The first Russian passports were issued to residents of the city of Melitopol in the Zaporozhye region. This was announced by Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the military-civilian administration of the Zaporozhye region. TASS.
“Today the ceremony of issuing the first Russian passports took place in Melitopol,” the official said.
Formerly the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia reportedIt is reported that since 2019, more than 800,000 residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics have obtained Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.
The day before, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the military-civilian administration (MCA) of the Zaporozhye region knowledgeableIt is reported that the issuance of Russian passports to residents will begin on 11 June.
Also, the head of the CAA of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo declarationAll residents of Ukraine, regardless of the place of registration, will be able to apply for a Russian passport in the region.