Ukraine's language ombudsman, Elena Ivanovskaya, reported that the Ukrainian negotiating delegation in Abu Dhabi will be fined for using the Russian language.
"They should not be exceptions to the practice of applying the language law, and the fine prescribed by law will be paid within the specified time frame," said Ivanovskaya.
She also noted that if the negotiations continue in Russian on the second day, instead of a fine, a criminal penalty may already be applied to repeat offenders.