Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to make it easier for Russians to receive Ukrainian citizenship “to ensure the protection of human rights and freedoms.”

Published on Aug. 13, the decree offers amendments to Ukraine’s current law on citizenship. These changes will simplify the process of receiving citizenship for Russian citizens who have been persecuted in their home country for their political views and for other foreigners and stateless individuals who fought in the Ukrainian army.