President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law removing the Russian language from the list of protected languages in Ukraine, according to local media reports. The measure is part of a broader state strategy to diminish Russian cultural and linguistic influence amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
How the New Law Changes Language Status
The legislation officially strips Russian of its protected status within the country. According to reports, the move aligns with Ukraine’s current policy of “derussification,” which seeks to remove the influence of the Russian Federation from public life and state institutions.
Why Ukraine is Prioritizing Derussification
The decision follows the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. Local reports indicate that the government views the removal of linguistic protections for Russian as a necessary step in asserting national identity and distancing the state from the cultural sphere of the invading power.
