikolay Gyngazov  

RT: Russia offers fast-track citizenship to all Ukrainians 

All Ukrainians, as as well as citizens of the two Donbass republics, may now apply using a simplified procedure 

Any Ukrainian national may now apply for Russian citizenship under a simplified scheme, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin on Monday. 

The measure also applies to stateless persons permanently living in Ukraine as well as to citizens of the two Donbass republics, recognized earlier by Russia as independent. 

Ukrainians may now file the relevant request without the need to live in Russia for five years, to have a source of income or to pass a Russian-language test – something foreigners are normally required to do before they can apply for Russian citizenship.  

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WNU Editor: Kyiv has responded .... Ukraine Condemns Russian Decree Allowing Ukrainians Expedited Citizenship (RFE). 

There is a Russian law that permits the children of former Soviet Union citizens to apply to become a Russian citizen even though they were born in another country. But this new decree apparently makes the entire process simpler and more quicker to apply for. 

Russian President Putin Signs Decree Allowing Ukrainians Expedited Citizenship  

Putin expands simplified Russian citizenship acquisition on all residents of Ukraine -- TASS  

Putin decree gives all Ukrainians path to Russian citizenship -- Reuters  

Putin announces decree to fast-track Russian citizenship for Ukrainians -- UPI 

Putin extends simplified citizenship process to all Ukrainian residents -- Washington Examiner

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