Ukrainian Beautiful Prosecutor General Dismissed from Office for Anti-War Remarks

"Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, a Terrible Disaster" Controversy
Criticism of 'Z' Symbol... Turning into a Target in Russian Public Service

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Natalia Poklonskaya, former Ukrainian prosecutor who naturalized as a Russian citizen during Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014, has been dismissed from her public office for anti-war remarks.

On the 13th (local time), according to the Moscow Times, Deputy Director Poklonskaya posted on her Telegram channel that she "has been transferred to another position" and shared an official document confirming her dismissal. She also expressed gratitude, stating, "I thank President Vladimir Putin for his support and trust."

The reason for her dismissal is reported to be her previous anti-war statements describing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a disaster. According to the Moscow Times, in a virtual speech at a forum last April, Poklonskaya said, "My two countries are killing each other," adding, "This is a terrible disaster; people are dying, and millions of refugees are being created. This is not what I want," which sparked controversy.

She also criticized the 'Z' symbol, which the Russian government used as a slogan to support soldiers participating in the Ukraine war, posting critical remarks on social media, making her a target of criticism within Russian political circles. Following these statements, the Moscow Times reported that she became a target not only of the Russian Foreign Support Agency but also of major senior officials.

Previously, Poklonskaya served as a prosecutor in the Crimean region during Russia's annexation of the peninsula in 2014. She later decided to naturalize as a Russian citizen and was appointed Prosecutor General of the Crimean region. In 2016, she ran for and was elected to the Russian State Duma. In Ukraine, she has been criticized as a traitor.

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