Ukraine’s president revoked Odesa’s mayor’s citizenship over alleged Russian passport use, citing law violations amid war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revoked the citizenship of Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov on October 13, 2025, citing evidence of a Russian passport, a violation of Ukrainian law. Trukhanov denied the allegations and vowed to challenge the decision in court. The move, part of a broader effort to centralize control amid ongoing Russian attacks, led to plans for a military administration in Odesa. The Security Service provided a photo of a Russian passport in Trukhanov’s name, which he disputes. Zelensky also reportedly stripped citizenship from two others.