**Ukrainian Parliament Supports Bill on Multiple Citizenship**
The Ukrainian parliament has voted in favor of a bill allowing citizens to hold multiple citizenships. The bill, submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky in August, aims to simplify procedures for foreigners to obtain Ukrainian citizenship and establish new grounds for losing citizenship.
**Key Points:**
* 247 lawmakers supported the bill in its first reading
* The legislation lists permissible cases for holding multiple citizenship
* The bill also simplifies procedures for foreigners to obtain Ukrainian citizenship
* New grounds for losing citizenship include receiving a Russian passport or serving in the Russian Armed Forces
The bill still needs to pass a second reading and be signed by the president before becoming law. Ukraine’s effort to strengthen ties with its diaspora community is part of the government’s plan.
**Ukraine Strengthens Ties with Diaspora**
President Zelensky has said that the document should allow ethnic Ukrainians born abroad to obtain citizenship. The Ukrainian diaspora is widespread around the world, particularly in the EU, US, and Canada.
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