Zelensky Proposes Dual Citizenship and Accuses Russia of Oppressing Ukrainians

The Ukrainian President's actions aim to strengthen unity amid the ongoing war with Russia, but have sparked criticism from Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed changes to the constitution to allow dual citizenship, a move aimed at strengthening unity as Russia's war in Ukraine continues.
Zelensky has also signed a decree accusing Russia of oppressing Ukrainians living in parts of Russia historically inhabited by Ukrainians, naming six modern-day regions of western and southern Russia as historically home to ethnic Ukrainians.
The Ukrainian President has also proposed offering Ukrainian citizenship to foreign volunteer fighters and ethnic Ukrainians worldwide, with the exception of Russia.
Zelensky's actions have been met with criticism from Russia, with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev dismissing Zelensky's decree as a 'propaganda move'.
Changes to the constitution need the approval of parliament, a process that could take about a year, and the authorisation of the Constitutional court.