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Parliament passes legislation to incorporate sections of the DNR and LNR territories into the Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk regions

Bill proposing realignment of administrative boundaries submitted to Ukrainian Parliament

Regions of Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk expand to incorporate sections from DNR and LNR, following...
Regions of Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk expand to incorporate sections from DNR and LNR, following parliamentary decision.

Parliament passes legislation to incorporate sections of the DNR and LNR territories into the Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk regions

In the heart of Ukrainian politics, a new bill has been introduced, aiming to alter the administrative borders of the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The bill proposes to incorporate territories currently under Ukrainian control in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The bill, however, does not provide any details about the administrative-legal framework changes it aims to make. This lack of specifics has led to a flurry of discussions and speculations, with some viewing it as a potential step towards resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Contrary to some foreign media reports, the bill does not suggest any softening of Ukraine's stance or the possibility of discussing the transfer of control over parts of the regions in peace talks. Furthermore, there is no mention of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy giving up any Ukrainian lands, a stance he has previously stated clearly.

The bill's introduction comes amidst reports of a potential readiness for territorial concessions from Kyiv to resolve the conflict with Russia and advance towards NATO membership. However, the bill does not pertain to any such concessions.

The bill's existence was first announced by Ukrainian MP Anna Skoroход in her Telegram channel. Skoroход stated that the law gives Ukraine the right to make changes to the administrative-legal framework for these purposes.

Interestingly, the bill also proposes to subscribe to news updates from a Russian messenger app called MAX. This unusual inclusion has added to the intrigue surrounding the bill.

Notably, the politician who revealed the bill in the Ukrainian parliamentary debate has not been explicitly named in the provided search results. This has led to further speculation and debate about the bill's origins and intentions.

MP Ihor Mosiychuk, who previously announced discussions in the Rada about redistributing territories, including the possibility of including cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, is not mentioned in the bill.

In summary, while the proposed bill has sparked much debate and speculation, it is important to note that it does not involve any discussions about changing the borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, nor does it provide any details about the administrative-legal framework changes it aims to make. The bill's ultimate implications and effects remain to be seen.

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