Russian President Putin has signed a decree simplifying the process for citizens of Belarus, Moldova, and Kazakhstan to obtain Russian citizenship. The decree eliminates the need for history and statehood exams for citizens of these countries. Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean has criticized the move, calling it an attempt to gather 'cannon fodder' for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin's decree states that citizens of #Moldova, #Belarus, and Kazakhstan can now become citizens of the Russian Federation simply by obtaining a permit and passing a test on statehood fundamentals and Russian history #Russia https://t.co/GhFpxKtFsI
💬"#Putin's actions to simplify the procedure for Moldovans to obtain Russian citizenship are seen as an attempt to gather "cannon fodder" for Russia's war in #Ukraine,the Prime Minister of #Moldova, Dorin Recean, told TV8 channel. 📷: AFP https://t.co/OkZpdB0N7y
New executive order from Putin eases residency requirements for Russian citizenship for Kazakhstani, Belarusian, and Moldovan nationals. No need for history/statehood exams, either, but Kazakhstanis and Moldovans still must prove language proficiency. https://t.co/rkfMmFuTCC
⚡️Moldovan PM: Putin's move to simplify citizenship for Moldovans an attempt to gather 'cannon fodder'. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's move to simplify the process for Moldovans to obtain Russian citizenship is an attempt to gather "cannon fodder" for Russia's war in Ukraine,…
Putin needs new soldiers for 'meat assaults': Putin has simplified obtaining Russian citizenship for citizens of Belarus, Moldova and Kazakhstan. The signed decree was published on the official portal of legal information. For citizens of the three countries, the requirements… https://t.co/KbM54t3ZWl