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‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship

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In May 2025, an individual visited the Russian embassy in London to formally renounce their Russian citizenship. This decision stemmed from a profound disillusionment with the Russian government's actions, particularly the invasion of Ukraine, and a desire to sever ties with a state perceived as tyrannical.
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When Putin invaded Ukraine, he raised murder to the level of national policy. I felt guilt by association.

‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship
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