Russian passport offer designed to undermine Ukraine

Moscow is making it easier for people in Ukrainian separatist regions to get Russian citizenship

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  • Pressuring Zelensky
  • Forcing a deal
  • Raising the stakes
  • Identity-card politics
  • Local angles
  • Less independent leadership
  • Residents' options

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