Russia-Ukraine war: Pro-Moscow Mariupol MP Vadym Novynsky resigns from Parliament

Amid ongoing devastating war between Moscow and Kyiv in Eastern Europe, Vym vynsky, a pro-Russian lawmaker from Ukraine, has decided to resign from Parliament.  According to reports, he has decided to step down owing to Russian occupation of Mariupol. In 2019, he was elected as a Member of Parliament from Mariupol constituency.

"I have decided to step down as an MP of Ukraine and focus on humanitarian projects, on developing national ecomy, serving Ukrainian Orthodox Church and restoring destroyed churches," vynsky stated, as per Interfax news ncy. 

Who is Vym vynsky?

vynsky was also a member of pro-Kremlin Opposition Bloc that was disbanded in Ukraine in June in face of Russia's invasion. According to Forbes, he is also Ukraine's eighth-richest person. Born in Staraya Russa (n USSR) in 1963, vynsky completed his gruation in 1985 from Leningr Acemy of Civil Aviation, earning a degree in engineering manment systems.

Later, Ukranian parliamentarian worked in Russia for various companies between 1985 and 1986. He shifted to Ukraine in 1996 and started working with LUKOIL rth West company. He rose to prominence and later went on to buy Ukrainian metallurgy companies.

Furr, vynsky was granted Ukrainian citizenship in 2012 by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych as a result of his outstanding service to nation.

Russia-Ukraine war 

It is pertinent to mention here that war between Russia and Ukraine has continued unabated for over four months w. Since onset of war in late February, Russian forces have gained control over several regions in Ukraine. delegations of two countries have also held several rounds of peace negotiations but y failed to produce desired results. 

Meanwhile, David Arakhamiya, People's Deputy of Ukraine, has hinted that his country might resume peace talks with Russia in August. tably, Ukrainian government has me it clear that country will t accept any ceasefire settlement that involves ceding territory to Moscow.

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