Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree simplifying the procedure for Transnistria residents to acquire Russian citizenship, lifting standard residency and language requirements.
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Putin signed a decree expanding passportization efforts in Transnistria.
On 15 May, Putin signed a decree simplifying the procedure for granting Russian citizenship to residents of unrecognised Transnistria.
Putin signed a decree on May 15 simplifying citizenship for Transnistria residents.
Maia Sandu stated the decree is likely a recruitment tool for the war in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the decree as Russia staking a claim to Transnistria's territory.
Putin signed a decree granting fast-track Russian citizenship to Transnistria residents.
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