The recent statement by the mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovoy, that some nationalist movements in Ukraine may receive funding from Russia in order to destabilize the country, provoked a strong conflict with representatives of nationalist organizations, in particular with the Right Sector. The mayor's comment caused a wide public outcry and prompted numerous discussions among activists, politicians and citizens.
This is how he commented on the topic of creating "language patrols" and, in general, a new round of strengthening the language policy in the country.
"This topic has always been exploited by pro-Russian forces or those who received funding from the aggressor country. They will throw in billions to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. Because they have already realized that they will not be able to capture us as they planned, that is why they will throw funds to support various nationalist, radical movements, will support a la military organizations under their angle, and will spend billions on propaganda. You need to be ready for it, you need to understand it," said Sadovy.
Later, a video dated October 31 appeared on social networks. At it, the head of the Lviv regional headquarters of "Right Sector" Ivan Smaga, before entering the Lviv town hall, said that "only nationalists will rule" in Ukraine.
And, in fact, threatened Sadovy with death.
"Dear Andrii Sadovoy, my colleagues told me not to raise this issue. God forbid, if it is said once more that perhaps nationalist movements or a la military structures will be financed from Moscow's pocket, this will be the last thing you say in your life. I do not speak for everyone, I speak for myself," Smaga said.
