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Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrei Paruby has signed the law on the state language in the meeting room of the Ukrainian parliament on May 14, RIA Novosti reports. The law must be signed by the Ukrainian president and officially published before it enters into force.
Paruby said that it was a historic day and promised that the head of state would sign the law very soon - within a few days or even hours.
Ukrainian deputies today refused to support the opposition’s demand and repeal the law. According to opposition parliamentarians, there were violations during the passing of the law. In addition, the document is contrary to the Constitution of the country.
Several proposals were earlier submitted to Verkhovna Rada to abolish the law, and the speaker of parliament could not sign the law and pass it on to the president until the parliament examined these proposals.
Russia considers the law repressive and claims that it violates the rights of national minorities living in Ukraine. In addition, it is also contrary to the international obligations assumed by Kiev.
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reported that, according to the new law, Ukrainian would remain the only state language in all spheres of public life throughout Ukraine. Its usage will be mandatory for all authorities at all levels - from state to municipal. It will be applied in the service, health and education spheres. The new law does not affect only interpersonal communication and religion.
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