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Ukrainian language

The Ukrainian language serves not just as a means of communication but as a vibrant expression of national identity and resilience. Amidst adversities and geopolitical challenges, the Ukrainian language has witnessed significant governmental and societal support. Recent news highlights include strict enforcement of language laws, particularly with the service sector and educational systems emphasizing Ukrainian language utilization from early 2024. Noteworthy is the resilience shown in occupied territories, where despite prohibitions, local insurgencies persist in teaching and speaking Ukrainian. Additionally, cultural initiatives such as Ukrainian language quotas on radio and television aim to bolster the use of the language across all media platforms. The ongoing support from both public figures and the government underscores a collective commitment to preserving and nurturing the Ukrainian language as a cornerstone of national identity.

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In TOT Zaporizhzhia, invaders will fine for address plates in Ukrainian – NRC Russian invaders promise to fine residents of the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region for speaking Ukrainian. 06.12.24 21:58 1 686 21 Previously in trend: War

Girl from Venezuela teaches her friends Ukrainian: "I don’t have Ukrainian descent, but I have Ukrainian heart". VIDEO Venezuelan Isamar Fernandez has mastered the Ukrainian language and is helping to teach it to her friends and acquaintances. 04.12.24 11:21 5 845 30

Attack on volunteer in Kyiv because of her Ukrainian language: Accused were released from punishment due to their retirement age Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Obolon District Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv, a court convicted two Kyiv residents who in June this year committed hooliganism against a volunteer (part 2 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) because of her Ukrainian language. The men were released from punishment due to their retirement age. 25.11.24 19:24 10 690 91

Language conflict in bookstore in center of capital - police bring offender to justice The police drew up an administrative report under the article on disorderly conduct against a man who aggressively reacted to a remark about the Russian language in a bookstore-cafe. The materials will also be sent to the language ombudsman. 05.11.24 18:20 17 381 367

From October 28, language volunteers will start working in Ivano-Frankivsk - Mayor Marcinkiv From Monday, October 28, language volunteers will work in Ivano-Frankivsk. 25.10.24 09:33 3 309 100

First school for Ukrainian-speaking children opened in Hungary As a result of the agreements reached by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during the Hungarian leader's visit to Kyiv in July this year, the first state bilingual secondary school and gymnasium for Ukrainian children opened its doors in Budapest on 31 August. 31.08.24 14:49 1 907 17

Courses for military personnel on improving official language started in Ukraine. PHOTOS Taras Kremin, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, together with the "United" project, launched the first courses in Ukraine to improve the state language for military personnel. 21.02.24 13:25 2 472 41 Incidents

There are no Russian songs left on Ukrainian radio stations – Kremin. INFOGRAPHICS The Secretariat of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language did not record a single Russian-language song on national radio stations. 11.01.24 17:56 3 015 65 Society

Record number of appeals on violation of language law was received last year - Kremin. INFOGRAPHICS In 2023, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language received 3,692 appeals from citizens regarding violations of the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language". 04.01.24 17:16 1 351 7 Ukrainian Politics

Russian imperialism must be answered by force, - the speaker of the Finnish parliament Jussi Halla-aho spoke in perfect Ukrainian in the Rada. VIDEO On the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, a special meeting of the Verkhovna Rada was attended by speakers of the parliaments of Belgium, Ireland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Poland and Estonia. Finnish Speaker Jussi Halla-Aho gave his speech in perfect Ukrainian. 26.11.23 11:54 14 480 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

What language soldiers communicate in trenches or in battle with enemy troops is their personal matter, - language ombudsman Kremin Military personnel who defend Ukraine have the right to decide for themselves which language to communicate on the front line. 15.11.23 12:03 5 184 144 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Education and Culture supported demands of students who called on law enforcement officers to check Farion’s statements about military personnel Against the backdrop of the scandal with Iryna Farion, the Ministry of Education and Science supported the demands of students not to cooperate with people who do not respect the defenders of Ukraine. 09.11.23 15:45 4 015 64 Society

Soldiers responded to Farion’s accusations about Russian-speaking soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine: stupid #ck. On the nightingale’s language". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders commented on the statements of former People’s Deputy Iryna Farion, who said that she does not consider Russian-speaking soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians. 07.11.23 12:35 34 503 521 Society

Farion stated that she does not consider Russian-speaking soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians: Ombudsman Lubinets appealed to Security Service of Ukraine and National Police. VIDEO Former People’s Deputy and Ukrainian linguist Iryna Farion said that she does not consider the Russian-speaking military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians. 07.11.23 11:10 26 180 808 Society

About five percent of media sites do not have a Ukrainian version, - Kremin In the field of the Internet, there is a positive trend in the establishment of the Ukrainian language as the state language. However, as of October 2023, approximately 5% of national and regional media sites still do not have a Ukrainian-language version. 30.10.23 21:30 1 831 47 Incidents

Ruscists force parents to write refusal to teach their children in Ukrainian language in occupied territories, - Center of National Resistance From the next academic year, the Ukrainian language will no longer be taught in schools in the occupied territories. Now the children study it several hours a week. 17.03.23 11:09 1 317 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

58% of Ukrainians do not consider Russian language important, - KIIS. INFOGRAPHICS In December 2022, the majority of Ukrainians do not consider the Russian language important. Instead, only 1% of respondents consider the Ukrainian language unimportant. 09.01.23 10:53 4 802 145 Society

More and more Ukrainians speak Ukrainian at home, - "Rating" survey. INFOGRAPHICS More than half of the country’s citizens now speak Ukrainian at home. This indicator has increased compared to April. 24.08.22 13:11 4 351 27 Society

Russia commited linguocide of Ukrainian language in occupied territories, - Kremin Since February 24, more than 100 facts of purposeful destruction of the Ukrainian language in different areas of public life have been recorded in the Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia. 28.06.22 20:44 7 861 62 War in Ukraine

Rashists in Mariupol forbid schoolchildren to speak Ukrainian even during breaks, - Andryushchenko In occupied Mariupol, the "management" of schools forbids children to speak Ukrainian and threatens "consequences". 16.06.22 13:21 4 665 33 Previously in trend: War

Invaders restored work of schools in occupied Volnovakha in Russian language under program of Russian Federation, - Denysova The Russian occupiers resumed the studying process in the occupied city of Volnovakha in the Donetsk region, despite the proximity of the war zone. 12.04.22 19:14 8 028 47 Previously in trend: War

Support for Russian as second state language drops sharply – Rating survey The vast majority of Ukrainians (83%) are in favour of Ukrainian being the only state language in Ukraine, as it is now, according to the results of the nationwide poll, named "Language Issue in Ukraine," conducted by the Rating sociological group on March 19. 25.03.22 11:47 7 834 193 Society

Constitutional Court of Ukraine declares language law constitutional The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has recognized the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language" as constitutional. 14.07.21 17:01 8 269 80 Ukrainian Politics

Language cannot be subject of speculation by both pro-Russian, pseudo-patriotic forces – Tkachenko Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko believes that the language cannot be the subject of speculation by both pro-Russian and pseudo-patriotic forces. 14.07.21 13:07 3 679 48 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Danilov on Russian NSDC statement on Ukrainian language status: we do not need Russian advice on this issue Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that the Ukrainian language is the only state language whose status is enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine. 26.01.21 15:36 7 387 36 Previously in trend: Language Issue Russian aggression against Ukraine

Service sector should switch to Ukrainian language from Jan 16 – ombudsman Ukrainian Language Ombudsman Taras Kremin has said the service sector should switch exclusively to the Ukrainian language from January 16, 2021. 02.12.20 17:51 15 987 121 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Ukrainian govt appoints Taras Kremin as language ombudsman The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Taras Kremin as the new Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language. Svitlana Bronnikova and Sviatoslav Litynskyi also applied for the post. 08.07.20 16:45 5 524 19 Previously in trend: Language Issue

It is necessary to shoot TV series in Ukrainian language - Borodianskyi Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of Ukraine Volodymyr Borodianskyi believes that in Ukraine it is necessary to shoot TV series in the Ukrainian language. 07.02.20 13:07 6 828 82 Ukrainian Politics

80% Ukrainians believe country's leadership and officials required to speak Ukrainian - poll More than 60% of Ukrainians consider joining the European Union as Ukraine's main integration area, and more than 50% support their country's joining NATO as the best option for guaranteeing security for the state, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation. 21.01.20 14:27 13 816 171 Ukrainian Politics