President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled draft legislation allowing foreigners who fought against Russia in Ukraine to apply for Ukrainian citizenship.
Thousands of volunteers from various countries rushed to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion.
Zelensky emphasized the commitment of these foreign fighters to Ukraine’s freedom, stating, “Ukraine will become such for them.”
The proposed legislation permits dual citizenship, excluding Russia.
Zelensky also signed a decree titled “On the Territories of the Russian Federation Historically Inhabited by Ukrainians,” aiming to reveal historical truths for Ukraine’s future.
In addition to receiving Western-supplied weapons, Kyiv, the country’s capital has welcomed citizens from multiple nations joining its forces.
Notably, units comprised of Belarusians and Russians, deemed “aggressor countries” by Kyiv, have joined the fight.
Meanwhile, President Putin, responding to an attack on Belgorod, announced an intensified assault on Ukrainian military targets, vowing that no crime against civilians would go unpunished.
The attack on Belgorod followed a large-scale Russian assault on Ukrainian cities, resulting in casualties and injuries.
