Ukraine passes law strengthening use of Ukrainian language

Lawmakers applaud after the passing of the law on strengthening the use of the Ukrainian language at the parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, April 25, 2019. The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday passed a law on strengthening the use of the Ukrainian language in official settings in the country. The law stipulates that Ukrainian is the only official language in the country and must be used in state institutions, local governing bodies and certain areas of public life. (Xinhua/Sergey)