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Ukraine Condemns Putin's Decree as Genocidal Violation

3/21/2025

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry fiercely denounced Putin's decree mandating Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied areas to either leave or legalize their status by September 10. Spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi described the move as a chilling extension of Russia's genocidal agenda, urging the world to recognize it as a violation of international law and a stark reminder of ongoing war crimes.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry fiercely denounced Putin's decree mandating Ukrainian citizens in Russia and occupied areas to either leave or legalize their status by September 10. Spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi described the move as a chilling extension of Russia's genocidal agenda, urging the world to recognize it as a violation of international law and a stark reminder of ongoing war crimes.