Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Budanov to Pay Fine for Russian Language

According to Ivanovskaya, Budanov acknowledged the violation during the conversation "without attempting to find justification or engage defensive reactions." The ombudsperson urged against engaging in "lynching on social media." "The language law exists to function, not to divide society or become a reason for endless hate storms," she added. Ukrainian TV channel TSN notes that for using the Russian language while performing official duties, an official in Ukraine faces a fine ranging from 3,400 to 6,800 hryvnias (approximately 67-134 euros), and for repeated violations within a year — up to 11,900 UAH (about 235 euros). ## ## Events in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka On November 2, more than 100 people gathered near a private house in a village near Kyiv, where several dozen mobilized individuals, as well as military personnel who had left their units without permission, were allegedly being held illegally in the basement. Clashes with the police occurred near the house. A National Guard bus and police vehicles were damaged, and protesters blocked the exit from the area. At the same time, people inside the building began to be led out. The Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pivnenko, who arrived at the scene, reported that four servicemen were hospitalized. According to him, these are military personnel who were detained for leaving their unit without permission. This information was confirmed by the Azov regiment. The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) of Ukraine has opened a criminal case regarding the possible abuse of power or official authority by a military official. Budanov also arrived at the scene. During a conversation with a 14-year-old boy, he used the Russian language. This sparked criticism on social media.