The head of the Federation Council committee on international affairs Konstantin Kosachev said that the committee had prepared a draft statement in connection with the infringement of the rights of Russians and Russian-speakers in Ukraine, RIA Novosti reports.
“According to the statement of the Federation Council, in connection with the continuing infringement of the rights of Russian and Russian-speaking citizens of Ukraine. This Saturday came into force the provisions of the law of Ukraine on ensuring the Ukrainian language the status of the state”, – said Kosachev.
The project should be considered at the next meeting of the chamber, which will be held on January 20.