Russian-language writer from Donetsk, Professor of history of Donetsk national University Elena Styazhkina in Moscow said that the Russian language is not in need of protection, and Ukraine cannot be killed.

"the Only language of love that I know is English. And she definitely does not need military protection. Just exactly. The Russian language is not in need of blood. She needs critics, publishers, writers, teachers, and children. She needs us" – noted the writer