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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on the citizenship of Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov (recognized in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent) and his wife provoked a mixed reaction among the country's population. According to local media, there are disputes over whether Nevzorov is worthy of a Ukrainian passport, both on social networks – by ordinary citizens and publicly – by politicians and other media.
Since the start of Russia's special operation in Ukraine, Nevzorov has found himself in opposition to Russian authorities, criticizing what is happening. At the end of March, the Committee of Inquiry opened criminal proceedings against him under an article about “counterfeits about the Russian armed forces.” In connection with the initiation of criminal proceedings and the subsequent arrest in absentia, Nevzorov announced his decision not to return to Russia – at the time of receiving reports from the committee of inquiry he was making speeches in Israel. In the last two months, Nevzorov is reportedly in Europe, from where he continues to broadcast his original programs.
Commenting on Zelenský's decision to grant him citizenship, Nevzorov said he was “damn grateful” to Ukrainians for allowing him to be with them.
According to the Ukrainian media, among those who promote the idea that “no good The Russians do not exist, “outraged over Nevzorov's acceptance of Ukrainian citizenship. MP Vladimir Vyatrovich is reported to have criticized compatriots who “still love Russia” and “are looking for good Russians among the Nevzorovs.”
Nevzorov during the tragic events of the winter of 1991 in Vilnius. “
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Ukrainian journalist Sonya Koshkin allegedly called Nevzorov an” opportunist “and that the issuance of the passport was” a devaluation of citizenship institutions. ” Kondratyuka, who obscenely spoke about Nevzorov's allegedly “imperial” views.
The scandal was triggered earlier by a press conference at former Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova in Kiev, which canceled the event.