A historic day for Ukraine: Oleksiy Chernyshov comments on the Verkhovna Rada's vote in favour of draft law No. 11469 on multiple citizenship

Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine, posted 18 June 2025 12:39

Oleksiy Chernyshov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity of Ukraine, commented on the results of the Verkhovna Rada's vote in favour of draft law No. 11469 on the introduction of multiple citizenship.

"Today is a historic day for Ukraine. This decision is an important step towards preserving and restoring ties with millions of Ukrainians around the world," said Oleksiy Chernyshov.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the adoption of the law on multiple citizenship takes into account the current challenges of the globalised world.

"This is our step towards the European Union and 130 democratic countries where this practice has long been the norm. I am grateful to MPs for their support! I thank everyone who made this possible!" said Oleksiy Chernyshov.

As a reminder, on 18 June, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Bill No. 11469 on multiple citizenship in Ukraine.