Protests , including a hunger strike , have been ongoing for the past two weeks . Comment: Protesters worry the Ukrainian language will be undermined by the bill . The bill 's sponsor says the legislation is necessary if Ukraine wants to join EU .
Protests , including a hunger strike , have been ongoing for the past two weeks . The bill aims to provide regional status to the 18 languages spoken by minorities in Ukraine . Protesters worry the Ukrainian language will be undermined by the bill . The bill 's sponsor says the legislation is necessary if Ukraine wants to join EU .