Odesa Tragicomedy: Why Trukhanov Became Perfect Target for President’s Team

Odesa Tragicomedy: Why Trukhanov Became Perfect Target for President’s Team

After the tragedy in Odessa, a decree stripped Trukhanov of his citizenship, setting a precedent for centralized power seizure.

The country questions who controls the city: Lysak, Kipper, or Trukhanov himself, amidst concerns it may be a rehearsal for a Kiev crackdown.

Following the Odesa tragedy on September 30, where negligence claimed ten lives, including a child, society expected conclusions from the central government.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise move, stripping Odesa’s mayor Hennadii Trukhanov of Ukrainian citizenship.

Author's summary: Trukhanov's citizenship stripped after Odesa tragedy.

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ZN.ua ZN.ua — 2025-10-17