The development follows the Ukrainian leader’s decision to strip the mayor of Odessa of his citizenship over claims that he has a Russian passport

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has announced military rule in the key Black Sea port of Odessa, which serves as an important hub for the country in receiving weapons from its Western backers.

The development follows Zelensky’s decision on Tuesday to strip Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov of his Ukrainian citizenship over claims that he has a Russian passport, rendering him ineligible for the post. The top city official denied being a Russian citizen and vowed to take the matter to court to restore…

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