In 2026, the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Olena Ivanovska, has already issued 689 rulings on administrative offenses, which include fines and warnings. This number is almost equal to the total number of rulings made in 2025, which amounted to 706 rulings.
Increase in Fines and Penalties
According to information provided by the head of the Secretariat of the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Yuriy Zubko, there is an increase not only in the number of rulings but also in fines in 2026. The total amount of imposed penalties has increased by almost 30%.
Context and Significance
This data indicates a strengthening of control over compliance with language legislation in Ukraine. The increase in the number of administrative offenses may be linked to the intensified work of the Commissioner and the growing awareness among citizens regarding the importance of protecting the state language.