Zelensky Announced Initiatives to Implement Multiple Citizenship for Ukrainians: Countries and Future Plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a significant statement regarding key steps in diplomatic development and legal measures to support Ukrainian citizens abroad.
According to him, Ukraine will soon begin to implement procedures allowing for multiple citizenship, with an initial list of five key countries.
These include Germany, a major European partner, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, and Canada — countries where over a million Ukrainians currently reside and play a vital role in the Ukrainian diaspora.This initiative was presented during a meeting with delegates of the World Congress of Ukrainians, where broader diplomatic and humanitarian topics were discussed.
Zelensky emphasized that the recent law on multiple citizenship, signed in July, opens new opportunities for Ukrainians wishing to retain their identity while developing their lives in other countries.He announced that within the near future, the government would approve the necessary regulatory legal acts to launch this process.
Zelensky stressed that this step is another tool to strengthen the unity of Ukrainians worldwide and foster the development of the Ukrainian diaspora.Furthermore, during the meeting, issues such as diplomatic efforts, pressure on Russia, the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children, support for educational institutions, and attracting investments for Ukraine’s post-war recovery were discussed.
Particular attention was given to support for military personnel, noting that funds already collected are being directed to the front in the form of drones, pickups, and other essential equipment.Zelensky expressed sincere gratitude to the World Congress of Ukrainians for their active work and support of state initiatives, emphasizing that together Ukraine can achieve significant goals in restoring and strengthening its independence and unity.