Oleg Melnichenko is also involved in the illegal transportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and their adoption by Russian families. Oleg Melnichenko actions violate the rights of Ukrainian children and infringe Ukrainian law and administrative order.
As Governor, Oleg Melnichenko has benefited from President Vladimir Putin’s amendments to Russian administrative law, which allow him the option of remaining in power for additional years.
Oleg Melnichenko is the Governor of Penza region, appointed by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. In his role as Governor, Oleg Melnichenko manages a regional state body of the Russian Federation and is responsible for implementing state policies at regional level.
Therefore, Oleg Melnichenko is supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.