Zaporizhzhia plans to become part of Russia - Administration
Vladimir Rogov, a member of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, declared the region’s intention to become part of Russia.
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Member of the main council of Zaporozhye's military-civilian administration Vladimir Rogov
Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the region's military-civilian administration, told Sputnik that after being completely freed from Ukrainian nationalists, the Zaporozhye Region will plan to become part of Russia.
"There can be only one future for the Zaporozhye Region - it should be part of Russia, should become a full-fledged constituent entity of the Russian Federation. We do not need gray zones, we do not need the Zaporozhye People's Republic. We want to be part of Russia, as we always were for hundreds of years," Rogov said.
Rogov noted that the return of the Zaporozhye Region's under the control of Ukraine is ruled out, just like the talks with Kiev.
"The Zaporozhye Region is a historically Russian territory. The return of the region under the control of the Kiev regime, no matter what they say there, is out of the question, just as holding talks with them," Rogov said.
On another note, a dual-currency zone has been introduced, where payments can be made both in Ukrainian hryvnias and in rubles, as per Rogov.
"The arrival of the ruble has significantly revived the region's economy," he added.
The Russian military took control of the Kherson Region in the south of the country and part of the Zaporozhye Region. Military-civilian administrations have been established in the regions, Russian TV channels broadcasts and radio stations have started, and trade ties with Crimea are being restored.
