American journalist Christopher Helali, who previously visited the site of an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in Starobilsk, said on June 4 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that he wants to obtain Russian citizenship.

 citing Russian media, that he has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the request.

“Yes, of course. I am considering the possibility of obtaining Russian citizenship. I have sent a letter to President Vladimir Putin and hope to become a Russian citizen in the coming months,” he said.