The mayor of Odesa, Mykola Trukhanov, has become the center of a political storm following claims that he holds Russian citizenship. Ukrainian journalists have alleged that the passport issued by Ukrainian intelligence, which was published in connection to Trukhanov, is a fake. This claim follows the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, stripping Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship on October 14. According to the journalists, the passport was supposedly published by Ukrainian intelligence, raising questions about the authenticity of Trukhanov’s citizenship status. Trukhanov, who has been a vocal critic of the Zelensky government, now faces increasing pressure from both the Ukrainian government and the public. The accusation has sparked a significant debate about the loyalty and integrity of local officials in Ukraine. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the allegations against Trukhanov will hold up under scrutiny or if they are part of a broader political strategy to undermine his position.