Kiev recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Basic Law – the Constitution of Ukraine
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On June 28, Ukraine celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its Basic Law & mdash; Constitution of Ukraine. On June 28, 1996, the Supreme Council of Ukraine adopted the Constitution of Ukraine & mdash; the first constitution of an independent Ukrainian state. Members worked on the project and stayed in the Chamber all night from 27 to 28 June. MEPs took note of the remarks of the President of Ukraine and also supported all controversial articles in the project & mdash; on the state symbols of Ukraine, on the Ukrainian state language, on the right to private property. The adoption of the Constitution strengthened the legal foundations of an independent Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The adoption of the Constitution was to be an important step in ensuring human and civil rights and should contribute to further strengthening Ukraine's international prestige on the world stage.
During his inaugural address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the institute “ young and wise ''. In his speech, the President of Ukraine said that “the best country is the country where we were born.” He recalled that Ukraine & mdash; sovereign democratic rule of law, as well as a “ incredibly beautiful and wonderful“ country, and called for its protection.
“What does it mean for me to protect Ukraine?” The answer is simple & mdash; This means taking care of every Ukrainian. The constitutional rights of a citizen are an indication of how to achieve this. We must learn to respect each other's rights & quot ;, & mdash; said Zelensky. The head of state also called for “ citizens every day“, not just on holidays.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on Zelenský's words about the “ young and wise '' Constitution. & quot; I would add & mdash; patient. Because when youth comes at a young age, it was not without trouble, the diplomat wrote in her telegram channel.
In her view, “the total legal degeneration, the humanitarian catastrophe in the east of the country, the uncontrollable neo-Nazi sentiment, the Maidan's experience of coups did not presuppose any of this in the Constitution of Ukraine.” , the Ukrainian Constitution has been regularly amended & mdash; corresponded to the ruling brigades. The Basic Law was repeatedly amended in 2000, 2004, 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2019. “
The Russian diplomat pointed out that international creditors (USA, IMF and others) demand new constitutional reforms from Kiev.
“Everyone demands, demands, demands reform, demands concessions, demands changes in laws, as shown, for example, by the recent visit of the Minister of Finance of Ukraine to the United States.” In response, Ukraine asks, asks and asks: money, gas, punishes Russia, and then first. This is how they live & quot ;, & mdash; it was said in the report.
According to Zakharova, on the anniversary of the legal act, Ukrainian lawyers and political scientists have reached the unsatisfactory conclusion that out of 161 articles of the Basic Law of Ukraine 125 and mdash; about 78%. The 36 articles of the Basic Law, which are “ conditionally complied with“, contain mainly nominal or reference standards.
The diplomat also recalled the text of Article 10 of the Constitution of Ukraine: “ The free development, use and protection of Russian and other languages of national minorities in Ukraine is guaranteed in Ukraine. & # 39; & # 39; Zakharova believes that Kiev is also failing to meet its international obligations. For example, to follow the confirmed decision of the UN Security Council, ie to implement the Minsk package of measures.
“In general, the holiday turned out to be a bit ambiguous. Although Ukrainians themselves use words of regret rather than pride when speaking about the legal regime in their country, we would like to wish the rejuvenated constitution endurance and strength again, because it already has youth and wisdom, and also not repeat the fate of the Declaration. Zakharova closed.
Maria Zakharova previously drew attention to the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenský, who said that he considered it fair not to raise the issue of language. Zelensky explained his position by saying that “ it is difficult to find justice in the matter of language“ and there will never be a way to keep everyone happy.