On September 29, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi sent a petition to revoke Oleksii Potapenko's title of 'Honored Artist' to the Cabinet of Ministers and the Security Service of Ukraine for further consideration.
History of the Petition
The petition was initiated by Kateryna Taran on August 28, 2026. She called for a review of Potap's public activities and the initiation of the procedure to revoke his state award. The petition gathered 25,895 signatures, exceeding the required threshold of 25,000 for consideration.
President's Response
In response to the petition, Zelenskyi thanked everyone who participated for their active civic stance. He noted that the title of 'Honored Artist of Ukraine' is a state award, and revocation is only possible based on a court conviction or within the framework of sanctions.
Voting Situation in the Rada
Despite significant support for the petition, the members of parliament failed to reach a decision regarding its consideration. This has caused outrage among the public, who believe it is crucial to protect the Ukrainian cultural space from Russian influences.
- The petition was initiated on August 28, 2026.
- It gathered 25,895 signatures.
- The title of 'Honored Artist' is a state award.
- Revocation of the title is possible based on a court conviction.