The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the evolving linguistic landscape: the rising influence of English and other European languages
Year: 2025

While Ukrainian/Russian bilingualism remains prevalent across Ukraine, with both languages regularly used in daily life, there is a noticeable shift towards multilingualism, marked by the increasing prominence of English as the language of international communication. This paper provides an overview of the current linguistic landscape in Ukraine and examines recent language status planning initiatives by the Ukrainian government aimed at enhancing the role and usage of English within society, pa