Ostap Ukrayinyets

Ostap Ukrayinyets is a writer and serviceman who has recently taken on the role of military advisor to the Language Ombudsman in Ukraine. He aims to enhance the accessibility of free Ukrainian language courses, particularly for military personnel returning from captivity, where the Russian language can evoke trauma. He emphasizes the importance of the Ukrainian language as a factor of national security and plans to focus on language policy within the national security framework. His appointment has sparked mixed reactions on social media, reflecting the ongoing debates surrounding language policy in Ukraine.