Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has revoked the citizenship of Odesa’s mayor, Hennady Trukhanov, amid escalating tensions with local leaders. Security services alleged that Trukhan, who has been in office since 2022, held Russian citizenship, which is a violation of Ukrainian law. The mayor has denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. Critics within the government suggest the move is an attempt to undermine local autonomy and consolidate central control. The incident has sparked concerns about the balance of power between the national government and regional authorities in Ukraine.