Diaspora calls on Ukraine to consider introduction of dual citizenship

"We call on the Ukrainian authorities to consider the introduction of dual citizenship and to listen to the diaspora's thoughts while balancing security aspects," President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alexandra Chyczij said in an interview with Ukrinform.

At the same time, she acknowledged that dual citizenship posed certain security risks. "On the one hand, there are just concerns about possible Russia’s interference through the issuance of passports in the border areas. On the other hand, a large Ukrainian diaspora cares about the fate of Ukraine, wants to participate in solving its problems and strives to preserve Ukrainian citizenship," the UCC President said.

Chyczij added that the Congress had not yet formed its clear stance on this issue since it "is aware of the difficulties arising from such a step."

As a reminder, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin supports the official recognition of dual citizenship in Ukraine provided that certain "criteria" are introduced.

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