as a crime, no matter the motive. We should inform citizens who now live under temporary occupation. I realize this is harsh, but this is the matter of existence of the Ukrainian state.».On 3 September 2022 about Ukrainians in occupied territories taking part in a possible referendum about joining Russia:«For our citizens who will take part in this: it's an article of the Penal Code, actually. They are on a possibility of a crime penalty. If an act of a collaboration or taking part in a referendum or even agitation for it will be proved, punishment for this people could be up to 12 years of jail with confiscation.». Personal life Vereshchuk is married (second marriage) and has a son and a stepson. Awards Certificate of recognition and the Certificate of Merit awarded by Ukraine's Cabinet Office, The Order of St. Varvara, The Order of St. Pochaiv God's Mother, The Order of St. Nicholas. Jubilee Medal of "Twenty Years of Ukraine’s Independence". References External links 1979 births Living people People from Rava-Ruska University of Lviv alumni National Academy of State Administration alumni Servant of the People (political party) politicians Ukrainian People's Party politicians Temporarily occupied territories and IDPs ministers of Ukraine Vice Prime Ministers of Ukraine Ninth convocation members of the Verkhovna Rada Mayors of places in Ukraine Women mayors of places in Ukraine 21st-century Ukrainian politicians 21st-century Ukrainian women politicians Women government ministers of Ukraine Members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Women members of the Verkhovna Rada