The case began with a petition demanding the revocation of Oleksiy Potapenko's title of Honoured Artist of Ukraine due to his support for the Russian language. Potap responded to the petition with an ultimatum, while the Verkhovna Rada initiated a parliamentary request regarding his title. The situation sparked public outrage, with other artists like Andriy Khlyvnyuk also expressing their willingness to renounce their titles.
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A petition on the website of the President of Ukraine demands the revocation of the title of honoured artist from Oleksii Potapenko, known as Potap. The petition has gathered over 10,000 signatures, with the author arguing that the artist's activities contradict the promotion of the Ukrainian language and culture.
Потап відреагував на петицію
Потап виставив ультиматум щодо звання
ВР взялася за Потапа щодо петиції.
Андрій Хливнюк готовий відмовитися від звання артиста
An electronic petition to the President of Ukraine calling for the revocation of Oleksiy Potapenko's title of "Honoured Artist of Ukraine" has gathered 25,000 votes. The petition was registered on August 28, 2026, and is now set to be reviewed by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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