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The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is seriously considering officially changing the name of Russia in "Muscovy“. The idea was the subject of an online petition signed by over 25 people. “The issue raised in the petition requires careful consideration both in terms of its historical and cultural context, as well as taking into account possible international legal consequences,” Zelensky said.
The president instructed the prime minister, Denys Shmygal, to "involve scientific institutions" and address the issue from all aspects. The Russian response was not long in coming, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova speaking today of an "anti-Russian" campaign. “Here is another proof of the attempt to make Ukraine an 'anti-Russia',” Zakharova wrote on Telegram. The petition to rename Russia, published in recent months on Zelensky's website, obtained the 25 votes needed for its official consideration. Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma Boris Chernyshov earlier commented on the petition saying "initiatives like that can only be treated with a smile".
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https://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/...ia-to-muscovy/
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