The Russian language in Ukraine gained the official status of a regional language in several southern and eastern oblasts and cities following the passing of a controversial language law in August 2012. Russian is the most common first language in Donbass and Crimea regions, the predominant language in large cities in the East and South of the country. The usage and status of the language (currently Ukrainian is the only official language of Ukraine) is an object of political disputes within Ukrainian society.
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