Yushchenko supports language ombudsman Kremin

The third President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko. Photo: facebook.com/president.ukraine

Ukraine's third president, Viktor Yushchenko, has publicly expressed support for the current Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Taras Kremin.

He posted the relevant appeal on his Facebook page.

«My absolute support for the current commissioner, Taras Kremin. Glory to Ukraine!» wrote Viktor Yushchenko.

The Commissioner replied briefly: «Thank you very much, Viktor Andriiovych. Glory to the heroes!».

Screen shot from Taras Kremin's Facebook page

It should be noted that Taras Kremin's term of office ends on 8 July 2025. The law allows him to hold the post for a second time, but officials have proposed new candidates who, as noted in the appeal, do not have the relevant experience or have already refused to participate in the competition.

More than 30 cultural figures appealed to the government to re-elect Taras Kremin. They also emphasise that Taras Kremin and his team have created an effective body from scratch that effectively prevents violations of language legislation and interacts with the authorities and the public.

Taras Kremin thanked the cultural figures for their support and noted that he was interested in continuing his work.

At the same time, the Ministry of Justice has nominated actor Oleksandr Zavalskyi for the position of Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language.