Minimizing Zelensky’s Jewish heritage also makes it easier for the Kremlin to reinforce its false narrative that Nazis are running Ukraine.
In a video released to the media, Zelensky recalled how he addressed Ukrainians a year ago in a hurried statement, as Kyiv reeled from Russia's act of war.
The list of stripped citizens includes a former Ukrainian president, who was in office from 2010 to 2014.
Ukraine requires a hefty budget to restore telecommunications operations to pre-war status.
Ukraine expects to receive EU financial aid in January