The Federation Council of the Russian Federation recently approved legislation that would terminate Ukrainian citizenship for Russians who apply to withdraw from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This move was reported by TASS and is framed as a step that could affect the rights and status of Russians with cross-border ties to Ukraine.
Officials indicate that the main purpose of this mechanism is to clarify eligibility for public service. The decision signals that individuals who relinquish Ukrainian citizenship would be able to pursue employment opportunities within state and municipal structures without the previously required second-step actions. This interpretation was presented by members of the international committee within the Federation Council, who outlined the practical effect of the policy on career paths in government roles.
From the moment a person files for the option to renounce Ukrainian citizenship, they would not be obligated to take additional steps beyond that filing. The policy is described as streamlining the process for those who prefer to align their legal status with Russian citizenship in the context of public service employment.
Earlier reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs indicated that residents of new territories were not being pressured to renounce Ukrainian citizenship, a claim that the ministry later refuted. The evolving narrative reflects the broader post-2022 territorial developments and the administrative changes that followed.
Following the outcomes of referendums in September, several regions including Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye joined Russia, a shift that underpins ongoing changes in citizenship and residency considerations for residents in those areas. In a broader context, the data from 2022 shows that a portion of the population chose to renounce Russian citizenship, illustrating how citizenship decisions have been part of the region’s political dynamics over time.
As the policy unfolds, observers will be watching how the changes interact with employment rights in public sector roles and the practical steps that individuals may need to take to align their citizenship and career eligibility with new regulations. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities of citizenship, residency, and public service in a region marked by rapid political transformation. Attribution: report from TASS and subsequent parliamentary disclosures.