Kyiv: In a dramatic move signaling Ukraine’s continued vigilance against dual allegiances, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. Sources close to the matter confirmed that the mayor holds Russian citizenship, a claim Trukhanov has repeatedly denied in the past. The decision reflects growing concerns in Kyiv over potential conflicts of loyalty among key officials amid ongoing hostilities with Russia.

The revocation marks an unprecedented step against a high-profile city leader in Ukraine’s largest port city. Trukhanov has held the mayoral office since 2014, guiding Odesa through years of political uncertainty, economic challenges, and regional tensions. Analysts suggest that the move could reshape the city’s political environment and

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