Inside: l Ukraine’s new ambassador to Canada – page 3 l Poroshenko’s address to the U.N. General Assembly – page 7 l Exhibits at Ukrainian museums in Toronto, New York – pages 10-11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 $2.00 Hundreds protest Putin’s At U.N., Putin shifts world attention arrival at United Nations from Ukraine with Syrian campaign by Andrij Dobriansky Ukrainian American Organizations of New York, the International Circassian Council, NEW YORK – Several hundred protest- Solidarni 2010 and others. The AESC has ers gathered in front of the United Nations spent the better part of a year sharing building in New York City on Monday, information and organizing rallies and September 28, in a pointed rebuke to the petitions with the input of representatives world body’s welcome of President from the Belarusan Congress Committee of Vladimir Putin. While Ukrainians were America, the Lithuanian American being escorted from inside the main hall Community (New York district), the for holding aloft a Ukrainian flag, a united American Latvian Association and the mix of nationalities and human rights Crimean Tatar community. advocates chanted “No more vetoes for With already established community Putin,” “Crimea is Ukraine,” and “Justice for ties and a record of organizing events, the MH17” from across the street. AESC was ready to coordinate a multi-eth- The themes presented by the protest nic series of demonstration when the leaders at this particular gathering were: opportunity arose. Partnering with the to remind the world that Mr. Putin’s war UCCA to mobilize Ukrainians beyond New now encompasses eight distinct conflict York City, calls came in from additional zones, to ensure that Mr. Putin’s willful vio- communities, with interest expressed by lation of the U.N. Charter by invading activists from Washington and Canada. Ukraine is not an afterthought at this gath- The protest planning meetings grew to Ukraine Crisis Media Center ering of the U.N. General Assembly; and to include representatives of the Ukrainian Activists, parliamentarians and diplomats unfurled a battle-scarred Ukrainian national flag during the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the U.N. point to the growing list of political prison- National Women’s League of America, as General Assembly as a silent protest. The flag belonged to a Ukrainian military unit ers captured and sentenced to many of well as the World Federation of Ukrainian whose soldiers were killed in August 2014 outside the city of Ilovaisk during the Russia’s most infamous prisons. This final Women’s Organizations, Razom, the Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine. theme was especially important on Estonian Association, Music Lovers United Monday, designated as an International Against Putin’s Aggression, Russians by Zenon Zawada cratic Ukraine to determine its future and Day of Recognition of Nadiya Savchenko’s Against the War and RUSA LGBT, a control its territory.” imprisonment. Russian-speaking American LGBT rights KYIV – Russian President Vladimir Putin While in New York for the opening of the When news first broke that the Russian group. These last two organizations have emerged from the United Nations on 70th session of the U.N. General Assembly, president would address the United protested alongside Ukrainian demonstra- September 28-29, having successfully shift- Mr. Poroshenko met with British Prime Nations for the first time in 10 years, a tors for over a year, with RUSA LGBT hav- ed the world’s attention away from the Minister David Cameron, who said the ille- wide array of diaspora groups started plan- ing a record of protesting Mr. Putin’s Russian-backed military occupation of the gal elections planned by the Russian- ning a show of anti-Putin solidarity, uniting actions more actively in New York City Donbas and Russia’s illegal annexation of backed forces for October 18 and those he has threatened and harmed the than any other group in the year immedi- Crimea, Kyiv experts said. November 1 will undermine the Minsk most. Over the course of several weeks, the ately preceding Russia’s military invasion That’s despite the fact that Ukrainian accords. Mr. Poroshenko called for new Ukrainian Congress Committee of America of Ukraine. President Petro Poroshenko told the U.N. of sanctions to be imposed as the conse- hosted the organizers at its Manhattan The end result of all this coordination, the thousands dead due to “the treacherous quence for holding these elections. Mr. offices. Initially comprising community both in person and through social media, Russian annexation of Ukrainian Crimea Cameron reiterated British support for activists local to the area, most had earlier was a tenfold increase above the anticipat- and aggression in Donbas” and called for Ukraine, including military instructors and begun to meet under the banner of the ed number of protestors – nearly 1,500 – “the need to counteract ongoing Russian targeted aid for the military. American European Solidarity Council assembled over the course of two days, aggression.” In a meeting with German Chancellor (AESC), founded by leaders of the United September 27-28. Russian Ambassador to the U.N. Vitaly Angela Merkel, Mr. Poroshenko discussed Churkin left the General Assembly hall in the remaining measures for launching the protest. The entire Ukrainian delegation, Free Trade Area with the European Union led by Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.N. on January 1. The two leaders also pre- Yuriy Sergeyev, responded in kind when Mr. pared for the scheduled October 2 talks in Putin took to the podium. Paris in the Normandy format, where Mr. Mr. Poroshenko underscored that the Putin will meet individually with Ms. Donbas war had created 1.5 million dis- Merkel and French President François placed persons domestically and has cost Hollande, reported the RIA Novosti news his government $5 million per day. agency. No such meeting has been sched- (Extensive excerpts of Mr. Poroshenko’s uled thus far with Mr. Poroshenko. address can be read on page 7.) Ukraine hopes to become a non-perma- In his address to the U.N. General nent member of the U.N. Security Council Assembly on September 28, U.S. President next year, Mr. Poroshenko said in an inter- Barack Obama referred to “Russia’s annex- view with Ukrainian journalists broadcast ation of Crimea and further aggression in on September 26. The General Assembly eastern Ukraine” and emphasized, “we can- will vote on October 15 for new non-per- not stand by when the sovereignty and ter- manent members and “I think our diplo- ritorial integrity of a nation is flagrantly matic efforts, my work in this direction will Alexander Zaporozhtsev violated.” Mr. Obama also noted, “we con- bear fruit,” he said. Ukrainians, joined by Belarusians, Lithuanians, Latvians, Georgians, Circassians and tinue to press for this crisis to be resolved others protest the arrival of President Vladimir Putin at the United Nations. in a way that allows a sovereign and demo- (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

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Ukraine introduces sanctions Agreement on withdrawal of weapons recently concluded agreement on further demilitarization along the line of contact, MINSK – Representatives of Russia, but expressed concern over the failure by Ukraine and Europe reached a long-awaited against Russian citizens, companies the separatists to grant full access to OSCE agreement on the withdrawal of tanks and than 20 mid-size Russian banks. Many monitors and Russia’s continued deploy- by Oleg Varfolomeyev other weapons from the frontline in eastern defense industry firms and air companies ment of troops and weapons inside Ukraine. Eurasia Daily Monitor Ukraine. “This is a document that opens a can also be found on the list, but this only The two leaders also discussed the need to path to peace, a path to an end of violence On September 16, Ukrainian President confirms the status quo. The war had strengthen regional energy security, as well and attacks,” Russian negotiator Azamat Petro Poroshenko signed a decree introduc- already put an end to cooperation with as domestic political developments in Kulmukhametov said late September 29. ing sanctions against 105 firms and 388 Russia in the defense sector, and passenger advance of local Ukrainian elections in The deal supplements a broad agreement individuals, mainly from Russia, for support- flights between Russia and Ukraine have October.” (Office of the Vice-President) ing the annexation of Crimea and the war in been reduced to a minimum, along with the signed in February aimed at ending the con- the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas severance of business and official links. flict between the Western-aligned Ukrainian Poroshenko: conflict costs $5M a day (President.gov.ua, September 16). The The new measures are highly unlikely to government and Russia-backed rebels in the decree came into effect on September 22, harm any of the Russian citizens on the list east. Martin Sajdik, the representative of the UNITED NATIONS – President Petro when its text was published in the official – they are mainly government and military Organization for Security and Cooperation Poroshenko has said the conflict in the east- government newspaper, Uriadovyi Kurier. officials. Given the strained relations, not in Europe at the peace talks, said the agree- ern part of Ukraine costs about $5 million a This is a symbolic gesture, late and unlikely many of them would dare to travel to ment will start in two days and take 39 days day – money that the country could be put- to seriously affect anybody or any business Ukraine or have assets there, except Crimea to carry out. It covers “the withdrawal of ting into development. Speaking to a United entity currently operating in Russia. and Donbas, where Ukraine is unable to tanks, mortars and artillery of less than 100 Nations summit in New York on September Simultaneously, Crimean Tatars and physically enforce sanctions on them. At millimeter caliber to a distance of 15 kilo- 27, Mr. Poroshenko said the fighting Ukrainian nationalist groups have launched the same time, the list has partially under- meters,” he said. He said the Ukrainian between government forces and Russian- a blockade of highways for trucks carrying mined Ukraine’s own image abroad. Its envoy Leonid Kuchma has signed the deal, backed separatists has made Ukraine lose goods to Crimea from mainland Ukraine. original version included a long list of inter- while separatist representative Denis “about one fifth of its economic potential.” This move, apparently backed by Kyiv, will national journalists, which provoked an Pushilin said the leaders of the self-styled He said the insurgency in Ukraine’s east affect both Ukrainian firms trading with international outcry. In particular, three Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, “has led to the emergence of a new form of Crimea and Crimean consumers. journalists from the United Kingdom’s BBC who were not present at talks, would sign poverty, sudden or unexpected poverty” for Ukraine severed ties with the Russian news agency were on the list. Kyiv has had the agreement by October 1. The OSCE will thousands of people. Noting that peace and military-industrial complex, introduced trav- to admit this was a gross mistake monitor the withdrawal of the weapons, Mr. freedom are necessary to achieve the U.N. el bans on some Russian public figures and (Eurointegration.com.ua, September 21). Sajdik said. Weapons of over 100-millimeter development goals, Mr. Poroshenko said Meanwhile, since September 20, reinforced border checks last year. However, caliber have already been withdrawn from Russia’s actions prevent Ukraine from pro- it was reluctant to follow the example of the Crimean Tatars and several Ukrainian the frontline in accordance with the cease- gressing. During the speech, all but one West and introduce formal economic sanc- nationalist groups have been blocking fire deal brokered in Minsk in February. The member of the Russian delegation walked tions against Russia. Meanwhile, economic roads by which trucks carry food from leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and mainland Ukraine to Crimea, causing long out in protest, according to the TASS news links between Russia and Ukraine have Germany, who negotiated the Minsk deal, remained relatively strong despite the war. queues. They demand that Russia free agency. In an interview with The Associated were to meet in Paris on September 30 to For example, four out of Ukraine’s 10 Ukrainian political prisoners and return Press late on September 27, Mr. Poroshenko try to push forward a political settlement for biggest banks (as measured by the size of Ukrainian property confiscated in Crimea, said he wants the talks between Presidents eastern Ukraine, where the fighting has their assets) – Prominvestbank, Sberbank, and that Ukraine’s Parliament cancel the Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin to lead to killed more than 7,900 people since it began Alfa and VTB – are subsidiaries of Russian special trade rules for Crimea, introduced better implementation of the Minsk accord. banks (Bank.gov.ua, accessed September immediately after the annexation, which in April 2014. (RFE/RL, with reporting by He said he expects Ukraine, the United 22). Moreover, Mr. Poroshenko has not sold allow Ukrainian companies to ship goods the Associated Press and Reuters) States, and the European Union to coordi- his Roshen confectionery plant in the there at a profit. They also demand that Biden and Poroshenko meet nate “a firm incentive” for Mr. Putin to com- Russian town of Lipetsk, despite his assur- Ukraine stop supplying electricity to the ply with the peace agreement. “This applies ances that the financial advisory company occupied peninsula, said Crimean Tatar NEW YORK – U.S. Vice-President Joe to the impossibility of holding sham elec- Rothschild Group was looking for buyers leader Mustafa Dzhemilev (Deutsche Biden met on September 29 with Ukrainian tions in the occupied territory, thorough for the company (Antikor.com.ua, January Welle–Russian service, September 21). President Petro Poroshenko. A readout of implementation of all terms of the deal, 9; see EDM, March 24). Although this blockade is likely to cause the meeting provided by the vice-presi- access for the Organization for Security and The Ukrainian sanctions have been further harm to Crimea’s already hard-hit dent’s office noted: “The two leaders dis- Cooperation in Europe to all control check- introduced for one year and include asset economy, which has been struggling since cussed the implementation of the Minsk points, withdrawal of all Russian soldiers freezes and travel restrictions. They are the annexation, the campaign has succeeded agreements and the need for Russia to press from the occupied territories, and closing unlikely to do much harm to Moscow, as in once more drawing international atten- the separatists it backs to cancel sham elec- the border,” Mr. Poroshenko said. (RFE/RL, their scope is limited – evidently because tion to the plight of its residents unhappy tions in the separatist-controlled parts of the with reporting by the Associated Press, large-scale sanctions against big Russian with living under Russian rule (International Donbas, which, if held, would be in direct Deutsche Presse-Agentur and TASS) energy companies or banks would harm Business Times, September 22; USA Today, contravention of the Minsk implementation Ukraine more than Russia. The Russian The Independent, September 23). plan. The vice-president welcomed the (Continued on page 12) energy sector is conspicuously absent from The paradox is that, from the point of view the list signed by Mr. Poroshenko of Ukrainian law, the road blockade is clearly (President.gov.ua, September 16). This is illegal. 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No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 3 OSCE: civilians in eastern Ukraine at risk House passes resolution calling due to damage to water infrastructure for release of Nadiya Savchenko “Access to water is a precondition for the OSCE PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The U.S. House of Savchenko and other illegally detained per- enjoyment of the right to an adequate stan- Representatives passed H. Res. 50 “Calling sons. Reiterates that it is U.S. policy to not KYIV – The conduct of hostilities and dard of living and the right to the highest for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty violations of the Minsk ceasefire agree- attainable standard of health and is an Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by of the Russian Federation over any part of ments has resulted in repeated damage to internationally recognized human right,” Russian forces in eastern Ukraine and has Ukraine, its airspace, or its territorial waters. the water pipe system in eastern Ukraine, said the SMM’s deputy chief monitor, been held illegally in a Russian prison since Calls upon the United States to impose tar- putting tens of thousands of civilians living Alexander Hug. “Lack of access to sufficient, July 2014” on September 22. geted sanctions against persons responsible on both sides of the contact line without safe, acceptable and affordable water is The resolution, with 36 bipartisan co- for the kidnapping, arrest, and imprisonment access to piped water. putting the most vulnerable groups, includ- sponsors, was introduced by Rep. Sander of Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally The current shortages in water in the ing children, persons with disabilities, Levin (D-Mich.) on January 26 in the House detained persons. Expresses solidarity with conflict‐affected areas of Donetsk and chronically ill and elderly persons, residing Foreign Affairs Committee. Co-submitting the Ukrainian people.” Luhansk regions could leave civilians bitter- within least accessible conflict-affected the resolution were Reps. Marcy Kaptur A similar resolution was submitted in ly cold throughout the coming winter as areas at risk.” (D-Ohio), Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Mike the U.S. Senate (S. Res. 52) introduced by central heating systems break down and In the past few months, the SMM has Quigley (D-Ill.) and Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.). Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) in the Senate have lasting consequences on food produc- played a key role in facilitating local cease- The summary of the resolution on Foreign Relations Committee on January tion, says a report released on September fire to enable access for repair crews to Congress.gov states: “[The resolution] con- 28. Following the committee’s unanimous 18 by the Special Monitoring Mission attend to damaged water works and other demns the Russian Federation for its illegal consent it was submitted to the Senate floor (SMM) to Ukraine of the Organization for crucial infrastructure. Cities and villages imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and and passed with unanimous consent on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). that have benefitted from these interven- calls on the Russian Federation to release her February 12. The Senate resolution was co- The thematic report, “Access to Water in tions include Trokhizbenka, Horlivka, immediately. Calls on the United States, its sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Conflict‐Affected Areas of Donetsk and Mayorsk, Rayivka, Komsomolsk, European allies, and the international com- Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Cory Gardner Luhansk Regions,” says that the situation has Krasnoarmiysk and Mariupol. Nonetheless, munity to support efforts to release Nadiya (R-Colo.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). been exacerbated by the fact that the exist- repair works are not sustainable as long as ing water infrastructure was already in need the exchange of hostilities continues to of repairs even before the fighting com- damage water and power supply infra- menced in spring 2014. Hostilities prevent- structures. For the record: Text of H. Res. 50 ed further repair works from taking place. Monitors have also found that the pres- Moreover the functionality of essential water ence of Ukrainian armed forces and armed RESOLUTION tion and access to legal counsel; pumps has decreased due to the shelling of Calling for the release of Ukrainian Whereas the Minsk Protocol of the electrical systems that powered them. (Continued on page 17) fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was September 2014, signed by Ukraine and captured by Russian forces in Eastern the Russian Federation, calls for the Ukraine and has been held illegally in a “immediate release of all hostages and Russian prison since July 2014. illegally held persons”; Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is the first- Whereas appeals have been made to FOR THE RECORD: U.S. condemns expulsion ever female fighter pilot in Ukraine’s the United Nations Human Rights Armed Forces and is an Iraqi war veteran; Council and the International Red Cross of U.N. agencies and NGOs from Luhansk Whereas in the ongoing conflict in to secure Nadiya Savchenko’s release; eastern Ukraine, Nadiya Savchenko vol- Whereas the international community The following press statement was deliv- ments. The February Minsk plan requires unteered her services to the Ukrainian including representatives of the ered on September 25 by U.S. State that local elections must be held in accor- Aidar battalion; Parliamentary Assembly of the Council Department spokesperson John Kirby. dance with Ukrainian law, in compliance Whereas Nadiya Savchenko was elect- of Europe (PACE) and of the United We condemn the recent decision by with relevant Organization for Security and ed in absentia from the Batkivshchyna States have urged her immediate release; Russia-backed separatist leaders in Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) standards, Party to Ukraine’s Parliament in October Whereas, on January 26, 2015, the Luhansk, Ukraine, to expel U.N. agencies and monitored by the OSCE Office for 2014, and appointed to the Parliamentary opening day of the Parliamentary and all international non-governmental Democratic Institutions and Human Rights. Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Assembly, the global community embark organizations providing humanitarian None of these conditions have been met by as a representative from Ukraine; on a public campaign to bring attention assistance in the area. This will endanger the Russia-backed separatists. Whereas as a member of the Armed to the plight of Nadiya Savchenko and many lives and is contrary to the Minsk Russia-backed separatists also continue Forces of Ukraine, Lt. Nadiya Savchenko demand her immediate release; and agreements. Expelling these organizations to block access to OSCE monitors, jam the was conducting operations in eastern Whereas the government of the puts at risk up to 3 million people in sepa- OSCE’s attempts to collect and verify infor- Ukraine against pro-Russian forces in the United States and its people express con- ratist-held parts of Donbas by denying mation via unmanned drones, and have summer of 2014 when she was captured cern about the deteriorating health of them access to food, water, medicine, shel- fomented attacks against OSCE personnel, and taken into captivity; detained pilot Nadiya Savchenko and her Whereas during her mission in continued illegal imprisonment: Now, ter, and clothes in advance of winter. in one instance setting fire to their vehicles. Eastern Ukraine, she was captured by therefore, be it Sixteen thousand tons of immediate, life- We have made clear to Russia and the the Donbas People’s Militia, detained on Resolved, that the House of saving humanitarian assistance is now separatists it supports that such blatant Ukrainian territory, deprived of rights to Representatives — being blocked from reaching those in need. disregard of the commitments made in Minsk will be met with increased costs. The due process, and illegally transferred to (1) condemns the Russian Federation We call on the Russia-backed separatists to the Russian Federation to stand trial on for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya key to resolving the crisis in eastern take immediate steps to improve the lives unsubstantiated charges of terrorism; Savchenko; Ukraine, as agreed to by Russia, is the full of the very people they claim to care about Whereas since July 2014, Nadiya (2) calls on the Russian Federation to most by allowing humanitarian organiza- implementation of the Minsk agreements, Savchenko has endured involuntary psy- immediately release Nadiya Savchenko; tions unrestricted access and facilitating including a comprehensive ceasefire, the chiatric evaluations and solitary confine- (3) calls on the United States, its the provision of desperately needed assis- withdrawal of heavy weapons, legitimate ment; European allies, and the international tance now to all those who are suffering. local elections as defined by the agree- Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is cur- community to aggressively support We also remain concerned about planned ments and agreed to in the Trilateral rently entering her sixth week of a hun- efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and separatist-organized so-called “elections” in Contact Group, and unimpeded access to all ger strike as a symbol of her protest; other illegally detained persons; and Donetsk and Luhansk, which are illegitimate areas of Ukraine by international humani- Whereas Nadiya Savchenko is denied (4) expresses solidarity with the and clearly contrary to the Minsk agree- tarian organizations. access to urgently needed medical atten- Ukrainian people. Ukraine’s president names new ambassador to Canada PARSIPPANY, N.J. – President Petro Poroshenko on very capable representation at its embassy in Ottawa. I September 24 announced the appointment of Andriy have known Andriy Shevchenko for many years in his Shevchenko as ambassador of Ukraine to Canada. capacity as a journalist, legislator and civic activist and am Mr. Shevchenko is known in Ukraine as a TV journalist, confident that he will exercise his functions professionally politician and civic activist. In Canada, the Ukrainian and capably.” Canadian Congress (UCC) welcomed Mr. Shevchenko’s At a meeting with Mr. Shevchenko, President appointment. Poroshenko underlined the strategic importance of the “We congratulate President Poroshenko for appointing ambassador’s tasks in the country where “the Ukrainian such a strong and professional voice for Ukraine in factor plays the biggest role outside our country.” Canada,” stated UCC National President Paul Grod. “Given Mr. Poroshenko said: “I am confident that your enthusi- the significant relationship between our two countries and asm, political experience and willingness to work will create the serious ongoing issues in Ukraine, including the illegal a powerful basis for the further efficient improvement of occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and the our relations.” He emphasized that relations between ongoing invasion of Luhansk and Donetsk by the Russian Ambassador Andriy Shevchenko armed forces, it is very important for Ukraine to have a (Continued on page 17) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

es could take the lead. That prompted a criticized Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s organized by the joint cooperation of At U.N., Putin shifts... scene that would have been considered sovereignty and territorial integrity during Ukrainian politicians and activists, some of unlikely following the verbal sparring that his remarks to the General Assembly on whose projects were long financed by (Continued from page 1) occurred between Russia and the U.S. at the September 28. Western NGOs. During his appearances at the U.N., Mr. United Nations. “If that happens without consequence in Meanwhile, the war in the Donbas has Poroshenko also called for reforming the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Ukraine, it could happen to any nation been fueled by the Russian government world body “to return its historical mission September 30 issued a statement standing gathered here today,” he said. “That’s the from its very start in April 2014 and is not as a mechanism for global security,” a refer- alongside Russian Foreign Affairs Minister basis of the sanctions the U.S. and our part- a “civil war,” as there’s abundant evidence ence to the Russian vote to undermine cre- Sergei Lavrov, announcing that they were ners impose on Russia. It’s not a desire to of the presence of Russian armed forces in ation of an international tribunal to estab- working on “a military-to-military de-con- return to a Cold War.” Those sanctions have the occupied territories of the Donetsk and lish those responsible for attacking fliction discussion” and “a number of differ- led to capital flight, a contracting economy, Luhansk oblasts. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. ent ways to try to address the conflict a fallen ruble and the emigration of more In his standard manipulative style, Mr. The French leadership has called for itself.” educated Russians, President Obama said. Putin then cast himself as the defender of restricting the veto power of the Security In view of both American and Ukrainian The U.S. wants to resolve the crisis in peace and stability in Ukraine. “We’re confi- Council’s permanent members, Mr. observers, such appearances have enabled Ukraine “in a way that allows a sovereign dent that only through the full and faithful Poroshenko noted. The need to reform the the Russians to create the impression that and democratic Ukraine to determine its implementation of the Minsk accords of U.N. Security Council was echoed by Ms. they have U.S. approval for their interven- future and control its territory,” he said, February 12 can we put an end to the Merkel, as reported by Reuters. tion and are working together as partners. “not because we want to isolate Russia – bloodshed and find a way out of the dead- After returning to Moscow, President The Russian leadership is hoping such we don’t – but because we want a strong lock,” he said, overlooking the fact that the Putin gained support from the Federation cooperation could extend to Ukraine, Russia that’s invested in working with us to Russian-backed terrorists were responsi- Council on September 30 to use Russian observers said. strengthen the international system as a ble for most of violations of the accords’ armed forces in Syria. That same day, At the U.N., “Putin offered the West a whole.” provisions and cease-fire conditions. Russian warplanes targeted U.S.-backed very favorable deal,” said Petro Oleshchuk, The U.S. president also made an indirect “What is needed is a genuine consider- anti-Assad forces in northwestern Syria a political science lecturer at Taras reference to Mr. Putin when stating there ation for the interests and rights of the peo- that were reportedly not part of the Islamic Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. are those who believe “that power is a ple in the Donbas region and respect for State, against which Mr. Putin said a global “They promise him not to support any zero-sum game, that might makes right, their choice,” Mr. Putin said. It must be coalition must be formed. more revolutions, and he’ll join the fight that strong states must impose their will on noted, however, that legitimate elections in “In order to distract attention from its against the terrorism in the Middle East weaker ones, that the rights of individuals accordance with Ukrainian law have yet to crimes in Ukraine, the Kremlin is commit- that he created himself. It could very well don’t matter and that in a time of rapid be held in the occupied territories. ting new crimes in Syria,” said Volodymyr go through.” change, order must be imposed by force.” The world waited for what Mr. Putin Horbach, a political analyst with the However, that won’t happen soon, he In what Kyiv political expert Volodymyr would say, “yet he didn’t say anything dif- Institute of Euro-Atlantic Cooperation. added, echoing a view widely held in Fesenko described as a verbal boxing ferent than the news announcers and “When it will be necessary to distract Washington. match, Mr. Putin used his remarks, which anchors of Russian television – ‘color revo- attention from crimes in Syria, the Kremlin “Out of his own considerations, were not as long as Mr. Obama’s, to accuse lutions,’ the treacherous builders of a uni- will start a new war, even worse than the President Putin decided to shift attention the West of pursuing a logic of confronta- polar world, NATO aggression and global prior ones. Russia can no longer stop that from Ukraine towards Syria, but that tion that sparked a grave geopolitical crisis, terrorism,” Mr. Oleshchuk observed. “Putin kind of logic of events.” doesn’t mean that the West will respond by criticizing the expansion of NATO and its repeated the whole array of clichés from Mr. Putin’s sudden actions shocked the sacrificing the interests of Ukraine,” former military infrastructure to former Soviet his own propaganda.” U.S. leadership, which was caught off guard, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer states. Often depicted as the modern-day Hitler, in the view of observers worldwide. As for said on September 30, as reported by “This is exactly what happened in Mr. Putin turned the tables by casting him- Ukraine, its problems largely disappeared Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Ukraine, where the discontent of the popu- self as the leader an international coalition from the attention of diplomats gathered at Indeed the first signs following the U.N. lation with the current authorities was against the Islamic State. “Similar to the the U.N. General Assembly speeches indicated that used and the military coup was orchestrat- anti-Hitler coalition, it could unite a broad Indeed, Mr. Putin devoted most his U.N. the U.S. government would continue to ed from outside — that triggered a civil range of forces that are resolutely resisting speech on September 28 to the need to cre- offer support to Ukraine in its current war as a result,” Mr. Putin said. those who, just like the Nazis, sow evil and ate what he called “an international coali- framework. With those words, the Russian president hatred of humankind,” he said. tion against terrorism,” directly referring to On September 29, U.S. President Barack set off a series of comments on Ukraine Later in the day on September 28, Mr. the Islamic State. Numerous Western Obama signed a memorandum authorizing that were replete with distortions and inac- Putin met with Mr. Obama for talks that media described this as a snub to the U.S. the U.S. State Department to grant up to curacies, as has typically been the case with were scheduled for 55 minutes yet extend- leadership, which had launched a coalition $20 million in defense items and services the statements by Russian authorities. ed an extra 30 minutes. Kremlin officials to combat the Islamic State in September of to Ukraine, including military education In fact, no military coup occurred in last year. and training. The memorandum also allo- Ukraine. Former President Viktor claimed the two leaders mainly discussed Next, on September 30, the Kremlin cates $1.5 million in non-lethal items and Yanukovych himself made the decision to Syria, while White House officials said demanded that the U.S. refrain from mili- services. flee the country. And the Euro-Maidan pro- Ukraine was the main topic, though they tary operations so that Russian armed forc- The aid came after President Obama test was not orchestrated in the U.S., but confirmed that no progress was made in regard to either conflict zone, the liga.net news agency reported. Mr. Obama reportedly reminded Mr. Putin that two months were left in the year to fulfill the Minsk accords, which he said was quite enough time. The provisions include giving OSCE monitors full access to checkpoints, removing Russian soldiers from the occupied territories and returning control of the border to the Ukrainian gov- ernment. Mr. Obama reportedly warned Mr. Putin that sanctions won’t be loosened if the Donetsk People’s Republic follows through with its plans to hold local elections on October 18 and the Luhansk People’s Republic holds its elections on November 1. “Moreover, the sanctions inevitably will be extended and enhanced if the Russian Federation continues to go down the path of undermining the agreements,” the liga. net news report said. Mr. Putin offered his latest view on the Donbas on October 1 when addressing a Russian human rights council meeting. “We’re still far from a resolution, but there are things that provide certainty that the crisis can be overcome,” he said, as report- ed by the RIA Novosti news agency. “And the main thing is that there’s no shooting currently. We will count on the dialogue being positive between these unrecognized republics and the Kyiv gov- ernment, and that the main condition for achieving any compromise will be achieved, which is direct dialogue,” he said. 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WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly At the United Nations Response to Putin: Over 100 countries There was a bit of drama this past week at the United Nations. Much of it revolved around the first appearance at that world body in a decade by Russian seek limits on U.N. Security Council veto President Vladimir Putin. The main topics of interest were Syria and Ukraine, and by Paul Goble com/2015/09/67-countries-now-back- it was quite apparent that Mr. Putin was using the Syrian crisis to divert attention limiting-russias.html). from the war in Ukraine. As well, in pushing his own version of an anti-terrorist Two weeks ago, 67 countries said they Despite the numbers of countries back- coalition, he was trying to re-establish Russia as a player on the world scene after it favored limiting the veto powers of perma- ing change, it is far from clear that this was isolated because of its annexation of Crimea and invasion of eastern Ukraine. nent members of the U.N. Security Council. effort will succeed, especially since other President Petro Poroshenko, meanwhile, spoke forcefully of the results of Now, more than 100 do, perhaps the best permanent members of the U.N. Security Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, where 44,000 square kilometers are occupied by indication of growing anger in the interna- Council view the veto as something they Russia and its proxies. During the 20 months since the war began, he related, tional community about how Vladimir need to defend either themselves or their “more than 8,000 Ukrainians, of whom about 6,000 are civilians, died at the hands Putin is using this power to block investiga- clients. But the fact that it has gotten this of the Russian-backed terrorists and occupiers in Donbas. More than 1.5 million tions into his aggression and crimes. far certainly highlights one of Mr. Putin’s residents of [the] Donbas were forced to flee their homes and became internally The right of the five permanent mem- greatest negative achievements. displaced persons moving to other safer regions in Ukraine.” bers of the U.N. Security Council has been On September 29, Yuriy Sergeyev, President Barack Obama had some strong words regarding the situation in in place since the founding of the United Ukraine’s permanent representative to the Ukraine. “…we cannot stand by when the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a Nations 70 years ago, and while some United Nations, said that “more than 100 nation is flagrantly violated. If that happens without consequence in Ukraine, it countries have occasionally questioned it, U.N. member countries support the initia- could happen to any nation gathered here today,” he stated. there has never been the kind of ground- tive of France concerning the introduction Mr. Putin, however, continued his misrepresentations and outright lies. NATO, swell of opposition to this practice as there of changes in the U.N. Charter that would he said, “offered the poor Soviet countries a false choice: either to be with the West is today. limit the use of the veto” in the Security or with the East. Sooner or later, this logic of confrontation was bound to spark off In large measure, this reflects anger at Council (interfax.com.ua/news/gener- a grave geopolitical crisis.” What happened in Ukraine, he said, was that “the dis- Mr. Putin’s vetoing of efforts to investigate al/293333.html). content of [the] population with the current authorities was used and the military the shooting down of the Malaysian airline The Ukrainian diplomat said that “the coup was orchestrated from outside – that triggered a civil war as a result.” and more generally at the U.N.’s ineffective- first hope” for change is that the permanent That set the stage for talks between Presidents Obama and Putin. Ukraine’s ness in responding to Russian aggression in members themselves will agree “not to president told the Associated Press on September 27 that he hoped the planned Ukraine (windowoneurasia2.blogspot. apply a veto in cases of open conflict which talks might produce “a firmer incentive” for Moscow to comply with the Minsk threaten human life,” but that in the agreements. “This applies to the impossibility of holding sham elections in the Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on absence of that, other countries will contin- occupied territory, thorough implementation of all terms of the deal, access for the ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia ue to press for change even though this Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to all control checkpoints, who has served in various capacities in the question is “complex” because it involves withdrawal of all Russian soldiers from the occupied territories and closing the U.S. State Department, the Central the U.N. Charter itself. border,” Mr. Poroshenko said. Intelligence Agency and the International This week, Ambassador Sergeyev con- Now, we have no way of knowing what was said during the 90-minute meeting Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice tinued, there will be a special session called on September 28 between the U.S. and Russian presidents (Don’t we all wish we of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio by France and Mexico to consider the did?), but the messages sent before and after were quite clear. Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for French initiative. “Ukraine supports” it, as To his credit, on September 29 President Obama authorized $20 million to pro- International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog do “already more than 100 countries.” The vide Ukraine with long-range counter-battery radars – which have been on Kyiv’s called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- task now is to get as many others to join wish list. Some observers say the provision of the radars indicates that the U.S. woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The article them as possible in order to create “a criti- might provide lethal defensive weapons to Ukraine if the Minsk process fails. The above is reprinted with permission. cal mass” to pressure others. next day, the U.S. announced an additional $7.5 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, on the Syria front, Russia’s Federation Council unanimously (we LETTER TO THE EDITOR could expect no less) voted to give Mr. Putin authorization to use military force in Syria. The vote was reminiscent of the one last year authorizing military action in Ukraine. We’ve seen this movie before, and the ending is not good. In short order, Mr. Putin dispatched Russian warplanes to conduct airstrikes in Syria. (Just a cou- Compelling story about child of Holodomor survivors ple of days earlier, in an amazingly softball and embarrassingly fawning interview Dear Editor: to Liberty representing some 8 million conducted by Charlie Rose [to wit: “You have a popularity rating in Russia that Canadians who fled communism. Although Re: “UCRDC interviews Ludmilla would make every politician in the world envious. Why are you so popular?”], Mr. it’s shrouded as opposition to the venue Temertey, a child of Holodomor survivors” Putin had cagily said: “Russia will not participate in any troop operations in the ter- and design, the real reason appears to lie by Oksana Zakydalsky (September 20), this ritory of Syria or in any other states. Well, at least we don’t plan on it right now. But elsewhere: the other name for the monu- is a most worthwhile project covered in a we are considering intensifying our work with both President Assad and with our ment is the Memorial to the Victims of fascinating story that was very well written. partners in other countries.” According to the latest news reports available at press Communism. Let’s have more of these testimonies time, the Russian airstrikes hit moderates who are opposed to Bashar al-Assad, Today it is still more acceptable – even from Holodomor survivors’ children, as including those supported by the U.S. A headline in The Daily Beast said it all: fashionable – to hold Nazis as the world’s well as from the children of World War II “Putin hits West’s rebels instead of ISIS.” It is clear that this dangerous move serves most horrid criminals while communism’s survivors. These are the stories not just of only Russia’s interests, certainly not those of world security. crimes continue being underexposed, even Ukraine’s history but the history of the Thus, the world must heed the warning delivered at the U.N. by President protected. lands that took us in – a global history. Poroshenko: “How can you urge an anti-terrorist coalition – if you inspire terror- At present, there is resistance to erecting Oksana Bashuk Hepburn ism right in front of your door? How can you talk about peace and legitimacy – if a monument in Ottawa called The Tribute Ottawa your policy is war via puppet governments? How can you speak of freedom for nations – if you punish your neighbor for his choice?” Furthermore, in the concern about events in Syria, the world cannot forget about Ukraine. Explore the archives of The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda online: www.ukrweekly.com Oct. Turning the pages back... www.svoboda-news.com Seven years ago, on October 6, 2008, the National Committee Our online archives are made possible by our generous sponsors: 6 to Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933 announced that a site for a U.S. national Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union 2008 memorial to the millions of victims of the Holodomor had been Shevchenko Scientific Society U.S.A. approved after negotiations between the Embassy of Ukraine, the commemorative committee, the U.S. National Park Service Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union and numerous other federal and local agencies. Anonymous donor The memorial site – chosen among 24 potential sites reviewed – is located in SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union Washington at the intersection of North Capitol Street, Massachusetts Avenue and F Street – five blocks north of the U.S. Capitol. Public hearings were held before the National Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Capital Memorial Advisory Commission. As a result of these hearings, the memorial com- Federal Savings Bank mittee hired a private firm to prepare various presentations and a comprehensive envi- Bahriany Foundation ronmental impact assessment of the sites at a cost of nearly $100,000. and others (Continued on page 14) No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 7

FOR THE RECORD Poroshenko’s address to the U.N. General Assembly Following is an abridged text of the states that last year supported the resolu- …Back to the situation in Donbas I have Russia has used its veto right twice, while address by President Petro Poroshenko of tion of the U.N. General Assembly entitled to state that here we are forced to fight the U.N. Security Council was considering Ukraine at the United Nations General “Territorial integrity of Ukraine,” which proper, fully armed regular troops of the questions related to Ukraine. Assembly on September 29. condemned the Russian illegal annexation armed forces of the Russian Federation. At the outset, Russia blocked a draft res- of the Crimea. Heavy weaponry and military equip- olution condemning the “fake referendum” …At the moment of the organization’s It is regrettable that after this clear ver- ment are concentrated in the occupied ter- on Crimea’s annexation in March 2014. anniversary I’m proud to speak on behalf of dict of the international community, Russia ritories in such quantities that armies of The second time Russia put its shameful one of the U.N. founding members. The did not return to the civilized international the majority of U.N. member states can only veto on the draft resolution on establish- state, which back in 1945 took an active legal field. dream about. … ment of an international tribunal to investi- part in the San Francisco conference, con- Moreover, Moscow started a new mili- During this period, more than 8,000 gate and bring to justice all responsible for tributed to the establishment of the organi- tary reckless gamble – this time, in the Ukrainians, of whom about 6,000 are civil- the Malaysian MH17 plane crash. By impos- zation and laid down the foundations for its Ukrainian Donbas region. ians, died at the hands of the Russian- ing its disgraceful veto on this draft resolu- activities. The state, which added a lot in Despite the fact that until now Russia backed terrorists and occupiers in Donbas. tion, Russia clearly demonstrated to the San Francisco to shape the heart of the U.N. refuses to officially admit its direct military More than 1.5 million residents of Donbas whole world its defiance in establishing the Charter – its Purposes and Principles. invasion, today there is no doubt that this is were forced to flee their homes and became truth. …I think everyone in this hall clearly Regrettably, I am also speaking on behalf an aggressive war against my country. To internally displaced persons moving to understands real motives of Russia’s veto of the U.N. member state which is now suf- mislead the world community, the Russian other safer regions in Ukraine. on the MH17 tribunal. fering from a brutal violation of the funda- leadership orders to takes off insignias of …I would like to draw your attention Moreover, the establishment of an inter- mental norms and principles of the U.N. its military servicemen and identification that it is not for the first time that this per- national peacekeeping operation which Charter. marks of its military equipment, to aban- manent member of the U.N. Security could lead to the stabilization of the situa- The statement on Ukraine’s joining the don its soldiers captured on the battlefield; Council is undermining peace and security tion in Ukraine and stop the bloodshed has United Nations as one of the founding mem- to cynically use mobile crematoriums to at both regional and international levels. been also blocked because of the potential bers, which was delivered at the San eliminate traces of its crimes in Ukrainian For over 24 years that have passed since threat of Russia’s veto. Francisco conference, emphasized, I quote soil. the questionable procedure of transfer of Abuse of the veto right – its usage as a “Ukraine has repeatedly been the subject of I would like to stress: this is neither a the permanent Security Council member- “license to kill” – is unacceptable. bloody invasions by aggressors that for cen- civil war nor an internal conflict. ship of the former Soviet Union to the … Ukraine stands for the gradual limita- turies have sought to capture its territory...” Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia Russian Federation, it is not the only hybrid tion of the veto right with its further cancel- It has been a long time since that land- in the Crimea and Donbas region constitute war that Russia has unleashed. lation. Veto power should not become an mark event. approximately 44,000 square kilometers. In fact, in order to preserve its influence act of grace and pardon for the crime, But, today, I have to recall that my coun- Millions of Ukrainians have found them- in neighboring countries, Russia for which could be used anytime and “pulled try has become the object of external selves under occupation... decades has deliberately created around off from the sleeve” in order to avoid fair aggression. For over 20 months, Russia’s aggression itself a belt of instability. These are: punishment. This time, the aggressor is Russia – a against my country has been continuing Nagorny Karabakh, Transnistria, Abkhazia, … Primary attention should be given to neighboring country, former strategic part- through financing of terrorists and merce- South Ossetia, Crimea and Donbas. the modernization of the U.N. Security ner that legally pledged to respect the sov- naries, and supplies of arms and military All of these are protracted conflicts, Council – including enlargement of its ereignty, territorial integrity and inviolabili- equipment to the illegal armed groups in which are supported by, or directly related membership and improvement of methods ty of the borders of Ukraine. Donbas. to Russia. of its work. This country used to be a guarantor of Over the last few days we have heard But the Kremlin goes further on. These The membership of the U.N. Security Ukraine’s security under the Budapest conciliatory statements from the Russian days the Russian “men in green” tread on Council should reflect realities of the 21st Memorandum, whereby security guaran- side in which, in particular, it called for the Syrian land. What or who is next? century by representing larger quantity of tees were provided to my country in establishment of an anti-terrorist coalition, … However, we must recognize that in African, Asian and Latin American States. exchange for a voluntary renunciation of or warned of fire danger to flirt with terror- the 21st century our organization lacks an An additional non-permanent seat in the the world’s third [largest] nuclear arsenal. ists. effective instrument to bring the aggressor- Council should be given to the Eastern Moreover, this state is a permanent Cool story, but really hardly to believe! country to justice, which has stolen the ter- European Group of countries – its composi- member of the U.N. Security Council, which How can you urge an anti-terrorist coali- ritory of another sovereign state. tion doubled during the last two decades. is entrusted by the U.N. Charter with main- tion if you inspire terrorism right in front of Seventy years ago the creators of the Ukraine also considers improvement of taining international peace and security. your door? U.N. Charter envisaged the mechanism of peacekeeping and peace building architec- In February 2014, Russia conducted an How can you talk about peace and legiti- the U.N. Security Council sanctions to be ture of the organization as an important open and unprovoked aggression against macy if your policy is war via puppet gov- one of the restraining tools applied in element of the U.N. reform. my country, having occupied and annexed ernments? response to breaches of peace and acts of … A special peacekeeping mission in the Crimea, bluntly and brutally violating How can you speak of freedom for aggression. However, they couldn’t even Donbas under U.N. auspices could become the international law and shocking the nations if you punish your neighbor for his imagine that this tool would be needed a very useful instrument contributing to whole world community. choice? against an aggressor state that is a perma- implementation of the Minsk Agreements. I am deeply grateful to the delegations of How can you demand respect for all if nent member of the U.N. Security Council. the majority of our organization’s member you don’t have respect for anyone? Since the beginning of the aggression, (Continued on page 14)

Obama at U.N. General Assembly Putin at U.N. General Assembly Below is an excerpt of President Barack shared, by the way, by a number of U.S. poli- Russian President Vladimir Putin later, this logic of confrontation was bound Obama’s speech to the U.N. General ticians and commentators who have always addressed the U.N. General Assembly on to spark off a grave geopolitical crisis. This Assembly on September 28 that pertains to been deeply skeptical of Russia, and seem September 28. Following are excerpts of his is exactly what happened in Ukraine, where Ukraine. to be convinced a new Cold War is, in fact, remarks that relate to the war in Ukraine. the discontent of population with the cur- upon us. And yet, look at the results. The rent authorities was used and the military …That same fidelity to international Ukrainian people are more interested than …ensuring peace and regional and global coup was orchestrated from outside – that order guides our responses to other chal- ever in aligning with Europe instead of stability remains the key objective of the triggered a civil war as a result. lenges around the world. Consider Russia’s Russia. Sanctions have led to capital flight, a international community with the U.N. at its We’re confident that only through full annexation of Crimea and further aggres- contracting economy, a fallen ruble and the helm. We believe this means creating a space and faithful implementation of the Minsk sion in eastern Ukraine. America has few emigration of more educated Russians. of equal and indivisible security, which is not agreements of February 12, 2015, can we for the select few but for everyone. Yet, it is a put an end to the bloodshed and find a way economic interests in Ukraine. We recog- Imagine if, instead, Russia had engaged challenge and complicated and time-con- out of the deadlock. Ukraine’s territorial nize the deep and complex history between in true diplomacy, and worked with suming task, but there is simply no other integrity cannot be ensured by threat of Ukraine and the international community Russia and Ukraine. But we cannot stand alternative. However, the bloc thinking of the force and force of arms. What is needed is a by when the sovereignty and territorial to ensure its interests were protected. That times of the Cold War and the desire to genuine consideration for the interests and integrity of a nation is flagrantly violated. If would be better for Ukraine, but also better explore new geopolitical areas is still present rights of the people in the Donbas region that happens without consequence in for Russia, and better for the world – which among some of our colleagues. and respect for their choice. There is a need Ukraine, it could happen to any nation is why we continue to press for this crisis to First, they continue their policy of to coordinate with them as provided for by gathered here today. That’s the basis of the be resolved in a way that allows a sovereign expanding NATO. What for? If the Warsaw the Minsk agreements, the key elements of sanctions that the United States and our and democratic Ukraine to determine its Bloc stopped its existence, the Soviet Union the country’s political structure. These partners impose on Russia. It’s not a desire future and control its territory. Not because has collapsed and, nevertheless, NATO con- steps will guarantee that Ukraine will to return to a Cold War. we want to isolate Russia – we don’t – but tinues expanding as well as its military develop as a civilized society, as an essen- Now, within Russia, state-controlled because we want a strong Russia that’s infrastructure. Then they offered the poor tial link and building a common space of media may describe these events as an invested in working with us to strengthen Soviet countries a false choice: either to be security and economic cooperation, both in example of a resurgent Russia – a view the international system as a whole. … with the West or with the East. Sooner or Europe and in Eurasia. … 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40 No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 9

Our community celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day 2015

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by Olya Grod TORONTO – Citing the record turnout of 12,000 in attendance, Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Toronto Branch President Taras Bahriy said, “We are delighted with the many successes of the 24th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day celebra- tions” held in Toronto at Centennial Park on Saturday, August 22. Speaking from the UCC Toronto office, cluttered with banners, placards and nam- etags, and filled with UCC Toronto Branch members, Mr. Bahriy reflected on the six Slawko Sekunda months of work that went into preparing Myroslava Solovyanenko performs. A couple from the Barvinok dancers on stage. for the event. “We are grateful to the mem- bers of our board of directors, to our 49 including former Minister of International Bosacki of the Republic of Poland. UCC Toronto Branch would not be able to member organizations, and to the various Trade Ed Fast, Conservatives Bernard The afternoon was very ably emceed by host this event.” Platinum sponsors for 2015 non-member organizations for their active Trottier and Ted Opitz, Liberal Borys Larysa Bajus and Myron Konyk. The pro- were Northland Power, Buduchnist Credit and participatory support in creating this Wrzesnewskyj and NDP member Peggy gram theme for this year was “Freedom Union and the Zaraska Family. Gold spon- yearly event. In particular, I would like to Nash. UCC Toronto board member Bohdan Fighters – Then and Now: From Sich sors were Ukrainian Credit Union Limited, acknowledge the Ukrainian Canadian Wynnycky provided the introduction for Riflemen to ATO.” The program was built Horodynsky Farms, Caravan Logistics and Women’s Council, Toronto Branch the many speakers. around this theme by Lesia Movtchan, art- the Ihnatowycz Family Foundation. Silver (President Stephanie Shymko) who man- The stage program commenced with stic director of Ukraina School of Dance, sponsors were Meest, New Canadian Drain aged the entry into the park to ensure an opening prayers conducted by Archpriest and Anna Kisil, president of the and Plumbing, Halenda’s and Delores accurate count of attendees and to provide Bohdan Hladio of the Ukrainian Orthodox International Organization of Ukrainian Yarmila Buka-Huculak. a program booklet to all,” he said. Church of Canada and the Rev. Ostap Communities–Fourth Wave. “Volunteers begin work on Friday to set Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Czorny of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Local talent included the Ukraina Dance up the event, run it all day Saturday, and attended for the second year in a row, followed by a warm welcome from UCC Group, Baturyn Marching and Concert Band, then take down and clean up on Sunday,” accompanied by Members of Provincial Toronto Branch President Taras Bahriy. Toronto Bandurist Capella, Prolisok Vocal, co-chairs Taras Antoniw and Lesia Bonk Parliament Yvan Baker, Amrit Mangat and Special greetings were presented by Chervoni Maky, Trio Lira, Barvinok Dance noted. Logistics captain Marijka Stadnyk Peter Milczyn. Many former members of Ukraine’s Consul General Liudmyla Group, Vesnianka Dance Group, Zolota Lira piped in that she couldn’t do it without Parliament (now candidates) were present, Davydovych, as well as Ambassador Marcin musical ensemble and Olena Burmenko Roman Pryslawsky and Lydia Falcomer. with the ensemble Elehia. Soloists from Kudos went to Nadia Prokopiw and Irene Ukraine included Olha Layevska, Valentyna Solomon, who managed the marketing and and Roman Butenko, Eleonora Skydanova, advertising and special mention was given Myroslava Solovyanenko and Marta Shpak. to summer student Pawel Stech, who Of note was the finale of the program, which earned his stripes in event planning. UCC saw the audience stand and join the stage Toronto Branch executive members performers in the singing of “Oy u Luzi Markian Shwec, Peter Schturyn, Lesya Chervona Kalyna.” Winnicki, Oksana Rewa and Olya Grod filled The UCC Toronto Euromaidan the rest of the key positions on the organiz- Committee showcased an evocative photo ing committee. display of life in Ukraine today – soldiers, To top off the day, a dance with the families, children, war at full tilt – that were bands Zapovid and Hloptsi z Mista played sad but true. The attendees were moved to to a capacity crowd until 11 p.m. Eugene make donations to assist those in need in Iwasiuk was thanked for running the stage Ukraine and $7,660 was collected. and the sound systems. “This annual celebration could not have “And so, while we are wrapping up this happened without the support of generous event, we are already planning for a special At the celebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day (from left) are: Yvan Baker, sponsorships, food and beverage sales, ven- celebration next year in honor of Ukraine’s Ukrainian Canadian Congress Toronto Branch President Taras Bahriy, Ontario dor displays and many volunteers,” said Mr. 25th anniversary of independence,” said a Premier Kathleen Wynne and UCC Holodomor Educational Chair Valentina Kuryliw. Bahriy. “Without our valued sponsors, the smiling Mr. Bahriy.

numbers to celebrate Ukraine’s 24th anni- versary of independence. JEWETT, N.Y. The celebration was organized and led by emcee and keynote speaker Ivan Makar. After by Chrystia Gorski-Makar Chrystyna Sheldon led the participants in the JEWETT, N.Y. – On Sunday, August 23, singing of both the American and Ukrainian the Ukrainian community of St. John the anthems, Mr. Makar reflected about his trip Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church of with his family to Ukraine this past July. His Hunter’s mountaintop came in record speech was both poignant and moving.

Chrystia Gorski-Makar The Rev. Stepan Popko and his wife, Kateryna, sing during the concert. Keynote speaker Ivan Makar. Letters of congratulations from U.S. gram, the Rev. Stepan Popko and his wife, Secretary of State John Kerry and the Kateryna, serenaded the crowd with mov- Ukrainian Congress Committee of America ing songs about Ukraine and ended with were read by Melasia Serbay. The children the sung prayer “Ya Diakuyu Tobi” (Lord, I of the parish performed songs and poems, Thank You) followed by the religious hymn which they learned during the summer “Bozhe Velykyi,” which was sung by every- while attending the folk-singing course one and formally ended the celebration. offered by the Music and Arts Center of Coffee and desserts were enjoyed by all Greene County. They delighted the audi- after the concert, and the children then Children (Oriana Makar, Markian Tytla, Sofia Temnycky, Mykola Temnycky, ence with their vigor and joy. released blue and yellow balloons outside Ruslana Makar, Boyan Makar and Katia Pavliuk) release blue and yellow balloons. To end the formal portion of the pro- in celebration of this glorious day. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

Member of the Provincial Parliament of Sandra Hyduk Ontario Yvan Baker opens the exhibit. A view of some of the items exhibited in “Diverse yet United Part 2.” Ukrainian Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch presents ‘Diverse Yet United Part 2’

by Marianna Zaparyniuk Turkey and others. Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars maintain that this territory TORONTO – The Ukrainian Museum of was, is and will be part of Ukraine. Canada – Ontario Branch opened its new- Light is also shed on eastern Ukraine, est exhibit, “Diverse Yet United Part 2,” on where Russia is waging war, while claiming September 10 in celebration of Ukrainian non-involvement in the conflict, calling it a Heritage Day. “civil war.” Citizens of the Luhansk and The exhibit was opened officially by Donetsk oblasts continue to consider Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament themselves Ukrainian and their territories Yvan Baker and was attended by over 70 part of Ukraine. Information about notable guests, who also enjoyed Heritage Day fes- public figures born in the regions present- tivities and cuisine. ed in the exhibit forms a part of the display. In 2014, “Diverse Yet United Part 1” fea- The mandate of the Ukrainian Museum tured costumes from the ethnographic of Canada – Ontario Branch, is to acquire, regions along Ukraine’s western border, preserve, research, study, document and emphasizing the influence of neighboring display representative artifacts that por- countries on these regions. tray the Ukrainian heritage and its contri- Part 2 of this exhibit of exquisitely craft- bution to Canada and to share this knowl- ed “sorochky” (shirts) and richly complex edge with other Canadians. The museum is full costumes draws attention to the south- a member of both the Canadian Museums ern, eastern, central regions of Ukraine and Association of Canada and the Ontario part of western Ukraine: the Black and Museum Association. Azov sea regions, Sloboda region, Central “Diverse Yet United Part 2,” will be on Dnipro region, Podillia and Pokuttia. view until March 12, 2016. The Ukrainian Ukraine’s diversity is evident in the Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch, is exhibition as each area demonstrates located at 620 Spadina Ave., Toronto, regional colors, patterns and styles influ- Ontario M6S 2H4; telephone, 416-923- enced by topography, flora, fauna and the 3318 ext. 105. Hours are Monday to Friday, tastes of its inhabitants. 10 am to 4 p.m.; evenings and weekends by Center stage belongs to the Crimean appointment. Though there is no admis- Tatar installation. Crimea is now occupied sion fee, a donation at the door is appreci- by the Russian Federation following the ated. illegitimate orchestrated “referendum” that For further information readers may was condemned by the European Union, A wedding costume from the Black and visit the museum’s website at www. Canada, the United States, Japan, Georgia, Azov sea region. A Crimean Tatar wedding costume. umcontario.com and its Facebook page. New booklet provides update on excavations in Baturyn by Volodymyr Mezentsev EDMONTON, Alberta – In 2014, the Canada-Ukraine archaeological expedition in Baturyn, Ukraine, continued, excavating the remnants of Hetman Ivan Mazepa’s main residence. Prior to 1700, he constructed a richly embel- lished brick Baroque palace that was burned by Russian troops during their destruction of the town in 1708. Many fragments of fine multi-colored glazed and terra- cotta floor, stove and façade revetment tiles were found. These decorative details of Mazepa’s villa represent the 17th century Kyivan school of architectural majolica. Researchers have prepared computer reconstructions of nine ornamental floor pavement patterns of the palace’s reception halls, living quarters and office premises. Of all Yu. Sytyi the known early modern buildings in Ukraine, Mazepa’s Fragments of costly milk-glass plates painted with principal residence in Baturyn stands out for the largest multi-colored plant design, 17th or 18th century. 2014 number, variety and distinctive features of decorative types excavations in the Baturyn fortress. of ceramic floor tiles and pavement methods. This attests to Kozak officers from his retinue. The following items were its comparatively large size, multi-storied and multi-cham- found at this site in 2014: 17th and 18th century Polish ber architectural design, and exceptional embellishment. and Russian silver and copper coins; locally produced Archaeologists have completed excavating the remnants bronze buttons; a clasp and four figured appliqués with Cover of the new booklet about archeological research of the spacious service structure at Mazepa’s court. It prob- in Baturyn. ably housed either members of the hetman’s guard or (Continued on page 16) No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 11

“Norwegian Landscape” (1996, watercolor on paper, collection of Julian and Maria Baczynsky). “The Last Stable at 2,000 Meters, Grand Saint Bernard” (1988, watercolor on paper). Retrospective exhibit of works by Zenowij Onyshkewych opens at The Ukrainian Museum

The Ukrainian Museum creative heritage is an evolutionary conse- quence of a complex personal history — NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Museum is that of a Ukrainian immigrant absorbing - the European painting tradition through a turing the work of Zenowij Onyshkewych strong American lens. Mr. Onyshkewych presenting(born 1929), а comprehensivea prolific Ukrainian exhibition American fea himself is a vivid embodiment of the impact artist, whose oeuvre includes a wide range that the cruelty of the 20th century, with its of media spanning 60 years of creative displacements, wars, ruptures and losses, expression. The exhibition comprises more has had on human fate. After witnessing than 70 paintings and drawings selected by the terrors of the second world war as a guest curator Olena Martynyuk, Ph.D. can- teenager in Poland, Austria and Germany, didate at Rutgers University. young Zenowij relocated with his family to “Sixty Years an Artist: A Retrospective the U.S. in 1949. Exhibition of Works by Zenowij Onyshkewych” Settling on the Lower East Side of opened on September 30, and will remain Manhattan, Mr. Onyshkewych began taking on view through January 17, 2016. classes at the Art Students League of New The Ukrainian American artist turns an York. His teacher was Reginald Marsh, encounter with landscape into poetic through whom the young artist connected expression and personal sentiment. to the tradition of American urban modern- Numerous paintings by the artist evoke and ism. Mr. Onyshkewych may well be the last develop the romantic function of the land- living student of Reginald Marsh, one of the scape: its capacity to express human emo- best-known chroniclers of 1930s and tions, most notably the sense of belonging, 1940s New York. Ukraine’s First Lady Maryna Poroshenko accepts a gift from Zenowij Onyshkewych of nostalgia, melancholy, or trepidation when While Mr. Onyshkewych was never fully one of his paintings during the opening of his solo exhibition at The Ukrainian Museum. confronted with the forces of nature. devoted to urban visuality and street Pictured in the center is Renata Holod, president of the museum’s board of trustees. At the same time, Mr. Onyshkewych’s oils scenes, he reacted to this aesthetic through and watercolors illustrate his fascination the dynamic energy and exuberant brush- vived two wars – one as a youth and the National Observer, Reader’s Digest and pub- with such Impressionist questions as the work in his paintings. After the Art other as a soldier. lications for St. Martin’s Press, McGraw Hill reconciliation of the immediacy of percep- Students League, Mr. Onyshkewych moved Besides welcoming Impressionistic and Random House, just to name a few. He tion with the speed and forcefulness in ren- on to study at the National Academy of Fine traits, Mr. Onyshkewych underlines the taught life drawing and painting at Fairfield dering a scene, Japanese influences, and Arts with Robert Philipp, an American interconnectedness of human beings with University for nearly 20 years. authorial presence through the intentional Impressionist. nature, juxtaposing tiny human figures A 57-page, full-color illustrated, soft-cov- visibility of the brushwork. Drafted to serve in the Korean War, he with grandiose natural scenes. His figures er catalogue titled “Sixty Years an Artist: This retrospective exhibition primarily completed his education upon his return by in the landscape, rendered with just a few Zenowij Onyshkewych. A Retrospective showcases his landscapes, but also includes enrolling at Pratt Institute. There he grew brushstrokes suggest the feeling of being Exhibition” accompanies the exhibit. The portraits and caricatures executed in oils, more attracted to observing nature directly overwhelmed by events and memories of essay by the guest curator, Olena watercolors, and ink or pencil. and spent more time working in oils and the times long gone. Martynyuk, and the checklist are bilingual An assessment of Mr. Onyshkewych’s watercolors en plein air rather than in the Mr. Onyshkewych’s work is found among (English and Ukrainian). studio. The artist explored further the prestigious American and international col- The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 Impressionist intricacy of the painting sur- lections, including the Vatican, where he E. Sixth St., New York, NY 10003; telephone, face, and began to experiment with subtle painted a life-size portrait of Pope Paul VI 212-228-0110; e-mail, info@ukrainianmu- nuanced colors and evanescent light effects. commissioned by Patriarch Josyf Slipyi for seum.org; website, www.ukrainianmuse- Growing inwardness, fascination with earli- the official papal residence. Mr. um.org. er epochs in art, and a general anti-mod- Onyshkewych’s caricatures and other draw- Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors ernist stance are hallmarks of his work and ings, paintings and editorial illustrations and students, free for children age 12 and were not uncommon for someone who sur- have appeared in The New York Times, The younger.

“Portrait of Cardinal Slipyj” (1966, pen- “Old Bridge to Rockaway, N.Y.” (1969, watercolor on paper, included in the American Watercolor Society’s 101st annual travel- cil on paper). ling exhibition). 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

core OSCE principles enshrined in the 1975 U.S. announces $7.5 M more in aid killings and numerous attacks against mem- NEWSBRIEFS Helsinki Final Act,” Rep. Smith continued. bers of the media since the start of the con- “Nadiya’s illegal detention, along with that of KYIV – On September 30, the United flict in and around the country. “I call on the (Continued from page 2) other Ukrainian citizens held hostage by States announced an additional $7.5 mil- authorities to intensify investigations into lion in life-saving humanitarian assistance Rep. Smith calls for Savchenko’s release Moscow, represents yet another in a long list the attacks on journalists to bring those for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, of violations of international agreements bringing total U.S. humanitarian assistance WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), and the norms of civilized behavior.” (U.S. in a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo to Ukraine since the start of the crisis to chairman of the Commission on Security Helsinki Commission) responsibleKlimkin of Ukraine. to justice,” “Addressing Ms. Mijatović the issue wrote of and Cooperation, also known as the U.S. nearly $69 million. The funding will be impunity is an essential step to improve the Helsinki Commission, on September 22 Poroshenko awards Sentsov, Kolchenko used to support efforts by the International safety of journalists and to promote a cul- called for the immediate release of former Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to meet KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro ture of respect for, and understanding of, the Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko critical protection and assistance needs, Poroshenko has awarded medals to film important role journalists play in a demo- from a Russian jail. ”Nadiya is yet another including by supporting family reunifica- cratic society.” (OSCE) victim of the Russian government’s con- director Oleh Sentsov and activist tion efforts and providing food, hygiene tempt for human dignity,” Rep. Smith said. Oleksandr Kolchenko, two Ukrainians who items, medical supplies, emergency shelter U.N. OKs debt-restructuring measure “We must recognize that this isn’t just about were controversially imprisoned in Russia material and essential household items UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations her, but it manifests the Russian govern- last month. Mr. Poroshenko’s office said on such as blankets. The United States also has voted overwhelmingly for a new global ment’s aggression towards Ukraine – which September 25 that Mr. Sentsov, 39, and Mr. reiterated its call for full and unfettered framework for sovereign-debt restructuring wishes to remain free, independent, and Kolchenko, 25, had been given Ukraine’s access to ensure humanitarian relief can aimed at avoiding cases like Argentina’s democratic.” That day the Russian govern- medal of the first degree for courage. A reach civilians in need. (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) grinding legal battle with “vulture” creditors. ment began Ms. Savchenko’s trial, and in Russian court sentenced Mr. Sentsov to 20 The World Bank and International Monetary response the House of Representatives years and Mr. Kolchenko to 10 years in Nemtsov, Savchenko up for Sakharov Prize Fund have warned that Argentina’s struggle passed House Resolution 50, expressing its prison on August 25 after finding them BRUSSELS – Russia’s slain opposition pol- with predatory hedge funds that have won support for her cause. The resolution includ- guilty of creating a terrorist group and plot- itician Boris Nemtsov and imprisoned U.S. court judgments demanding full repay- ed Rep. Smith’s amendment, which substan- ting attacks in the Crimean Peninsula. Mr. Ukrainian military pilot and Parliament ment of the country’s debt highlights a prob- tially strengthened the resolution by calling Sentsov, a Crimean native who opposed member Nadiya Savchenko are among the lem that could affect other countries strug- for the imposition of personal sanctions Russia’s March 2014 annexation of the pen- nominees for the 2015 Sakharov Prize, it gling with heavy debts. One such country is against individuals responsible for the kid- insula, was arrested in May last year on was reported in mid-September. The Ukraine, which has had difficulty getting napping, arrest and imprisonment of Ms. suspicion of planning the fire-bombings of 50,000-euro prize, established by the major creditors to accept a debt write-down. Savchenko and other Ukrainian citizens ille- pro-Russian organizations in Crimea. European Parliament in 1988, is awarded The nonbinding resolution approved on gally incarcerated in Russia. “With its illegal Messrs. Sentsov and Kolchenko pleaded every year to individuals or groups of people September 10 by 136 U.N. members, but annexation of Crimea and the war in eastern not guilty and said their trial was politically who have dedicated their lives to the opposed by the United States, Germany, Ukraine, Russia has made a mockery of its motivated. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by defense of human rights and freedom of Japan, and Britain, stresses a nation’s right to international commitments, including all 10 UNIAN and Interfax) thought. Mr. Nemtsov, a former Russian dep- restructure its debt “as a last resort.” It says uty prime minister of Russia, was murdered member countries should adopt principles in February 2015. He was a vocal critic of that would protect sovereign governments President Vladimir Putin. Ms. Savchenko from minority creditors that refuse to go was captured in 2014 by Russian-backed along with the majority in mutually agreed rebels in eastern Ukraine and handed over debt restructurings. It urges courts to TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 to Russia, where she is being tried on charg- “respect the decisions adopted by the major- or e-mail [email protected] es of participating in the murder of Russian ity of the creditors” and says a country journalists. The nominees also include three “should not be frustrated or impeded by any whistleblowers – Edward Snowden, Antoine abusive measures” by minority creditors SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Deltour, and Stephanie Gibaud – Saudi blog- seeking redress in the courts. (RFE/RL, ger Raif Badawi, Somalian activist Edna based on reporting by Agence France- Adan Ismail and Mesa da la Unidad Presse, the Associated Press and Reuters) Democracia, which provides legal services for political prisoners and opposition IMF urges lenders to join debt deal groups in Venezuela. The winner will be WASHINGTON – The International decided in October. (RFE/RL) Monetary Fund has urged all of Ukraine’s OSCE on Gongadze murder inquiry creditors to support a debt restructuring deal. In an open letter released on VIENNA – On the 15th anniversary of the September 22, IMF Managing Director disappearance of prominent Ukrainian jour- Christine Lagarde said, “High participation nalist Heorhii Gongadze, the OSCE represen- by all concerned Eurobond holders in the tative on freedom of the media of the upcoming debt exchange is paramount, Organization for Security and Cooperation PERSONAL since Ukraine lacks the resources under the - program to service its debts on the original ed her call on the authorities to fully investi- terms.” The statement came as an IMF mis- Single Ukrainian male looking ingate Europe the crime. (OSCE), Gongadze Dunja Mijatović, went missing reiterat on sion arrived in Kyiv to assess Ukraine’s com- for a Single Ukrainian lady to September 16, 2001, and was later found mitment to reforms that would warrant the correspond, date and perhaps dead outside Kyiv. “Gongadze paid the ulti- release of another portion of its $17.5 billion marry! Please e-mail me: mate price for his courageous work,” Ms. loan. A creditor group that owns half of [email protected] Ukraine’s sovereign bonds agreed last my name is Vasyl continues to have a dampening effect on the month to accept new terms that include a 20 Mijatovićfree expression said. “Fifteen and free years media on, inhis Ukraine. murder percent principal write-down and a four- The masterminds behind this vicious crime year maturity extension. A group of smaller Run your advertisement here, private lenders have reportedly refused to in The Ukrainian Weekly’s CLASSIFIEDS section. also expressed concern about the lack of mustprogress be inbrought the investigations to justice.” ofMs. at leastMijatović nine (Continued on page 13) HOUSE AND COTTAGE FOR SALE

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resilience and efficiency of the banking sys- NEWSBRIEFS tem in the medium to longer term, particu- Ділимося сумною вісткою, що з волі Всевишнього, larly, focusing on limiting related-party lend- (Continued from page 12) ing in the banking system,” the World Bank у понеділок, 21 вересня 2015 року, в Чікаґо відійшла у вічність наша найдорожча МАМА, СВАХA і ТЕТА join the agreement, while Moscow is also stated. (Ukrainian Canadian Congress) demanding the December repayment of a Ukraine prepared for Russia’s embargo бл. п. $3 billion bond. (RFE/RL, based on report- ing by Agence France-Presse and Reuters) KYIV – Speaking at a meeting of the gov- ernment, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy ЯРИНА „ОРИСЯ” ГАРАСОВСЬКА World Bank provides $500 M loan Yatsenyuk stated, “We expect that by the з дому Павловська WASHINGTON – The World Bank’s Board end of this year European partners will rat- of Executive Directors on September 15 ify the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement нар. 24 жовтня 1924 року approved a $500 million loan to Ukraine, to and a full-fledged free trade area with the в містечку Балигороді Сяніцького повіту, Галичина. support “a number of high-priority reform European Union will enter into force on 1 Закінчила Академічну Гімназію у Львові, студіювала на аґрономіч- measures in the banking sector in response January 2016.” He added: “The Russian ному факультеті Львівської Політехніки, закінчила медично-технічну to the financial crisis in Ukraine. ...In particu- Federation or any other country does not школу в Шумперку, Чехія. З 1945 року в Німеччині, в Реґенсбурзі. Ак- lar, reform measures supported by this loan and will not have the right to our sovereign тивна в Пласті як краєва комендантка новацтва (1956-59), відзначена – the second in a series of two – will decision on European integration. Despite пластовим Орденом св. Юрія в сріблі. З 1959 року в США, в Чікаґо. Ініці- strengthen the capacity of the Deposit all warnings and intimidations from the яторка і перша голова та довголітня заступник голови Сестрицтва По- Guarantee Fund to ensure that it can ade- northern neighbor in respect of the possi- крова Пресвятої Богородиці, заступник голови і опісля голова Союзу quately perform its critical bank resolution ble introduction [of] an embargo and fur- Українських Католицьких Братств і Сестрицтв Америки, довголітній and insured deposit payout functions in the ther economic pressure on Ukraine, I clear- член президії Парафіяльної Ради собору св. Володимира і Ольги, іні- case of bank failures. The loan will also help ly declare that the agreement will enter ціятор Театральної Студії Молоді в Чікаґо, голова Об’єднання Україн- stabilize the banking sector through con- into force. Ukraine is part of the European ських Жіночих Організацій міста Чікаґо й околиць, діячка Товариства ducting diagnostics of the country’s largest area, including economic one... We are pre- Рух Допомоги Україні та організатор допомоги діячам українського banks and implementing recapitalization pared for the introduction of an embargo руху спротиву (засновниця „Крамнички Сумління”). and restructuring plans for those banks that by the Russian Federation and we will give are found to be undercapitalized. Finally, a decent response in case Russia doesn’t ПОХОРОННІ ВІДПРАВИ відбулися в понеділок, 28 вересня 2015 року, this operation will support legal and institu- cancel its decision to introduce the embar- в Чікаґо з похоронного заведення Музики до Собору св. Володимира tional reforms necessary to improve the go.” (Ukrainian Canadian Congress) і Ольги. Тлінні останки спочили на цвинтарі св. Миколая. Залишені в глибокому смутку: дочка - МАРТА з чоловіком ФИЛИПОМ ЛЮЕЛЬСДОРФОМ IN MEMORIAM шваґрова - ІВАННА ГАРАСОВСЬКА With deep sorrow we announce шваґер - РОМАН ЗАЯЦЬ that a longtime editor of “Meta” and a member племінниця - ХРИСТЯ ТАРАН з чоловіком ВІКТОРОМ of the Ukrainian Information Bureau, Inc., племінник - ЮРА ЗАЯЦЬ з дружиною ЛІСОЮ та родиною племінниця - НАДІЯ ЗАЯЦЬ племінник - МИХАЙЛО ТАРАН з дружиною КЕЛЛІ та родиною Paul Lymarenko племінниця - НАТАЛКА ТАРАН-ЛІСОВСЬКА з чоловіком МИКОЛОЮ passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. та родиною родини - БІГУСІВ, ГАРАСОВСЬКИХ і ВОЛОСЯНСЬКИХ в Канаді He is survived by wife Angelina and son Danylo. й Америці We extend our deepest sympathy to Angelina, Danylo and family. ближча і дальша родина і друзі в Україні. Ukrainian Information Bureau, Inc. Вічна Їй пам’ять!

Ділимося сумною вісткою з родиною, друзями і знайомими, що With deep sorrow, we announce to friends and family that our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt з Волі Всевишнього відійшов у Вічність 14 вересня 2015 р. св. п. Millie Pochtar passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Мирон Андрій Чолган She was born on October 9, 1925 in Zhulichi, Ukraine Panakhyda was held on Friday, September 25, 2015. народжений 14 липня 1922 року в Сапогові, Тернопільська обл. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, Актор at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. „Театру-Студії - в Европі“ In deepest sorrow she leaves: а від 1954 р. „Українського Театру в Америці“ son - Paul with wife Beth Йосипа Гірняка і Олімпії Добровольської daughter - Elaine Sweeney with husband James і grandchildren - Daniel, Allison, Darby, Hayley Театру Володимира Блавацького у Філядельфії sister - Alexandria Morawsky „Невідомий воїн“ - Поля Рейналя sisters-in-law - Alice Grabowsky - Carol Gnyp 1953 р. Режисерська постановка: in-law - Phyllis Andersen „Загублений Скарб“ І. Алексевича nephews - Richard Grabowsky and family Працював у фірмі „Designs for Business“, New York, NY, as Vice - Andrew Gnyp and family President, а опісля „Senior Facilities Planner“ у фірмі Schering-Plough - Gregory Gnyp and family - Stephan Gnyp and family in New Jersey. - Nicholas Gnyp Похоронні відправи відбулися в церкві св. Миколая, Passaic, NJ. nieces - Sonia Haley and family Похований на цвинтарі в Glen Spey, NY. - Natalie Mudge and family - Lesia Kruchowy and family - Nadine Simon and family Залишилися в глибокому смутку: - Tamara Gnyp дружина - Люба з Гірняків - Сай - Чолган - Paula Sesto and family - Sophie Sparacino and family пасерб - д-р Юрій Сай з дружиною Мартою, дітьми і внуками - Romona Charles and family ближча і дальша родина в Америці й Україні. Millie Pochtar was predeceased by her husband Jerome and son Daniel. Вічна Йому пам’ять! Eternal memory! 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

scale reform program launched a year ago. than ever. I call upon the General Assembly cannot but recall one of the most horrific of Poroshenko’s... For the first time in 24 years of its inde- to strongly condemn these shameful phe- them. Next year we will mark the sad anni- pendence, Ukraine adopted a National nomena and to discuss the ways to con- versary – 30 years since the tragedy at the (Continued from page 7) Human Rights Strategy. It took into account front them. Chornobyl Nuclear Power Station. Ukraine is committed to follow the letter best international practices from the Despite the above-mentioned external I would like to request you, Mr. and the spirit of the Minsk deal. We human rights perspective, including the EU challenges, Ukraine is fully committed to President, to hold a special meeting of the demand the same approach from other sig- Strategic Framework on Human Rights and the implementation of the Sustainable General Assembly, dedicated to the 30th natories that have lately resorted to the Democracy. Development Goals. … anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster in language of blackmail. … Leading international human rights … As a result of the Russian aggression, April 2016. … Full access of OSCE monitors to all organizations are alerting about the radical Ukraine faces another challenge – the pro- … Just like it was 70 years ago, I reiterate occupied territories, withdrawal of the deterioration of the human rights situation, tection of the environment in Donbas. Ukraine’s unwavering commitment to fur- Russian military forces, military equipment which directly applies to Ukrainians and Irresponsible and criminal flooding of ther undertake maximum efforts to “save as well as mercenaries from the territory of Crimean Tatars in the occupied Crimea. mines by terrorists led to the poisoning of succeeding generations from the scourge of Ukraine, restoration of full control by I am referring specifically to the practice drinking water, soil, flora and fauna of the war,” enshrined in the U.N. Charter. Ukraine over the state border with Russia used by the occupation authorities of the region. The atmosphere is polluted due to Achievement of this noble goal will be must be secured. Crimea to enlist forcefully into Russian citi- explosions and shelling of sensitive indus- the cornerstone of Ukraine’s non-perma- Freedom, peace, respect for the sover- zenship, as well as to the systematic perse- trial infrastructure. In fact, we can speak nent membership in the U.N. Security eignty and territorial integrity – Ukraine cution, arrests, abductions and killings of about the risk of environmental disaster. Council for the period of 2016-2017, if doesn’t demand more. However, it will not pro-Ukrainian residents of the peninsula, I am convinced that the issue of environ- elected. In this capacity Ukraine will settle for less. and complete elimination of independent ment protection under the conditions of remain a reliable and consistent partner, … Unfortunately, not by its own free will media. conflict needs the special attention of the guided not by its own, but a global agenda, today Ukraine is one of the areas of fight Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to the United Nations Environment Assembly. and resolutely following the spirit and let- against terrorist threat. We strongly con- U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Speaking about technological disasters, I ter of the charter. … demn terrorism in all its forms and mani- Indigenous Peoples. By all legal means, we festations. will continue to defend the rights of the … the conclusion of preparatory work Crimean Tatars – indigenous people of on the draft of the U.N. Convention on the Ukraine – and the Ukrainians, who are suf- Prevention and Combating of Terrorism fering from the repressive policy of the Poroshenko at Peacekeeping Summit should become one of the top priorities for occupation authorities in the Crimea. this 70th Session. I believe that the problem of blatant vio- Below is an excerpt from President Petro Ukraine has well deserved its reputation A special role in the fight against inter- lations of human rights in the Crimea Poroshenko’s statement at the U.N. as a “peacekeeping nation.” national terrorism should be given to the deserves a particular consideration within Peacekeeping Summit on September 29. Since its independence (24 years) more most reputable legal institutions – the the U.N. General Assembly. I hope that the than 34,000 Ukrainian “blue helmets” have International Court of Justice and the decision to address this issue will be taken …Should Ukraine gain a seat in the participated in over 20 operations under International Criminal Court. during the current session. Security Council for the term of 2016-2017 U.N. auspices, bringing peace and security to Making the jurisdiction of these institu- I also feel obliged to mention the names at the elections to be held in just a few war-torn regions. The courage of Ukrainian tions universal is a core element of over- of Nadiya Savchenko, Oleh Sentsov, weeks, the issue of consolidation of U.N. helicopter pilots in the U.N. Operations in coming the impunity of actual violators as Oleksandr Kolchenko and many other peacekeeping will be among our key priori- Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia has become leg- well as their patrons – the regimes whose Ukrainians, political prisoners of the ties. endary. Ukraine remains one of the main national policy has become the mass-pro- Kremlin, illegally detained and sentenced. … We are pleased that a number of ideas in contributors of military helicopters to the duction of terror. I call upon the U.N. and its Member these papers underscore the relevance of U.N. – the most needed and looked-after I strongly believe that one of the most States to launch a worldwide campaign to Ukraine’s initiative to boost the capacity of asset and enabler in today’s complex mis- important aspects of fighting against ter- pressure Russian authorities to immediate- U.N. peacekeeping operations by filling its sions. … rorism is keeping and sharing the memory ly release all Ukrainian citizens, which they critical gaps, in particular an “aviation” one. I want to stress that we are doing that in of the victims. In this context, I propose hold hostage. … In addition, the priority attention should an extremely difficult security condition that the 70th Session of the General The ongoing hybrid war of Russia be paid to strengthening cooperation of the when we are an object of aggression of the Assembly consider the establishment of against Ukraine has demonstrated that the U.N. Security Council with troop- and Russian Federation. the International Day of Commemoration international community is facing another police-contributing states as well as to Moreover, recently Ukraine, Poland and of Memory of the Victims of Terrorist Acts. challenge which requires consolidation of ensuring security of “blue helmets.” Lithuania established the joint military bri- It was the feeling of humiliation, disre- our efforts. The annual commemoration of the gade, which amounts to 2,000 soldiers in gard of people’s will and the violation of The full-scale information war and pro- International Day of Peacekeepers, pro- general with 527 Ukrainian soldiers, with a their fundamental rights that prompted paganda campaign have become a particu- claimed by the U.N. General Assembly on view to, among other objectives, participat- Ukrainians to leave their homes for pro- lar destructive form of non-military aggres- the initiative of Ukraine back in 2002, is an ing in international peacekeeping opera- tests in 2013, which was the beginning of sion. Fake news, blatant lies spread to justi- opportunity to honor and pay tribute to the tions based on the U.N. Security Council fy aggression, propaganda of intolerance the Revolution of Dignity. sacrifice of “blue helmets.” mandate. … Ukraine has paid and continues to pay and violence are phenomena of the same an extremely high price for its freedom, range, which undermine the principles of freedom of expression and poison human and the right to live in a free country – the scored, “The Holodomor memorial will price of human lives. souls and minds. Turning... remind our government, the American peo- This is why, the interests of every single That is why the task of strengthening ple and the world that history can and will individual, and the protection of people’s the role of information in the maintenance (Continued from page 6) repeat itself unless we remember the horrors rights laid the foundation for my large- of peace and security is more important President George W. Bush signed a law of the past and pledge our energies to fight on October 13, 2006, authorizing the genocide and tyranny wherever we find it.” Holodomor memorial in Washington. The The monument – designed by Ukrainian U.S. House of Representatives unanimously American architect Larysa Kurylas – was passed H. Res. 1324 that recognized the installed earlier this year on August 4 and 75th anniversary of the Holodomor and is set for official unveiling ceremonies on condemned “the violations of human rights, Saturday, November 7, with other related including freedom of self-determination events all weekend. and freedom of speech of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government.” Source: “”Site for Ukrainian Genocide On October 8, 2008, the national memori- Memorial in D.C. is approved,” The Ukrainian al committee, in a press statement, under- Weekly, October 13, 2008.

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In October, November and December, Mr. Rudnytsky Orysia Tracz speaks about varenyky Pianist Roman Rudnytsky completes will be playing recitals on five cruises to and from the United Kingdom. Three of these will be on P&O ships and at Ivan Honchar Museum In Kyiv his 19th extensive tour of Australia two on Cunard. He has now done close to 60 cruises, per- forming recitals. He will also play three recitals in the U.K. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Concert pianist Roman in-between these cruises. Rudnytsky has just returned from an extensive concert His performances in 2016 are now in the formative tour in Australia, during which he played 28 concerts. This stages and it looks to be as busy as this year. Mr. Rudnytsky tour – his 19th in that country – commenced in late May will again be the featured performer in the Tumon Bay and continued over the next three and a half months. It Music Festival on Guam (in March) and will play again on consisted of recitals in every state of Australia plus in the Saipan and have another New Zealand tour (his 15th) in Northern Territory. The locations of the concerts ranged April. He will be playing recitals on five cruises August from a number of large regional performing arts venues to through October 2016; pending are performances through small towns. several U.S. Embassies. He played large and challenging recital programs, con- Roman Rudnytsky is also professor emeritus of sisting of the following: the Chopin C sharp minor Youngstown State University in Ohio (Dana School of Nocturne, the Clementi Sonata in B flat, Op. 24 No.2, his Music), where he served on the piano faculty for 39 years own transcription for solo piano of the entire Grieg Piano and retired in May of 2011. Concerto, Debussy’s “Reflets Dans l’Eau,” the Samuel Barber Piano Sonata, Op. 26 (1949), Balakirev’s “Islamey (Fantaisie Orientale),” Ravel’s “Ma Mere l’Oye” (“Mother Goose Suite”) – in the transcription for solo performer by Stefan Szkafarowsky to play Jacques Charlot, the Rachmaninoff Prelude in B minor, Op. 32 No. 10, and the Liszt transcription of Rossini’s “William Count Monterone at the Met Tell Overture.” Mr. Rudnytsky also appeared as soloist with the Cairns Youth Orchestra (something he has done on every Australian tour since 1983), playing with them the Beethoven Concerto No.2 in B flat, Op. 19, and the Liszt one-movement “Fantasia on Beethoven’s ‘The Ruins of Bohdan Poshyvailo Athens.’ ” He also performed as soloist with the Norwood Orysia Paszczak Tracz at the Ivan Honchar Museum in Symphony (a suburban-Adelaide orchestra), playing the Kyiv. Chopin Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21. In addition, he conducted several master classes for local piano students. KYIV – Orysia Paszczak Tracz, writer, translator and The Coming to Australia every two years since 1979, the pia- Ukrainian Weekly columnist, presented an illustrated lec- nist has played more concerts there than in any other of ture at the Ivan Honchar Museum in Kyiv on July 28. the 100 countries where he has performed. He has now “Perogies on the Prairies: From Ukrainian village to played close to 600 concerts in Australia on those tours, Canadian mainstream” discussed how the Ukrainian vare- ranging from the Sydney Opera House to small country nyk, brought by the original Ukrainian pioneers to western and Outback towns. Canada about 125 years ago, is now a staple of the general Earlier this year, Mr. Rudnytsky’s concerts took place in Canadian menu. Britain, the Portuguese island of Madeira, several Pacific She presented a PowerPoint lecture on perogies (as islands (Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, they are called in Canada), an integral part of Canadian cui- Guam and Saipan), and New Zealand. On Guam last March, sine, showing their presence in everything from long cases he was the featured soloist and adjudicator in the Tumon of frozen perogies in supermarkets to Canadian politics. Bay Music Festival, which is the main one on the island. He This comfort food is a mainstream fast food. There is even also served last January as artist-in-residence for several a “Spicy Perogy Pizza” – a best-seller, invented by the main days at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, playing a chef at the Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. recital and working with piano students. This was Even with the knowledgeable audience in attendance, arranged through Prof. Ireneus Zuk of the piano faculty no solution was found to the question of why, how and there. when varenyky became “pyrohy” in western Ukraine. That is how they arrived in western Canada with the first set- Stefan Szkafarowsky tlers. The Polish word for this dish is “pierogies,” and the Poles arrived in the U.S. earlier than the Ukrainians. by Olga Rudyk Research shows that varenyky/pyrohy entered Polish cui- NEW YORK – Stefan Szkafarowsky, a renowned interna- sine from Ukraine, becoming “pierogies” in the Polish pro- tional bass is contracted with New York’s Metropolitan nunciation, and thus coming into the English language ear- Opera to perform the role of Count Monterone from lier on this continent. It is interesting that because of the October 20 to November 19. popularity of this dish in Manitoba, even the Polish church Count Monterone sets the plot for Giuseppe Verdi’s in Winnipeg holds “perogy suppers,” not “pierogi” suppers. renowned opera “Rigoletto.” As the opera opens in a mod- It would be helpful if Ukrainian communities avoided ern Las Vegas casino setting, the gritty and totally despica- using the Polish term – surely non-Ukrainians can learn, ble Duke of Mantua, who has his way with innocent Ms. Tracz noted. women, boasts of his prowess and of his latest conquest. It is common knowledge that Ukrainian churches in Count Monterone learns that it is his daughter that the North America are “built on perogies,” with the weekly sales duke has seduced. Monterone confronts the duke, of fresh varenyky supporting the income of many parishes. denounces him and demands the return of his daughter. The event at the Honchar Museum was held in the large Rigoletto, a hunchbacked court jester, aids the duke in find- exhibition hall then showing “Three dimensions of Vasyl ing new conquests. He publicly ridicules and cruelly mocks Krychevsky.” A highlight of the evening was the serving of Count Monterone. Rigoletto assists in the count’s removal “pareni” – steamed varenyky from the Cherkasy region by from court. Tetiana Shkonda, with a dollop of explanation on their It is then that Count Monterone, enraged by the vicious ingredients and preparation. Ms. Shkonda is a valued vol- behavior of Rigoletto, who himself has a daughter, calls unteer at the museum and also feeds Ukrainian soldiers down a father’s curse on him. With this, the stage is set for and wounded with her many traditional dishes. She teach- a dramatic opera filled with love, deception, vengeance, es at the Institute of Post-Diploma Training of the National murder and a surprise twist at the finale. University of Food Technologies in Kyiv. Tickets for any of these 10 performances can be pur- Ms. Tracz was also presented with the latest volume of chased at the Metropolitan box office or online at https:// the series “Ukraina i Ukraintsi: Poltavshchyna i Roman Rudnytsky at Peterborough Cathedral in www.metopera.org/Season/2015-16-Season/rigoletto- Slobozhanshchyna” (Ukraine and Ukrainains: Poltava and verdi-tickets/. Slobozhanshchyna Regions) by Ivan Honchar, which was England in 2014. published by the museum. The text is in Ukrainian, French and English, and Ms. Tracz is one of the volume’s transla- “Notes on people” is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the tors. So far, four volumes of the 18 have been published. Ukrainian community and the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due While she was in Kyiv, Ms. Tracz was interviewed by to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch number (if applicable). Items will be Lidia Karpenko for Kyiv FM Radio Era, and by Maryna published as soon as possible after their receipt. Marchenko for the newspaper Khreshchatyk. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40

New booklet... The Ukrainian National Association Inc. (Continued from page 10) will host a presentation by relief patterns and engravings that adorned the costly leather belts of officers; lead musket bullets; and fragments of imported German glazed tableware and Dutch porce- Dr. Petrusia G. Kotlar lain tobacco pipes. Using computer tech- niques, investigators have reconstructed three decorated belts of wealthy Kozak offi- “Wellness and Nutrition cers. Among the service structure’s debris and within the Baturyn fortress, many as a Means to Healthy Longevity” shards of delicate milk-glass plates painted with floral motifs were discovered. These were likely brought to early modern Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Baturyn from the Ottoman Porte. Finds of at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ imported goods indicate the trade connec- 60C North Jefferson Rd., Whippany NJ 07981 Dr. Kotlar, chiropractor, is a tions of the Kozak capital with Northern, well-known alternative health care provider practicing for 31 years. Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the Topics to be discussed include: Her holistic wellness practice in Islamic East. NYC encompasses spinal health, In the Baturyn suburb of Ostroh, a nutrition, exercise and apitherapy. • Ethno-nutrition As part of her continuing education ceramic stove tile bearing the relief coat of Seasonal Eating studies, Dr. Kotlar has completed arms of Pylyp Orlyk, a future émigré het- • coursework on Nutritional Proto- man and author of the first Ukrainian con- cols for Daily Living, Principles • Nutritional Trends in 2015 stitution (1710), was discovered. Alternatives to Chemical Medicine of Digestion, and Fundamentals Admission: gratis • of Herbal Therapy in Endocrinol- Archaeologists hope to locate the remnants ogy and Cardiac Health, among of Orlyk’s residence at the site where this others. Healthy snack tasting Organized by the UNA New Jersey District heraldic tile was found. In the fortress, 10 graves of 17th and 18th century burghers were exhumed in 2014. Three of them can be identified as victims of the Russian assault on Baturyn. The excavations of 2014 in Baturyn have yielded important data for research and reconstruction of the architecture and dec- oration of hetman residences as well as the accoutrement of Kozak officers. New archaeological finds testify to the vibrancy of grain agriculture, crafts and applied arts, as well as international commercial and cultural contacts of the town before the 1708 onslaught. CIUS, the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS), and the Ucrainica Research Institute in Toronto sponsor the Baturyn project. Prof. Zenon Kohut (CIUS) is its academic leader. Dr. Volodymyr Mezentsev (CIUS) and Prof. Martin Dimnik (PIMS) participate in this research and the dissemination of its results. Nearly 50 students and scholars from universities in Chernihiv, Kyiv and Hlukhiv took part in the excavations. A Ukrainian-language booklet, by Profs. Kohut, Mezentsev et al., “Arkheolohichni Doslidzhennia u Baturyni 2013-2014 rr. Palatsy Ivana Mazepy ta Kyryla Rozumovskoho” (Archaeological Research in Baturyn 2013-2014. Palaces of Ivan Mazepa and Kyrylo Rozumovsky) was published in commemoration the 70th birthday of Prof. Kohut (Toronto, 2015, 32 pp., 79 color illustrations). This is the fourth richly illustrated book- let presenting the work of Canadian and Ukrainian archaeologists and historians researching the capital of the Kozak state. The publication surveys the history of Baturyn during its golden age under Hetman Mazepa and the destruction of the town by Russian troops in 1708 and subse- quent rebuilding by Hetman Kyrylo Rozumovsky. The sack of Baturyn is described using 18th century French sources and the Kozak chronicle. The authors discuss the results of the 2013-2014 Canada-Ukraine excavations at the fortress and hetman estates. They examine the remnants of the palatial resi- dences of Mazepa and Rozumovsky and present computer reconstructions of their architecture and decoration. The paperback booklet is available from CIUS Press (telephone, 780-492-2973; e-mail, [email protected]; website, www. ciuspress.com) for $8.95. Dr. Volodymyr Mezentsev is coordinator of the CIUS Baturyn Project. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 17

mission. Credentials are the official docu- Ukraine’s... ments by which new heads of diplomatic missions are presented by their head of Family Compound in Kerhonkson NY (Continued from page 3) state as their official representative. just a few minutes from Soyuzivka Heritage Center: Ukraine and Canada are at a very high level UCC President Grod commented: “I of mutual trust and support. would like to congratulate Ambassador He noted that Canada had been one of Shevchenko on his appointment and look the first countries to provide immediate forward to working with him to further the military-technical assistance to Ukraine in strong relationship that exists between reaction to Russian aggression. According Ukraine and Canada and with the Ukrainian to President Poroshenko, Canada is one of Canadian community. There are a number the strongest and most reliable advocates of significant initiatives that we will need to and partners of Ukraine in the world. work on, including the ratification and Ambassador Shevchenko assured the implementation of the Canada-Ukraine Free president that he fully understands the Trade Agreement, strengthening the responsibility of his new mission. He also defense of Ukraine’s independence and sov- outlined the main priorities of his work: ereignty, negotiating a Canada-Ukraine political support that will guarantee Defense Cooperation Agreement, ensuring Canada’s further leadership in the interna- Ukraine is included in Canada’s Automatic tional coalition aimed to assist Ukraine, mil- Firearms Country Controls List, assisting in itary-technical cooperation and a free trade Ukraine’s continued democratic develop- area that requires real investment projects. ment, and strengthening ties with the Upon his arrival in Canada, Ambassador Ukrainian community in Canada.” Shevchenko will present his credentials to Governor General David Johnston and will Sources: UCC, Presidential Administration then take on his official duties as head of of Ukraine

supply of goods or water across the contact Two beautifully renovated homes on 19+ acres with large barn (formerly OSCE... line are interfering with the supply of water used as a theatre).  e main house has four bedrooms and four baths, with from government-controlled settlements to a large kitchen and other useful rooms. 2,800+ sq.  .  e second home has (Continued from page 3) non-government controlled settlements. 2,600+ sq.  . with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. groups, land mines or unexploded ord- The SMM has called upon the Ukrainian nances – coupled with the poor condition authorities and those in effective control of Other features, including a pond on the property, an in ground pool, and a of road networks – has hampered residents Luhansk and Donetsk to immediately cease tennis court (both in need of restoration), and a number of bungalows in need of rehab complete the picture. from accessing wells or from receiving attacks against civilians – including civilian water supply by trucks. In many cases, objects indispensable to the water supply  e owner is retiring out west. workers have been unable to conduct system – and to respect the Minsk agree- repair works due to ongoing shelling or to ments’ provisions, including an immediate receive spare parts needed for the repair of and full ceasefire and the pull-out of all Asking price is $895,000. the water installations due to restrictions heavy weapons. Contact Licensed Real Estate Broker Gerald Goldman with Simon Gray on the transport of goods across the con- The report is based on data collected by Realty, LTD for more information and/or showing. tact line. OSCE monitors from May to August in the In the report, the SMM says orders limit- Luhansk and Donetsk regions, including in 845-331-2321 or 914-388-1191 ing the freedom of movement and/or the areas not controlled by the government.

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. Christmas Card Project Last year’s Christmas Card Project with The funds received from this project are 7. Artists must be advised that entry into this children between the ages of 6-18 was very assigned to Soyuzivka with other donations contest constitutes (1) a waiver of all copyrights successful. And thus the Ukrainian National to the UNA publications – Svoboda and The artists have in their entries, and (2) permission to Association will again hold a contest to select Ukrainian Weekly and the UNF general fund. All republish entries without compensation. young artists to participate in the project. participants will have their art work published in 8. Winners will be notified by October 24, 2015. We hope to inspire younger artists to use both Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. their creative talents in a meaningful way. As To enter the contest, please read the contest 9. All entries must be received at the Ukrainian always the theme of the Christmas card will be rules listed below: National Association, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, “Ukrainian Christmas”. Please check details: NJ, 07054, Attn. O. Trytjak or oksana.trytjak@ 1. The cards selected will best reflect the verizon.net by Saturday, October 17, 2015; late Children between the ages of 6-12 (Group theme of a Ukrainian Christmas 1) and between 13-18 (Group 2) are invited entries will not be considered. Tel. 973 292-9800 to participate in the UNA’s annual Christmas 2. The young artist’s name, age and city, x3071. state will be printed on the backside of the card. Card Project. Each child is encouraged to 10. Judges’ decision will be final. enter the contest by creating one (1) original 3. One (1) original art work may be entered 11. All proceeds are dedicated to educational color artwork to be considered by our judges. per artist. Art work must be no larger than The artists should depict their idea of a and cultural programs for children at Soyuzivka. 8.5” x 11”. When printed the art will be Ukrainian Christmas. The winning designs 12. Donations are tax exempt as permitted by reduced to card size. will be reproduced and used by the UNA in its law. annual Christmas Card Project Fund-Raiser. 4. Drawings must be properly labeled on The winning designs will be recognized on the reverse of the art entry: PRINTED - name Please Print the reverse side of the card with the name, of artist (IN BOTH LANGUAGES), full address, age, city, state of the artist. Over 150,000 including telephone and e-mail, attach Name: ______ДРУКОВАНИМИ ЛІТЕРАМИ В УКРАЇНСЬКІЙ МОВІ cards are mailed each year to members in completed entry form. the community. The proceeds from the sale Name: ______5. Artists may use any medium: watercolors, of these cards are allocated to support the PRINTED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE markers, oils, crayons, on white paper. Bold renaissance of Soyuzivka, the cultural center of address: ______colors reproduce best in the printing process. our community. Over the years the community Tel: ______E-mail: ______has been very supportive especially when the 6. Entries will not be returned to the artists, community’s youngest talents are recognized. they will be the property of the UNA. DatE of birth ______NamE of school______18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 No. 40 Two North American troupes to present a kaleidoscope of Ukrainian dance

by Chryzanta Hentisz NEW YORK – Two premier North American dance companies, Cheremosh from Edmonton, Alberta, and Syzokryli from New York City, will join forces in col- laborative concerts on October 9-10, unit- ing Ukrainian communities from opposite sides of the continent. This exciting tour, in the Philadelphia area and New York City, highlights the beauty, grace and dynamic nature of the art of Ukrainian dance. The Ukrainian community in Alberta is tightly woven,” says Graham Currie, President of the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company. “We want to expand that sense of unity across Ukrainian communi- ties around the globe. Ukrainians strive to preserve our culture, and we connect with Orlando Pagan that on a very personal level.” Syzokryli rehearse for their upcoming shows. Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company is a leader of Ukrainian dance in Canada. It renowned for its rich repertoire, versatility Syzokryli member, commented on what the tances and be an ambassador of Ukrainian has earned a reputation of bringing an and high level of artistry has captivated show means to the group: “These concerts, culture; for those who dance, to love what amazing entertainment spectacle to the audiences for over 30 years, perpetuating are not just any show. These concerts are a they do. To perform with Cheremosh, cap- stage with its intricate choreography, skill, the legacy and vision of its founder, Roma symbol of what Pani Roma intended for tures this spirit of love and pride in our her- colorful costumes and dynamic music. Pryma Bohachevsky. Ukrainian dance. She wanted the love of itage. It’s an honor to be part of this dance Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Dianna Shmerykowsky, a senior Ukrainian dance to spread across great dis- legacy and the journeys on which these performances have taken us.” Something magical happens when two dance groups sharing the same passion and vision join forces. Senior Cheremosh dancer Zorya Belanger, who has been part of several col- laborative performances, says: “Performing together with other dancers who share our same passion for Ukrainian dance brings an unbelievable level of excitement and ener- gy to the stage. There’s some sense of com- petition, but also mutual respect and cama- raderie as we work simultaneously to cre- ate an unforgettable show for the audi- ence.” Do not miss “Kaleidoscope of Ukrainian Dance” on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, Pa., and October 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Space Theater in New York. Tickets may be purchased at the the- aters. For more ticket information for the Pennsylvania performance, call 610-416- Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company 6088; for the New York performance, call Dancers of Cheremosh at a rehearsal. 201-787-9524. Conference to examine legacy of World War II for Eastern Europe CIUS around the world are coming to Edmonton cal fronts during the Cold War, which pitted post-war developments in Eastern Europe to give presentations on the short- and capitalist Western democracies against in a way that encourages comparative anal- EDMONTON, Alberta – Preparations for long-term effects of the second world war Communist dictatorships with state-run ysis, focusing on the shared as well as dis- a major international conference at the in countries that were taken by the Red economies in a strenuous competition for tinct experiences of the states affected by University of Alberta this fall are proceed- Army and afterwards became republics, global influence. In Eastern Europe, official the war. Of course, the post-war architecture ing well, report its organizers, the Canadian satellites, or uneasy neighbors of the Soviet histories of the war and public commemo- of the region was dramatically altered by Institute of Ukrainian Studies and the Union. rations of it were scripted largely in defer- the collapse of the Soviet Union, although Center for U.S.-Ukrainian Relations at The war cast a particularly long shadow ence to the Kremlin so as to reinforce its Russia is currently attempting to resurrect Columbia University. “Contested Ground: over East European states that had been claims to hegemony over lands effectively the divisions that determined East-West The Legacy of the Second World War for major battlegrounds in the conflict, which ceded to Moscow’s control by the Yalta and relations during the Cold War.” Eastern Europe” will be held at the Lister killed tens of millions, mostly civilians. Potsdam agreements. Members of the public are welcome to Hall conference center at the University of After being contested militarily in the The conference will examine the post- attend the academic sessions, as well as the Alberta on October 23-24. struggle to defeat Nazi Germany, territories war evolution of various East European keynote banquet address by James Sherr of A number of scholars and experts from occupied by Soviet forces became ideologi- societies, whose development was very dif- Britain’s Royal Institute of International ferent from that of the liberated states of Affairs (Chatham House). As seating capaci- Western Europe. Long after hostilities ty at the conference and dinner is limited, ceased and reconstruction had largely been those wishing to attend are encouraged to completed, Eastern Europe retained its register and purchase banquet tickets well contested character as a result of the in advance of the two-day gathering, which redrawing of borders, geopolitical realign- will inaugurate commemorations of the ments, and East-West political, military, 40th anniversary of CIUS. economic, and cultural rivalries. For more information on the conference, “The impact of the war varied from coun- including the program, readers may visit try to country, which is why the conference http://ukrainian-studies.ca/2015/08/17/ will feature speakers from Romania, contested-ground-the-legacy-of-the-sec- Moldova, Ukraine and Poland, as well as ond-world-war-for-eastern- Finland and the Baltic republics,” explained europe/. Details concerning registration the director of CIUS, Dr. Volodymyr and the banquet will be posted shortly on Kravchenko. “The objective is to examine the same site. No. 40 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 19

Through Art exhibit, “Sixty Years an Artist: A Retrospective October 10 Performance, “Kaleidoscope of Ukrainian Dance,” January 17, 2016 Exhibition of Works by Zenowij Onyshkewych,” The New York featuring Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (New York) New York Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 and Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company (Edmonton), Symphony Space, www.symphonyspace.org October 4-18 Art exhibit, “Colors of Autumn,” Ukrainian Canadian Art Toronto Foundation Gallery, www.kumfgallery.com or 416-766-6802 October 10 Golf outing, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Annandale, NJ Jersey, Beaver Brook Country Club, 973-257-1857 or October 4 Concert with violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv and pianist Angelina [email protected] Alexandria, VA Gadeliya, “Ukraine: Journey to Freedom,” Washington Group Cultural Fund, The Lyceum, www.twgculturalfund.org October 10 Art project, “Pantalyk,” featuring fashion designs by Ira Philadelphia Lysa, Lucy Oleksuk and Marina Loziak, Ukrainian October 5 Seminar with Josef Zissels, “Ukraine and Its Jewish League of Philadelphia, www.ukrainianleague.com Cambridge, MA Community in Times of Crisis and War,” Harvard University, www.huri.harvard.edu October 10 Wine tasting fund-raiser, Ukrainian National Women’s Kenmore, NY League of America (Branch 97), St. John the Baptist October 6 Book presentation by Iryna Vushko, “The Politics of Cultural Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, [email protected] New York Retreat: Imperial Bureaucracy in Austria Galicia, 1772-1867,” or 716-984-4886 Columbia University, 212-854-4697 or [email protected] October 10 Book launch with Viktor Mishalow, “Kharkivska Bandura: October 8 Roundtable discussion, “IT Executives from Ukraine’s New York Geneza i Rozvytok Ukrainskoho Narodnoho Instrumentu,” New York Software Industry,” with Charles K. Whitehead and Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Adrian Slywotzky, Ukrainian Institute of America, www.ukrainianinstitute.org October 10 Presentation by Alexandr Motyl, “Ukraine: A Country at Shrewsbury, NJ War with Russia,” Ukrainian National Women’s League October 8 Film screening, “Freedom or Death” by Damian Kolodiy, of America, Monmouth County Library, 888-941-8188 New York The Ukrainian Museum, www.ukrainianmuseum.org or www.monmouthcountylib.org October 8 Photo exhibit featuring 13 Ukrainian photographers, October 11 90th anniversary celebration, Ukrainian National Women’s New York “Ukraine24: War and Peace,” The Ukrainian Museum, Parma, OH League of America, Pokrova Parish hall, 440-237-1347 www.ukrainianmuseum.org October 13 Film screening, “Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for October 9 Performance, “Kaleidoscope of Ukrainian Dance,” Ottawa Freedom,” Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada, Glenside, PA featuring Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (New [email protected] or www.cym.org/ca/ottawa York) and Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company (Edmonton), Keswick Theater, www.keswicktheatre.com October 16-18 Annual convention, League of Ukrainian Catholics, Holiday Kulpsville, PA Inn – Lansdale, 267-664-3857 or [email protected] October 9 Film screening, “Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Yonkers, NY Freedom,” Ukrainian American Youth Association, Ukrainian Youth Center, www.cym.org/us-yonkers Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions October 10 Lviv Coffee in Passaic, with Serhiy Fomenko, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Passaic, NJ Ukrainian Center, lvivkavapassiac.tumblr.com and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

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Thursday, October 8 N. Kewick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Tickets NEW YORK: At 7 p.m., Ukrainian American may be purchased at 215-572-7650 or filmmaker Damian Kolodiy will present his www.keswicktheater.com. For more infor- documentary “Freedom or Death.” The story mation call 201-787-9524. unfolds, narrated by the director, shifting Saturday, October 10 from peaceful demonstrations to violence, chronologically tracking how the civil upris- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ing in Kyiv became a hybrid war with Russia Society invites all to a book launch of having global ramifications. There will be a “Kharkivska Bandura: Geneza i Rozvytok Q&A session after the film. After the screen- Ukrainskoho Narodnoho Instrumentu” ing, stay for the opening of the exhibition (Kharkiv, 2014), by Viktor Mishalow “Ukraine24” at 8:30 p.m. Admission (Toronto). The book launch will take place (includes reception): $15; members and at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. seniors, $10; students, $5. The Ukrainian (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St.; tele- For additional information, call 212-254- phone, 212-228-0110; website, www.ukrai- 5130. nianmuseum.org. NEW YORK: The Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance NEW YORK: At 8:30 p.m., following the Ensemble from New York City and screening of “Freedom or Death” at 7 p.m., Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company of join us for the opening of the exhibition Edmonton, Canada present “Kaleidoscope of “Ukraine24: War & Peace,” consisting of 24 Ukrainian Dance.” Over 60 dancers join forc- post-revolution photo stories by 13 es to showcase their diverse styles and Ukrainian photographers. The photographs, unique interpretations of traditional taken during the 24th year of the country’s Ukrainian folk dance. The dancers’ beauty, independence, show a Ukraine both at war grace, strength and acrobatics create an and at peace. Among the photographers are amazing kaleidoscope of color, movement international photography contestants, and energy sure to delight the audience. The members of the Union of Ukrainian performance is at Symphony Space, 2537 Photoartists, photojournalists based in the anti-terrorist operation zone, and artists Broadway. Tickets may be purchased at published in the European and American 212-864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org or press (The New York Times, BBC News, from Oksana Lopatynsky at the Self Reliance etc.). The Ukrainian Museum is located at Association of New York, 98 Second Ave., 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212-228-0110; 212-777-1336. For more information call website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. 201-787-9524. Friday, October 9 SHREWSBURY, N.J.: Branch 98 (Holmdel/ GLENSIDE, Pa: The Syzokryli Ukrainian Middletown) of the Ukrainian National Dance Ensemble from New York City and Women’s League of America is co-sponsor- Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company of ing with the Monmouth County Library a Edmonton, Canada present “Kaleidoscope of presentation by Prof. Alexander J. Motyl, Ukrainian Dance.” Over 60 dancers join forc- Ph.D. of Rutgers University. The topic is: es to showcase their diverse styles and ”Ukraine: A Country at War with Russia.” unique interpretations of traditional The event will take place at 2-4:30 p.m. at Ukrainian folk dance. The dancers’ beauty, the library’s Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, grace, strength and acrobatics create an Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Call 888-941-8188 amazing kaleidoscope of color, movement or visit www.monmouthcountylib.org for and energy sure to delight the audience. The more information. The event is free and performance is at the Keswick Theater, 291 open to the general public.

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