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Kharkiv Seeks to Join Russia


Wed 06 Jul 2022 | 09:23 AM
Israa Farhan

Vitaly Ganchev, the head of the Kharkiv Region's interim civil administration said authorities and residents of the liberated areas in the region seek to Join Russia.

"Our government is starting to assume that after all, we have Russian-oriented aspirations," Ganchev said.

According to him, residents are already making numerous inquiries about receiving Russian citizenship.

The interim civil administration noted that the residents of the region see how the ruble occupies the main place in the economy, and they start getting used to the currency.

Previously, Ganchev mentioned that approximately 20% of the Kharkiv region’s territory has already been liberated. The situation in those areas remains tense, as many populated localities are being frequently shelled by the Ukrainian troops.

He added that the risk of sabotage groups entering the region and operating on its territory remains high, but law enforcers are working to minimize risks for the civilian population.