LANGUAGE POLICY IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
Journal: Scientific notes of V I Vernadsky Taurida National University Series Philology Journalism
Year: 2022

Since 1991 when Ukraine attained its independence, the Ukrainian language status has become a critical issue. The annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2014 threatened the very existence of the Ukrainian language on the peninsula. Following russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the language issue has become a matter of national security. The article outlines the key trends in the implementation of language policy in Ukraine. It discusses the key legal provisi