Inside: l Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick honored in Pennsylvania – page 4 l UCCA writes to President Trump before G-20 – page 6 l Our community: Yonkers, Kingston, Parma – page 13

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association, Inc., celebrating W its 125th anniversaryeekly Vol. LXXXVII No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 $2.00 Netherlands to prosecute 3-1 victory at U-20 World Cup final four suspects for downing caps Ukraine’s historic performance Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 National Police Corps of the Netherlands NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands – The Public Prosecution Service of the Netherlands will prosecute four suspects for bringing down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 pas- sengers and crew. This decision was made on the basis of the investi- gation conducted by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), consisting of law enforcement agencies from Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, Ukraine and the Netherlands. The announcement was made on June 19 in Nieuwegein following a meeting with surviving relatives of the victims who died in the plane crash. The Public Prosecution Service will prosecute the following people: Igor Vsevolodovich Girkin, age 48, Sergey Nikolayevich Dubinskiy, 56, Oleg Yuldashevich Pulatov, 52, and Leonid Volodymyrovych Kharchenko, 47. The Public Prosecution Service alleges the four coop- erated to obtain and deploy the Buk TELAR missile sys- tem at the firing location with the aim of shooting down an aircraft. For that reason they can also be held jointly accountable for downing flight MH17. On June 19 the Public Prosecution Service said it would issue interna- www.facebook.com/fifau20worldcup tional arrest warrants and place the suspects on nation- Ukraine’s under-20 team celebrates its World Cup win. al and international lists of wanted persons. (This is why the full names of the suspects have been announced by Matthew Dubas Ukraine dominated the scoring for the remainder of the and their photos shown.) Three of the suspects have match with a brace of goals by Vladyslav Supriaha in the 34th Russian nationality, the fourth is Ukrainian. As the PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine’s under-20 men’s team put and 52nd minutes. (He is among few players to score multiple constitutions of both countries do not allow extradi- on a showcase final with its 3-1 come-from-behind win goals in a U-20 World Cup final, including Oscar’s hat-trick in tion of nationals, extradition will not be requested. against South Korea on June 15 at Lodz Stadium in the FIFA 2011 for Brazil.) Supriaha’s equalizer came off Serhiy U-20 World Cup in Poland. Buletsa’s free kick returned by South Korea, when Supriaha former colonel of the FSB, the Russian Federal South Korea drew first blood with a penalty kick in the captured a loose ball and fired it into the goal from eight Security• Mr. Girkin,Service. also On Julyknown 17, 2014,as Strelkov Mr. Girkin or Perviy, was min is a- fifth minute by Lee Kang-in. Through modern Video yards. His second goal came off a deflected ball by Yukhim ister of defense and commander of the army of the Assistant Referee technology, the play that triggered the Konoplia, when Supriaha beat the goalkeeper in a one-on-one self-proclaimed Donetsk people’s republic (DPR). penalty was reviewed and showed that captain Hwang to propel Ukraine in the lead. MH17 was shot down from this area. As the highest Taehyeon was tripped on the inside right edge of the penal- military officer, he maintained contact with the ty area. (Continued on page 11) Russian Federation.

(Continued on page 11) Ukrainian National Credit Union Association holds 38th annual meeting in Washington by Orysia Burdiak issues concerning Ukraine. Relevant credit union issues UNCUA were presented by Ryan Donovan, chief advocacy officer of the Credit Union National Association. WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian National Credit Union Following the briefings, delegates proceeded to Capitol Association (UNCUA) held its 38th annual meeting and Hill to lobby their respective elected officials, emphasizing spring conference on June 6-8, in Washington. the important issues discussed during that morning’s Thirty participants representing 12 Ukrainian American briefing. credit unions in the U.S. gathered to lobby their legislators A reception was held that evening for delegates. Special on Capitol Hill, attend presentations on current topics of guests included a delegation of six Plast leaders from interest to credit union leaders and elect a new board of Ukraine, who were invited to the U.S. by the Open World directors. Leadership Center to discuss scouting and youth leadership The conference commenced Thursday morning, June 6, with participants from other countries. Attending the eve- with a briefing on talking points concerning important ning reception were Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization politie.nl Ukrainian issues and those affecting credit unions, in order leaders from the local Washington area as well. This The four suspects in the downing of MH17 (begin- to prepare participants for scheduled visits with their leg- encounter provided a wonderful opportunity to network ning with top, from left): Igor Girkin, Sergey islators. Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the Ukrainian Dubinskiy, Oleg Pulatov and Leonid Kharchenko. National Information Service, briefed participants on (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

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Moscow says it’s ready Pentagon plans $250 M to aid Ukraine weeks, Mr. Volker said. “The future of Ukraine over the next five years will be The U.S. Department of Defense says it shaped in the next three months,” he told for gas talks with Kyiv plans to provide $250 million to enhance the senators. (Todd Prince of RFE/RL) national oil and gas company Naftogaz Ukraine’s military capabilities as the nation by Oleg Varfolomeyev continues to battle Russia-backed separat- Merkel backs extending Russia sanctions Eurasia Daily Monitor Ukrainy by the Stockholm arbitration court in February 2018 as a result of almost four ists in its eastern regions. The latest tranche of assistance will strengthen German Chancellor Angela Merkel Two long-term natural gas contracts years of disputes over the 2009 contracts. expressed her country’s backing for between Russia and Ukraine are set to And, as far as transit tariffs are concerned, Ukraine’s naval and ground forces through additional training and provision of weap- extending sanctions against Russia as she expire in December. And as this deadline Naftogaz has been revising them upwards met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr approaches, the two sides are preparing for retroactively, suing Gazprom in Stockholm ons, the Pentagon said in a statement on June 18. The list of weapons includes snip- Zelenskyy in Berlin on June 18. Speaking at necessary renegotiations. again last year, and estimating its claim at a joint press conference, Ms. Merkel said $11.6 billion (Naftogaz.com, July 6, 2018). er rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launch- Kyiv needs to avoid a repetition of that the sanctions imposed on Russia over This is big money for Naftogaz, which com- ers, counterartillery radars and night- January 2009 when, due to the absence of its seizure of Ukraine’s Crimea region and contracts, Russia stopped pumping supplies plains that it is short of funds to import vision equipment among other items, the its support for separatist fighters in eastern into Ukrainian pipelines and parts of Europe enough gas for storage ahead of next win- statement said. The new tranche will bring Ukraine must remain in place until Kyiv’s were left without gas. Having run out of time ter and is owed $2.3 billion by customers total U.S. military support to Ukraine since sovereignty is restored there. “As long as and under pressure not only from Moscow, (Facebook.com/andriy.kobolyev, June 6). 2014 to $1.5 billion. The United States but also the European Union, Kyiv then had Several days after the Russian prime min- “remains committed to helping Ukraine,” there is no progress on this front, the sanc- to accept the Russian conditions and sign ister addressed the gas talks with Ukraine, the Department of Defense said, adding tions cannot be lifted, and the sanctions long-term gas purchase and transit con- Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller offered another that it would help Kyiv “strengthen civilian related to Crimea can only be lifted if tracts detrimental to its economy. proposal, no less vague. The Russian gas control of the military, promote command Crimea returns to Ukraine,” she said. The The situation has changed since 2009, giant is ready for talks to resume gas sales to and control reforms, enhance transparency European Union, the United States and both commercially and politically. The two Ukraine, he said, adding that Gazprom could and accountability in acquisition and bud- other countries have imposed sanctions on sides no longer critically depend on one offer the country a price low enough so that geting, and advance defense industry Russia over Moscow’s seizure of the Crimean peninsula in March 2014 and its another. Ukraine has not been buying gas end consumers would pay 25 percent less reforms.” The Defense Department also support for the militants holding parts of from Gazprom since 2015, having cut con- than they are paying now (TASS, June 7). noted: “These reforms will bolster the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk sumption, boosted domestic production Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev reacted to this Ukraine’s ability to defend its territorial and Luhansk in a conflict that has killed and begun relying on gas purchases from offer in a social media post on the same day. integrity in support of a secure, prosperous, some 13,000 people since April 2014. European firms. Meanwhile, Russia is pre- He said current prices paid by Naftogaz for democratic, and free Ukraine.” (RFE/RL) paring to launch two new gas pipelines, imported gas are already lower than those at Ceasefire deals announced as part of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream, after which which the Stockholm court had obliged Volker: Kremlin not ready to end war Minsk accords in September 2014 and the old Ukrainian pipelines may fall entirely Gazprom to sell its gas to Naftogaz, but February 2015 have failed to hold. Ahead of Kurt Volker, the special U.S. envoy to into disuse by Russian state-owned monop- refused to abide. Mr. Kobolyev doubted that his Berlin visit, President Zelenskyy told oly exporter Gazprom. And, on the political Gazprom would sell its gas to Ukraine any Ukraine, told the Senate Foreign Relations Germany’s Bild newspaper that the sanc- plane, bilateral relations were spoiled cheaper, and he reiterated that Gazprom Committee during a hearing on Ukraine tions against Russia should be “expanded.” beyond repair by Russia’s forced annexation would not be forgiven the debt that had aris- that he had not seen “any indication” from Sanctions “are the only means to liberate of Crimea in 2014 and the continuing sup- en as a result of its legal defeat in Stockholm. Moscow that it wants to end the conflict. the occupied region and restore our territo- port by Moscow of Russian-fabricated sepa- Mr. Kobolyev also said Naftogaz is ready for The hearing was held on June 18, after the rial integrity and sovereignty and return ratism in the Donbas region. talks with Gazprom, but only in a trilateral Pentagon announced an additional $250 them to our people,” he said, adding: “If this In spite of concerns expressed by Ukraine format (Facebook.com/andriy.kobolyev, June million in military aid to Ukraine. The envoy does not work, the mechanism must be and the European Union, Russia has been 7). Undoubtedly, he meant with mediation said Russia isn’t the only threat to the sta- expanded.” On June 17, during a visit to dragging its feet regarding talks on new con- and support of the European Commission – a bility of Ukraine, pointing out that oligarchs Paris where he met with French President tracts, apparently having wanted to first see crucial ally for Kyiv in talks with such a tough often pull the strings behind the scene and Emmanuel Macron, Mr. Zelenskyy called for the outcome of April’s presidential election in adversary as Moscow, but also in order to stifle economic development. He called on European Union countries not to ease up Ukraine. Eventually, however, Moscow began avoid sharing blame with Russia for any pos- Congress to give Volodymyr Zelenskyy, their “diplomatic and sanctions’ pressure” to send signals that it was ready to come to sible disruptions to Russian gas flows to Ukraine’s new president, as much support on Moscow. In Berlin, both Ms. Merkel and the negotiating table. At this point, it is clear Europe in 2020, as had happened in 2009. as possible, saying the 41-year-old former Mr. Zelenskyy insisted that the peace pro- that Moscow is again preparing to use gas as The circumstances in which Mr. Miller comic has a window of opportunity to cess in eastern Ukraine needed to be a political weapon throughout the talks. From made his statement showed that Russia has break the oligarch hold. Ukraine will hold revived. The German chancellor said that Kyiv’s point of view, Moscow’s latest gas con- not abandoned its goal of forcing a (benefi- parliamentary elections on July 21 which talks between the advisers of the leaders of tract proposals are not commercially viable cial for Moscow) change in the Ukrainian could see Mr. Zelenskyy gain significant Germany, France, Ukraine and Russia are and can be interpreted as little more than political landscape. Mr. Miller spoke after support in the Verkhovna Rada to push scheduled for July. The four countries are an attempt to influence public opinion. meeting with leaders of the Ukrainian party through his reform agenda. Mr. Zelenskyy part of the so-called Normandy format for Russia is willing to extend the existing Opposition Platform-For Life, former will come to Washington for a meeting with contracts with Ukraine and to continue its Energy Minister Yuriy Boiko and Vladimir U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming (Continued on page 14) transit via the existing routes, Russian Putin’s friend Viktor Medvedchuk, at the St. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Petersburg Economic Forum. Furthermore, June 5. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Imprisoned journalists in occupied Crimea and Russia that Golunov’s defenders never noticed

by Halya Coynash Freedom House as one of the 10 “worst of very widely reported in the Ukrainian unproven “involvement” in the peaceful Kharkiv Human Rights Protection the worst” territories in the world for media and, Ms. Zudiyeva explains, helped pan-Islamist Hizb ut-Tahrir movement, Group media freedom. them to understand that they could use which is not known to have committed any Since October 2017, the Russian occupi- direct broadcasts on Facebook to inform act of terrorism or violence anywhere in Termination of the trumped-up charges ers have also been systematically arresting people about what was happening in the world. These so-called Hizb ut-Tahrir brought against Meduza journalist Ivan members of Civic Solidarity, the civic initia- Crimea. cases are one of Russia’s worst conveyor Golunov on June 6 was greeted as a tri- tive which arose to both help political pris- The importance of such reports cannot belts of repression, with men sentenced to umph by Russian and Western journalists oners and their families, and inform about be overstated, and it is likely that on some 17 years or more on the basis of suspect who had leapt to his defense. The outcome armed searches, arrests and politically occasions, the publicity has saved men who “expert assessments” and “secret witness- was probably also a propaganda success motivated prosecutions. Given Russia’s would otherwise have been in physical es.” In all the trials of Ukrainian Muslims so for Russian President Vladimir Putin, efforts to silence independent media and danger. far, the defense has totally demolished all whose intervention was widely believed to use of state-controlled propaganda chan- Russia, however, has retaliated with of the “evidence” presented by the prose- be behind the fact that the prosecution was nels to present arrests in the “correct light,” armed searches and arrests of those sup- cution, however the “judges” have invari- so swiftly dropped. the coverage provided by Crimean porting other political prisoners and ably passed the sentences demanded of What the case was not, despite all the Solidarity civic journalists was clearly not reporting such acts of repression. them. upbeat noises, was some kind of turning something the occupation regime planned The first serious offensive against Mr. Bekirov had recently become an point for Russia. to tolerate. The repressive measures meted Crimean Solidarity civic journalists was on accredited journalist for the independent The arrest of Circassian journalist Martin out were initially for “administrative October 11, 2017, with the arrest of six Russian resource Grani.Ru. His colleagues Kochesoko the following day on equally sus- offences,” although they included brief peri- men, including civic journalists and activ- there issued a statement on May 24 titled pect charges went virtually unnoticed. The ods of imprisonment. When that failed to ists Marlen (Suleyman) Asanov, Timur “In defense of Crimean journalists.” They vast majority of journalists in Russia and terrorize the journalists into silence or Ibragimov and Seiran Saliev. In 2018, write: abroad have also remained silent about the exile, the occupying authorities began Nariman Memedeminov and one of the “Crimea after annexation has turned arrests and imprisonment of around 10 applying charges linked with the peaceful coordinators of Crimean Solidarity, Server into an information black hole. On occu- Ukrainian journalists/civic journalists – all pan-Islamist movement Hizb ut-Tahrir. Mustafaev, were also arrested. None of this, pied territory in Europe there are acts of but one from occupied Crimea. Although this movement is legal in Ukraine, nor other acts of overt intimidation, repression about which the media virtual- If most people have at least heard of and there are no grounds at all for Russia’s silenced Crimean Solidarity, and 24 activ- ly do not inform people. It is the victims of Roman Sushchenko, the Ukrainian journal- decision to label it “terrorist,” the charges ists and civic journalists, most of them from persecution themselves who are forced to ist seized while visiting relatives in Moscow enable Russia’s FSB to get men imprisoned Crimean Solidarity, were arrested on March carry out the main work as reporters. Here and sentenced to 12 years on mystery “spy- for 10 to 20 years. 27 and almost immediately taken to Russia. it is impossible to separate journalism ing” charges, the arrests of nine Crimean On March 29, 2017, Crimean Tatar activ- Osman Arifmemetov, Remzi Bekirov, from human rights work and activism. Tatar civic journalists have been scarcely ist Bilyal Adilov was seized by masked men Rustem Sheikhaliev and Ruslan Never-ending searches, arrests and trials mentioned. This is despite the fact that all in camouflage gear from outside the Suleymanov had all played a vital role in on fabricated charges – it is about all of the reasons why it was imperative that col- Russian-controlled High Court in providing information about the persecu- this that Crimean Tatar civic journalists leagues stood up for Mr. Golunov apply at Symferopol while reading a prayer for the tion and other rights violations in occupied inform us. In a short period of time, they least as much, and probably more, in occu- release of political prisoners. Lutfiye Crimea. have become dazzling professionals, and pied Crimea. Zudiyeva, a Crimean Solidarity activist, The last arrests were internationally they have, of course, themselves ended up Russia set about crushing all indepen- recently recalled how it was her colleague, condemned as an attack on Crimean Tatar under attack.” dent media in Crimea immediately after Osman Arifmemetov, who immediately activists. All of the above-named men have Their invitation to colleagues to invasion and annexation and, after the first went live on Facebook, showing a video of been recognized as political prisoners by endorse their demand for the men’s year of its occupation, it was designated by the men abducting Mr. Adilov. This was the renowned Memorial Human Rights release can only be extended to all those in Centre. Only Memedeminov is facing charg- Russia, Ukraine and abroad who believe in es based solely on three innocuous freedom of speech and that 20-year sen- YouTube videos, two of which were posted tences are a horrific price to pay for telling Foreign Affairs Committee passes motion before Russia’s invasion of Crimea. the truth about repression in occupied by Wrzesnewskyj on Crimean Tatar genocide The other men are all charged with Crimea. OTTAWA – Canada’s Standing of 1944 be recognized as a genocide perpe- Committee on Foreign Affairs and trated by Soviet dictator Stalin, and that Quotable notes International Development on June 13 May 18 be designated a day of remem- passed a motion introduced by Member of brance for the Crimean Tatar deportation … Russia obstructs the work of your monitors, impeding the [OSCE Observer] Parliament Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Sürgünlik).” mission’s ability to obtain an accurate assessment of activities at the border, partic- (Etobicoke Center) to recognize the 1944 On May 16, Mr. Dzhemilev appeared ularly in terms of border crossings and vehicle inspections. Russia hinders moni- deportations of the Crimean Tatars by before Canada’s Foreign Affairs Committee tors from interacting with persons at the border checkpoints. In this manner, it Stalin as genocide. and had urged the passing of Mr. denies participating states valuable insight into the motivations and activities of Despite the efforts of several Wrzesnewskyj’s Motion-214 “Crimean persons crossing the border. Russia also prevents the mission from expanding its Conservative MPs to filibuster the motion Tatar Sürgünlik.” He spoke of the great sig- coverage along the border, which directly contravenes Moscow’s commitment to in the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. nificance for all Crimean Tatars for Canada ensure permanent monitoring of the Russia-Ukraine border under the Minsk Wrzesnewskyj’s perseverance paid off and to formally recognize the Sürgünlik as Protocol. the motion passed unanimously. genocide and to establish a Memorial Day. During the most recent reporting period, your monitors observed the movement “In this 75th memorial year of the 1944 The Crimean Tatar delegation briefed of more than 1 million persons, with nearly 10,000 people crossing per day at the Crimean Tatar Genocide (Sürgün­lik), I members of the Foreign Affairs Committee two BCPs [border checkpoints]. This daily total included nearly 400 persons in mil- would like to thank all the members serv- on this genocidal crime and the Kremlin’s itary-style outfits, some with badges or emblems of “DPR” and “LPR” or ing on the Foreign Affairs Committee for current methodical ethnocide of the “Novorossiya.” These numbers underscore Russia’s control over the forces that it realizing the importance of recognizing the Crimean Tatars in illegally annexed Crimea. arms, trains, leads and fights alongside in the Donbas. Crimean Tatar Genocide and passing my On June 10, Mr. Kara-Murza, a Russian The number of cargo trucks crossing the border increased over the previous motion unanimously in Committee,” said pro-democracy opposition leader, testified reporting period, with nearly 13,000 trucks observed crossing. However, the obser- Mr. Wrzesnew­ skyj. “I would also like to before the Foreign Affairs Committee about vation teams remain unable to observe any of the X-ray checks conducted by thank Chair Michael Levitt, who expertly the worsening human rights situation in Russian customs and border officials. As such, the mission cannot determine the prevented the filibustering of this motion Russia and increasing numbers of political nature of the contents of these vehicles. before the clock ran out.” prisoners incarcerated by the Putin regime. In October of last year, the SMM’s UAVs spotted several convoys of trucks and The motion Mr. Wrzesnewskyj intro- Mr. Wrzesnewskyj used the opportunity military equipment crossing the border from Russia into Ukraine through unofficial duced in the Foreign Affairs Committee to pose a question to Mr. Kara-Murza about crossing points. The limitations placed upon the Observer Mission by Moscow pre- reads: the plight of the Crimean Tatars and wheth- vented the mission from determining the contents of those trucks. The SMM “That pursuant to Standing Order er he would support a finding of genocide reported last week that Russia and its proxies continue to use illegal border cross- 108(2), and based upon the witness testi- regarding the Sürgünlik. ings under the cover of darkness to move supplies and personnel into eastern mony of Mr. Mustafa Dzhemilev on May 16, “I think it would be very important to Ukraine. … 2019, and of Mr. Vladimir Kara-Murza on make such a recognition,” answered Mr. Only when the observer teams are granted unrestricted access to all areas of the June 10, 2019, the Standing Committee on Kara-Murza. This gave Mr. Wrzesnewskyj BCPs and are allowed to witness the internal inspections of vehicles can we obtain Foreign Affairs and International the opportunity to give “Notice of Motion” an accurate picture of the situation on the ground. … Development immediately report to the on the matter. After the 48-hour wait peri- – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gregory Macris, speaking to the Permanent House the following: that in support of the od, this motion was moved, debated and Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna historic truth and as requested by Mustafa passed. on June 13. Dzhemilev, the Crimean Tatar deportation Source: Office of MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

Alexander B. Chernyk Medal presented to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

by Irena Gramiak JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The board of directors of the Ukrainian Federation of America (UFA) held its annual award reception on May 23 in the Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. This year’s reception honored Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who is the co-chairman of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. The award reception was co-hosted by two former co- chairmen of the caucus, former Reps. Jim Gerlach and Mike Fitzpatrick (older brother of the honoree). Former Rep. Charles F. Dougherty, founder and first co-chairman of the caucus, served as the MC for the evening. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) was being honored by the UFA for his outstanding leadership of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, his initiation of numerous important resolutions and statements on behalf of Ukraine, and his steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s rights to sovereignty, independence and integrity. The Ukrainian Federation of America is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 1991 and registered in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in Stephan Fartuszok Ukraine. The UFA develops, implements and supports pro- The board of directors of the Ukrainian Federation of America with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, who is hold- grams that preserve Ukrainian culture and heritage, ing the Alexander B. Chernyk Medal that was presented to him for his outstanding leadership of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. strengthen communities and improve the quality of life of those in need. spent four months working with Ukrainian counterparts on Congressional District. Following redistricting in 2018, he Rep. Fitzpatrick dedicated his entire professional life to the special project to implement the vital procedures that was elected to represent the people of Pennsylvania’s 1st serving and protecting others. As a special agent of the FBI, safeguard fragile democracies. Through this project he Congressional District, which includes all of Bucks county he focused on fighting corruption and supporting global developed a genuine interest and love for Ukraine. and a portion of northwestern Montgomery County. counterterrorism efforts. Being an expert in the field, he was Mr. Fitzpatrick was elected to the House of Representa­ assigned to develop an anticorruption bureau in Ukraine. He tives in 2016 to represent the people of Pennsylvania’s 8th (Continued on page 16)

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UNA CELEBRATES 125 YEARS: Snapshots from history, 1985

Nearly 400 congressmen, administration On the receiving line composed of UNA officials, members of the Ukrainian executive officers and a representative of National Association and its Supreme the UAC were: Supreme President John O. Assembly, as well as local Ukrainian com- Flis, Supreme Vice-President Myron B. munity activists on May 22, 1985, attended Kuropas, Supreme Vice-Presidentess Gloria a reception at the Russell Senate Office Paschen, Supreme Secretary Walter Building celebrating the centennial of Sochan, Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk Ukrainian settlement in the United States. and Supreme Organizer Stefan Hawrysz, as The reception was sponsored by the well as Robert McConnell of the UAC. Also Ukrainian National Association in coopera- present were members of the UNA tion with the Ukrainian American Caucus Supreme Assembly, who arrived by bus (UAC), The Washington Group, the from Soyuzivka, where they were meeting Ukrainian Association of the Washington at their annual session. Metropolitan Area and the local chapter of In attendance were members of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of Congress, staffers, representatives of the America. Reagan administration and the National

Natalie Sluzar, and archives of Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly UNA Supreme President John O. Flis speaks at the reception. To his left is UNA Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan.

Sen. Rudy Boschwitz (R-Minn., center) with Robert and Nadia McConnell of the Ukrainian American Caucus.

Rep. Benjamin Gilman (D-N.Y., second from right) with New York state residents George Sierant, Mary Dushnyck and Walter Kwas. Science Foundation. Among those attend- reception were: Sens. Robert Dole ing was State Department Counselor (R-Kans.), the majority leader, Robert Byrd Edward Derwinski, a former congressman (D-Va.), the minority leader, Peter Domenici from Illinois. The senators in attendance (R-N.M.), Ernest Hollings (D-S.C), Bradley included: Bill Bradley (D-N.J.), Rudy and Helms; as well as Reps. Thomas P. Boschwitz (R-Minn.), Lawlon Chiles O’Neill (D-Mass.), the speaker of the House, (D-Fla.), Dennis DeConcini (D-Ariz.), Jesse Robert Michel (R-III.), the minority leader, Helms (R-N.C), Frank R. Lautenberg Dante Fascell (D-Fla.), Don Ritter (R-Pa.), (D-N.J.). Paul Laxalt (R-Nev.), Charles McC. Fernand St. Germain (D-R.I.), Mary Rose Mathias Jr. (R-Md.), Spark M. Matsunaga Oakar (D-Ohio), Gerald Solomon (R-N.Y.), (D-Hawaii), Paul S. Sarbanes (D-Md.), Paul Florio and Gilman. Simon (D-Ill.) and Edward Zorinsky The atmosphere of the reception was (D-Neb.). that of an informal get-together with much Among the members of the House of mingling, hand-shaking and conversation. Sen. Charles McC. Mathias Jr. (R-Md., right) with UNA Supreme Vice-Presidentess Representatives present were: Robert A. There were no speeches, only concluding Gloria Paschen and UNA Supreme Vice-President Myron B. Kuropas. Borski (D-Pa.), Frederick C. Boucher remarks by UNA President Flis, who (D-Va.), Rod Chandler (R-Wash.), Fred J. expressed the Ukrainian community’s Eckert (R-N.Y.), Edward F. Feighan (D-Ohio), appreciation to members of Congress for Hamilton Fish Jr. (R-N.Y.), James J. Florio their support of Ukrainian causes and (D-N.J.), Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.), Bill issues of concern to the Ukrainian commu- Mystery bowler identifi ed Green (R-N.Y.), Paul E. Kanjorski (D-Pa.), nity – especially for those measures bene- Thanks to Olga Karmazyn, the unidentified bowler in the UNA “Snapshot from Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz), John J. LaFalce (D-N.Y.), fitting “our brethren in Ukraine, who do not history” of June 2 has been identified. He is Andrew Lysenko of UNA Branch 120 of Thomas J. Manton (D-N.Y.), Alfred A. enjoy the same freedoms as we in the Aliquippa, Pa. Ms. Karmazyn was responding to our request to help ID the one per- McCandless (R-Calif.), Dan Mica (D-Fla.), United States do.” son in the photo from 1966 who was not named. The photograph was from the first Bruce A. Morrison (D-Conn.), Samuel S. A photo archive of UNA history has been UNA national bowling tournament held on April 29-30 1966, in Aliquippa. The Stratton (D-N.Y.), Bruce F. Venton (D-Minn.), launched on the UNA website. It is a work in name has now been inserted into the caption information of our online edition and George C. Wortley (R-N.Y.) and Nick Rahall progress that will be expanded and refined. on the UNA’s Facebook page. Thank you to this loyal reader! (D-W. Va.). To take a look, go to unainc.org/una/the- The congressional sponsors of the una-is-125-years-old/. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Axios! Even if they won’t change Putin’s policies, Weeklong events marking the enthronement of the seventh metropolitan of the sanctions matter; ending them would be disaster Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States and archbishop of the Philadelphia Archeparchy were held, fittingly, under the theme “From Heart to Heart.” by Paul Goble more profound message: the West is not Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak, who arrived here from the Eparchy of St prepared to stand up for its principles and, Volodymyr the Great in Paris, which serves Ukrainian Catholics in France, Belgium, Sanctions against Moscow for its viola- consequently, rogue leaders like Mr. Putin the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland, returned to the country of his birth. tion of international law in Ukraine are can get away with almost any violation of His homecoming was a week of prayer, celebrations, meetings, conferences and important and worth maintaining as a international norms as long as they have meaningful encounters with the faithful, including during a special Youth Day. statement of what the West stands for, even weapons that no one wants to see used. Significantly, the City of Philadelphia joined in the celebrations, proclaiming June 2-9 if they won’t change the policy of a dictator As a result, ever more countries will go as “Heart to Heart Week.” unlikely to be swayed by the impact they nuclear on the assumption that having such We’ve seen wonderful photos and videos of Metropolitan Borys interacting with have on his people and may even allow him weapons not only means “never having to the faithful of all ages and abilities, as well as with the multi-ethnic residents of for a time at least to mobilize them on an say you’re sorry,” but also allows you to do Ascension Manor, the seniors’ housing complex located near the archeparchy’s anti-Western basis. whatever you want. Consequently, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. We’ve seen him meeting with the religious And while the imposition, and even sanctions against Mr. Putin’s criminal and clergy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, playing football with children, and strengthening, of sanctions against Moscow behavior must be maintained – not only in speaking one-in-one with countless individuals. These truly were “heart to heart” regarding its actions in Crimea and the the hope that Russia will ultimately change, experiences. Donbas may not lead the current leader of but also so that international law will tri- This past Sunday, June 16, we had the opportunity to see the new metropolitan- the Russian Federation to change course, umph. archbishop during a visit to our local parish, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic dropping them will have real consequences These thoughts are prompted by Church in Whippany, N.J., where he was joyfully welcomed by parishioners and for him and for the influence of the West in Ukrainian commentator Vitaliy Portnikov’s guests, including uniformed members of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization (of support of international law. question of June 19: “Crimean sanctions – which Metropolitan Borys is a member) and the Ukrainian American Youth On the one hand, if sanctions are an instrument or a symbol?” It was a ques- Association. He told the standing-room-only crowd attending divine liturgy that he reduced because businesses in the West tion prompted by Berlin’s renewed com- is moved by the reception he’s received in the first days of his service as metropoli- want profit and governments want to deal mitment to maintain sanctions even as it tan, and he thanked all for their support and prayers. Metropolitan Borys’s overarch- with Russia on other issues, Vladimir Putin ing message was one of inclusion, openness, unity, forgiveness and love. “Our poten- allows Moscow back into the tial is great,” he underscored, while offering his vision for the rebirth of the Church not only will have won this round simply by Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of through more involvement by all. waiting out the West, but he will take it as a Europe (ru.krymr.com/a/vitaliy-portnikov- Back on June 4, addressing the new metropolitan during the hierarchical divine given that he can engage in other aggres- krymskie-sankcii-instrument-ili-sim- liturgy and enthronement, the primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, sive actions in the future – and get away vol/30008024.html). Patriarch Sviatoslav, had said the Church in the U.S. must be returned “to the heart of with them when the Western democracies Sanctions are, in fact, both an instru- the Ukrainian community,” and added, “We look forward to the renewal of our grow tired. ment and a symbol – an instrument, even if Church in the United States, the modernization of our Church structures, the revival If sanctions end, that will send a mes- they do not change the policy of their of the Church’s mission... We look forward to communion with our Mother Church in sage to the people of Russia that the immediate target quickly, and a symbol of Ukraine and across the world.” Kremlin has won, undercutting those many what the West stands for with regard to Metropolitan Borys then commented: “To start a new life at 58 is a huge gift from heroic people there who oppose the Russia, the rest of the world and, not unim- God and a sacred privilege. I wish to lead the metropolia and archeparchy first of all authoritarian Putin regime and who hope portantly, itself. Tragically, those in the by listening. This is the land where I was born and baptized, where my parents died to build a very different Russia after he West who are prepared to give up all this in and were buried.” He noted that much had changed in the nearly 30 years since he passes from the scene, as he inevitably will. pursuit of short-term gains are growing in lived in the U.S. and acknowledged that there are “numerous challenges both in the They will be weakened, and those who number. Church and society.” He emphasized: “I believe that the Lord, who called me to this want to continue Mr. Putin’s course will be That is something dictators like Mr. new service, will lead me and the people entrusted to my care. Primarily, I wish to be strengthened. Putin have long counted on. Most of them their brother, father and pastor.” And on the other hand, if the sanctions know that playing the long game will work Recalling that Borys Gudziak, a scholar, founded the Institute of Church History in are lifted, that will send another and even for them because there will always be voic- Lviv; that, first as a layman, then as a priest, he was a leader of the Lviv Theological es in the Western democracies who will call Academy that developed into the remarkable Ukrainian Catholic University (he con- Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on for reaching out and overcoming differenc- tinues to be UCU’s president); and that it was under his extraordinary leadership as ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia es regardless of what those regimes have bishop that the Exarchate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in France was raised who has served in various capacities in the done. to the status of an eparchy named in honor of St. Volodymyr, we believe we can expect U.S. State Department, the Central But the most important victories the great things from this new head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in our country. Intelligence Agency and the International West has won in the last half century have We welcome Metropolitan Borys and we add our voice to say, “Axios!” Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the come precisely when it stood up for its Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/ principles, when it could appeal to others Radio Liberty and the Carnegie to do the same, and when leaders did not Endowment for International Peace. The sell out in the name of profit and conve- article above is reprinted with permission nience. June Turning the pages back... from his blog called “Window on Eurasia” That’s a point, as Mr. Portnikov makes (http://windowoneurasia2.blogspot. clear, that needs to be repeated again and Two years ago, on June 27, 2017, Col. Yuriy Voznyi of the com/). again. 27 Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was the third victim in a string of deaths of high-ranking Ukrainian servicemen who were tar- 2017 geted through car bombs. Col. Voznyi was sitting in a passenger vehicle when it exploded in the Kostiantynivka district of Donetsk Oblast. UCCA writes to President Trump The military prosecutor’s office investigating the death had classified it as a terrorist act, and the SBU said Col. Voznyi’s death marked the 23rd casualty that the agency had before G-20 summit meeting suffered since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and invaded eastern Ukraine. UNIS December 2018. Some experts declared that Russia was specifically targeting an emerging cadre of In its letter, the UCCA requests proven field leaders. WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian Congress President Trump to strongly condemn Also on June 27, Col. Maksym Shapoval was killed in a car explosion in Kyiv. He was col- Committee of America (UCCA), the repre- Russia’s aggressive acts against Ukraine, lecting evidence with Ukrainian reconnaissance divisions to substantiate Kyiv’s case of sentative organization of the Ukrainian including the illegal annexation of the Russian war crimes against the Kremlin at the International Court of Justice at The Hague. American community, on June 18 sent a let- Crimean peninsula; to significantly Col. Shapoval had planned and led recon raids deep into enemy-held territory in Russian ter to President Donald Trump in anticipa- increase sanctions against the Russian occupied Donbas. He was visiting Kyiv while on leave from a fresh stint on the war front. A tion of the U.S. president’s one-on-one Federation for its continued malign activ- short time after the assassination, a cyberattack was launched against Ukraine. He was meeting with Russian President Vladimir ities in Ukraine; and to condemn the ille- posthumously promoted to major general in 2017. Putin at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, gal imprisonment of over 70 Ukrainian (Continued on page 16) on June 28-29. political prisoners by the Russian The letter recounts the events of Federation and to call for their immediate November 2018 and the illegal seizure and release. ABOUT OUR NEXT ISSUE detention of 24 Ukrainian sailors by The letter concludes by mentioning the The next edition of The Ukrainian Weekly will be a double issue dated June Russian naval forces in the Kerch Strait. As Budapest Memorandum and the moral 30/July 7 that will be mailed to readers on June 28. a result of those aggressive acts by Russia, obligation the United States bears to take President Trump had postponed his side- the lead in preserving Ukraine’s territori- Following the Independence Day holiday in the U.S., The Weekly’s subse- bar meeting with Mr. Putin at the previous al integrity, sovereignty and indepen- quent issue will be dated July 14. G-20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in dence. No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 7

NEWS AND VIEWS A visit to Severodonetsk Our wonderful volunteers in Ukraine with UNWLA aid mission

Sister Evtymia, SSMI Olya of Lviv amidst gifts of food products that St. John’s Church gave to her needy family.

by Ksenia Hapij and makes holubtsi or borshch, and brings them to those who haven’t had a warm Andrew Yaresko Ten years of charitable work at St. John’s meal in a long time. She once visited an Father Yuriy Yurchyk (left) and Archbishop-Metropolitan Ihor Vozniak (right) cele- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark have elderly woman who was thrilled to be the brate liturgy at the blessing of Assumption of the Mother of God Chapel. taught us many things, but most of all they recipient of a warm meal. The woman have taught us to develop a close relation- asked Oksana who it was that sent her this by Oka Hrycak Father Stepan Sus, the director of the ship with the volunteers that we work with, wonderful gift. When Oksana replied that it Center for Military Chaplaincy of the be they here in the United States or over- had come from a church in America (mean- Severodonetsk is a city in eastern Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Lviv. As seas. Close interaction gives rise to under- ing that we at St. John’s had paid for this), Ukraine of a population of approximately a supporter of Father Sus, the UNWLA has standing and deep respect. I coordinate the the woman looked at her and said, “From 100,000 that was captured in May 2014 by donated to his mission of organizing bian- St. John’s volunteer projects and periodical- America? It’s still warm!” Russian militants. In July 2014, Ukrainian nual camps and programs for children in ly travel to Ukraine to visit those who help I also enjoy working with Iryna in Kyiv, forces regained control of the city. orphanages and in families touched by war put into motion the dreams that we have who belongs to the Society of St. Egidio, an In October 2018, I had an opportunity in central and eastern Ukraine. Father Sus for helping the less fortunate in Ukraine. organization whose prime concern is to to travel throughout Ukraine with a stop in was the first to acquaint us with the center Several weeks ago, I traveled to Kyiv, help those who are very poor. Members of Severodonetsk in my role as social welfare in Severodonetsk. Chernivtsi and Lviv and, as always, was the society prepare and serve meals in chair of the Ukrainian National Women’s I was traveling with Dr. Maria Furtak, inspired by the many dedicated individuals three locations in Kyiv, where over 100 League of America (UNWLA). The UNWLA our UNWLA liaison in Lviv, and Dr. Vasyl with whom we work. Sometimes people people come for food three times every has a long-time history of humanitarian aid Pazyniak, former national deputy and neu- ask me, “How do you know that you can week. During my most recent trip to Kyiv, I to Ukraine. Programs include the Wounded rosurgeon, to visit Severodonetsk, where trust these people?” It’s very simple. We joined them for one of these food distribu- War Victims Fund, founded in 2015, to the UNWLA is supporting a spiritual and selectively choose those who share our phi- tions. Some of the recipients are mentally assist with the needs of active-duty soldiers community center. We had stopped at losophy, we watch how they live their lives, disabled and unable to provide for them- and wounded warriors and families of Dnipro to visit several hospitals. Our next and consequently, find that it would be an selves, but many are simply elderly people those lost in war. Prostir Nadii, established goal was to travel east and reach insult to these particular people if we did who cannot survive on small pensions. in 2016 and affiliated with Ukrainian Severodonetsk. not trust them. I was most impressed to see that the Catholic University, treats soldiers and fam- Our journey started. At the stop at our Take, for example, Halyna – a mother of members of the Society of St. Egidio (all ilies with psychological issues that arise first checkpoint, we saw that Vyacheslav two adult invalid sons who are totally young people) not only distribute food, but from aftermaths of war free of charge. The Voloshyn and Serhiy Skala, our guides, are dependent on her and her husband. also take the time to speak with the people Babusi Fund, active since 1958, supports respected by the soldiers at the point and Instead of falling into despair, she reached who come to them – people, who are lonely elderly women who have no families. The had all the needed documents because we out to other families like hers. She traveled and hurting. Every Wednesday evening, a newly established Spiritual Growth of were allowed through with just a cursory from village to village in search of other square near the post office on the Ukraine Fund (2019) provides financial look. As we entered the town, we began invalid children and gathered them into an Khreshchatyk turns into a place of solace, a assistance to seminarians of both the looking for the address of the building that organization of 300 families. Through this place for people to find not only food and Ukrainian Greek-Catholic and Ukrainian was being converted into a spiritual and organization, she inspires desperate moth- warm clothing, but also a kind word. I spoke Orthodox Churches who will serve as community center. Finally, we asked two ers and frightened children, and offers with several of the recipients of these meals, priests in the eastern parts of Ukraine. them support groups, programs, contests, and one, in particular, touched me deeply. The UNWLA also has been working with (Continued on page 9) trips and much else. Who better to under- She said, “I had a good job for many years, stand them if not Halyna, who has had such and was a respected member of society. But a difficult time caring for her own sons for today, I live on such a small pension, that I many years? not only lack decent clothing and food, but I Another example is Oksana, who lives in have to stand in line for someone to give me the Carpathian Mountains. She was a piece of bread.” It’s heart-breaking. involved in our project of feeding the hun- Father Roman, who heads the internation- gry in Ukraine (a project that brought in al charitable organization Caritas in Kyiv and over $38,000 and delivered large bags of four other regions, deserves special mention. food to over 2,500 poor homes). Oksana He is a young, energetic, idealistic person does not drive, so unless she can find an who has a heart as big as the city where he available driver, she makes many deliveries lives. He and his co-workers embrace inva- on her bicycle. She visits the elderly and is lids, the elderly, poor families, people of the shocked at the living conditions of people streets and many more. I would trust my who are destined to survive on a pension of own grandchildren to his care. 1,500 hrv (more or less $50). This amount And I dare not forget to mention Kalyna, is not sufficient to cover rent and heating who lives in Lviv. She and her uncle, a expenses, not to mention medication, food Catholic priest, visit the poor in villages. and clothing. The stories they share are heart-wrench- And there are so many elderly who are ing, yet the warmth they bring to unfortu- barely surviving. When Oksana visits them nate families is an inspiration to all of us. in their homes, she often finds that they There are many other volunteers whom we lack warm clothing, so she goes to thrift have had the blessing to befriend – both shops and buys pants, sweaters and other Plast members and guests at the blessing of the chapel. necessary items. She often comes home (Continued on page 19) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25 No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 9

Ukrainian Greek-Catholic delegation visits communities in Israel

by Shimon Briman cally with Ukrainian Jewish Encounter Ukrainian Jewish Encounter about the purpose of his visit with a group of priests to Israel: “We came to visit our BAT YAM, Israel – The Ukrainian Cultural Greek-Catholic communities served by Center in Israel recently presented an eve- Father Patrick Sovyak. We prayed with ning dedicated to the memory of the promi- parishioners. They also lectured at the nent Ukrainian public and Church figure Ukrainian Cultural Center about Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (1865- Sheptytsky, who personally saved Jews dur- 1944). ing the second world war.” Hennadiy Nadolenko, ambassador of Seventy-two Greek-Catholic priests from Ukraine to Israel, noted that Sheptytsky the central regions of Ukraine accompanied “made an important contribution to estab- the bishop. They prayed together and visit- lishing relations between the Ukrainian ed places related to Christianity. and Jewish peoples when he risked his life According to Bishop Joseph, there are saving Jews during the second world war.” five Ukrainian Greek-Catholic communities Bishop Joseph Milian, the head of the in Israel – two in Jaffa, two in Haifa and one Pastoral-Migration Department of the in Netanya. Ukrainian Greek-Catholics who Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, spoke live and work in Israel gather to pray at during the event, held in early April, about these communities. The bishop estimates Sheptytsky’s life and activities, and his con- that his parishioners number several thou- tacts with the Jewish people. sand people. Embassy of Ukraine in Israel Afterwards, Bishop Joseph spoke specifi- The bishop pointed out, “Many have not Bishop Joseph Milian at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Bat-Yam, near Tel Aviv. yet found us. We have information that Lviv, and Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky there are many believers in Israel who had a wonderful relationship with their identify with the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic leaders. The priests who worked with Church. And we try to find them and pro- Sheptytsky told me that when he was pass- vide spiritual care. Therefore, we want to ing through different towns, the Jews car- send one or two of our priests to Israel, as it ried the scrolls of Torah and he kissed these is difficult for [Father] Patrick to serve scrolls. Sheptytsky was a man of ecumeni- simultaneously in several distant cities.” cal dialogue, which predated the decision of Bishop Joseph also emphasized that the the Vatican Councils of the 1960s about Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church has no such a dialogue,” underlined Bishop Joseph. problems with the state of Israel: “We have * * * absolute acceptance and absolute support After the emergence of the Ukrainian from the state. In Netanya, we have modest Greek-Catholic Church from the under- conditions for worship, so we are looking ground in the post-Soviet era, Joseph Milian for a new and more comfortable room. And was appointed to the parish of the village of for this, of course, one has to go to the city Univ and the surrounding villages of the hall to ask for a lease of another building.” Zolochiv district. In June 1996 he received a Bishop Joseph stated that he supports master’s degree in theology. After 1997 he the intention of the NGO Israeli Friends of continued his studies in the doctoral work Ukraine to hold a seminar for Israeli youth “The Christian Formation of the Laity in the in November-December of this year to dis- Light of the Scriptures of Metropolitan cuss the personality and heroism of Andrey Sheptytsky.” On April 16, 2009, Metropolitan Andrey on the 75th anniver- Pope Benedict XVI blessed the appoint- sary of his death. ment of Hieromonk Joseph as the assistant “This idea is very good. Ukraine has bishop of the Kyiv Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. A display honoring Ukrainians who saved Jews during World War II, including always been multinational and multi-con- Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky. fessional. There were several synagogues in Edited by Peter Bejger.

ties for adults and young Plast members. A visit... The Christmas season brought a live “vertep” and “koliadnyky” to the space. (Continued from page 7) Father Yurchyk sends us timely photo- women, Jehovah’s Witnesses in the town graphs of the well-scrubbed, sheetrocked square, who gave us directions. It turns out and newly painted spaces. Recently, when the building was next to their Kingdom he reached out again to the UNWLA to sup- Hall. port the upgrading of other floor space, the From the outside, the center was in very request was affirmed. The plan is to house poor shape and surrounded by rubble. activities for individuals with special needs. However, once inside, we found two work- An autism center already established in the ers who were converting the front room community is also hoping to have space into a beautiful, clean space. The UNWLA’s allocated. A most recent vote by the first donation of $7,000 was well spent. UNWLA Executive Board supported anoth- The workers called the pastor and direc- er $10,000 to continue repairs, bringing tor of the center, Father Yuriy Yurchyk, who total financial support to $25,000. was meeting with a German consular rep- On May 12, the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic resentative on a project. Father Yurchyk chapel named in honor of the Assumption approached; he’s a dynamic figure: positive, of the Mother of God and the center, the charismatic and full of boundless energy. Spiritual Social Center of Pope Francis, He shared his dreams for the building, were blessed by Archbishop-Metropolitan which included church space, a community Ihor Vozniak of Lviv. As he walked into the center, a kitchen and bathrooms. He men- center, Archbishop Ihor was overwhelmed Andrew Yaresko tioned that in a community overwhelmed by the beauty, expecting something simpler. Dr. Vasyl Pazyniak presents a gift to Father Yuriy Yurchyk. by separatists, he was already celebrating This became even more apparent during liturgy for about 20 people in the almost the blessing of the chapel, when the hier- dant support of the project. opportunities to grow Ukrainian spirit and completed room and was also hosting Plast arch was greeted by Plast members, parish- In closing, Father Yurchyk underscored: culture. The community is expanding. members for their activities. (Just as an ioners and guests totaling 70 persons. “Having such a beautiful location, we are Luhanshchyna is Ukraine!” aside, Father Yurchyk had served in Dubai Dr. Pazyniak represented the UNWLA, certain Ukraine will be here in Luhansk Donations from our Ukrainian commu- for three years, where he had over 15,000 and gifted the center with a painting of Oblast. Surely, this generation will need to nity in the diaspora would further enhance parishioners.) Jesus blessing children and a plaque send- undergo change, but already, children and the mission. Donations may be sent to: It was easy to agree to donate another ing good wishes, signed by UNWLA youth and their parents who visit us have UNWLA, 203 Second Ave. – 5th Floor, New $8,000 toward the center’s repair fund. President Marianna Zajac. He greeted all in Ukraine in their hearts and will pass it on to York, NY 10003-5706. (Please make a nota- Another room was added. Space continues attendance. Father Yurchyk and his parish- the next generation. Only with this kind of tion that the donation is for to house new projects, such as group activi- ioners thanked the UNWLA for their abun- spiritual and social center will there be Severodonetsk.) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25 No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 11

UNCUA holds... (Continued from page 1) with the Ukrainian community and to pres- ent the current scouting scene in Ukraine to the credit union leaders. The program on Friday, June 7, began with welcoming remarks by Andrij Horbachevsky, UNCUA chairman. Special guest Paul Grod, president of the Ukrainian World Congress, spoke on the vision of the world diaspora and the role of credit unions in its implementation. Presentations on topics of interest to the credit union industry followed by represen- tatives of the Federal Reserve Bank, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions and the U.S. Secret Service. Mr. Bohdan Shevchik, chair of the Association of Government Accounts Emerging Technology Working Group, provided par- ticipants with an emerging technology update on robotic process automation, data analytics and blockchain. Tamara Denysenko, board member and former CEO of Ukrainian Federal Credit Union in Rochester, facilitated a roundtable discussion focused on a look to 2020 and Delegates of the 38th spring conference and annual meeting of the Ukrainian National Credit Union Association together with beyond; in service to members and com- honored guests Patriarch Sviatoslav and Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak. munities. The credit union leaders were extremely Orysia Burdiak, president, reported on the Baltimore) and Bohdan Watral (Selfreliance Chicago), George Stachiw honored on Friday afternoon with a special work of the staff. (Selfreliance Chicago). (Selfreliance New England), Andriy visit by Patriarch Sviatoslav of the Ukrainian The 2019 credit union calendar was Vygnanski (Selfreliance Michigan), Yaroslav Greek-Catholic Church and newly enthroned dedicated to classic Ukrainian paintings of Bohdan Czepak (Cleveland Selfreliance), Zaviysky (Ukrainian National, New York). Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak. Mykola Pymonenko and Volodymyr Tamara• Members Denysenko of the (Ukrainian, Board of Directors:Rochester, Both prelates addressed the delegates, Orlovsky. Approximately 27,000 calendars N.Y.), Esteban Kaczurak (Ukrainian (SUMA Yonkers, N.Y.), Roman Petyk joined them for lunch, and posed for a were distributed to credit union members National, New York), Mary Kolodij (Selfreliance• By-Laws Philadelphia),Committee: Roman Nusia Kozicky Woch- group photo prior to attending their next in the United States this year. (Selfreliance Philadelphia), Michael Lewko Kerda (Selfreliance Baltimore). appointment in Washington. The following individuals were elected (Nova UA, Clifton, N.J.), Natalie Maruszczak On Saturday, June 8, the Association con- to the 2019-2020 UNCUA Board of (Selfreliance Michigan), Eugene Szestak Burdiak, Esteban Kaczurak, Stephen Kerda, ducted its 38th annual meeting, which Directors and committees: (Selfreliance Pittsburgh). Mary• Life Kolodij, Savings WasylInsurance Kornylo, Trustees: Bohdan Orysia included reports by management and vari- Kurczak, John Olijarczyk. ous committees. The election of board Horbachevsky (SUMA Yonkers, NY); Vice- Liscynesky (Cleveland Selfreliance), Orest Ms. Burdiak was elected president of the members for the 2019-2020 term was also Chair• UNCUA Bohdan Officers:Kurczak (Self Chairman Reliance Andrij New Temnycky• Supervisory (Self Reliance Committee: New York), Orest Association and the Ukrainian Cooperative held on Saturday. York), Secretary George Stachiw (Selfreli­ Bohdan Wruskyj (Selfreliance Chicago). Insurance Agency in Chicago. Agency staff UNCUA Chairman Horbachevsky report- ance New England); Executive Committee members are Christine Pylypowycz and ed on his activities for the past year, and members: Stephen Kerda (Selfreliance (Selfreliance Philadelphia), Vitaliy Kutnyy Nina Bebko. • Nominating Committee: Mary Kolodij

court to pass judgment on those accusations. the group stage and Italy in the semifinal. Netherlands... The trial will start on March 9, 2020, at 10 3-1 victory... Serhii Buletsa was awarded the Adidas a.m. before the District Court of The Hague, Silver Ball award and Danylo Sikan received (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) which will conduct the hearings at the the Adidas Silver Boot award. Schiphol Judicial Complex. For the first part An incredible run by Heorhiy Tsitaishvili South Korea’s Lee Kang-in was awarded former military officer of the GRU, the of the trial, the courthouse has reserved the from the Ukrainian side of midfield to the the Golden Boot award. Russian• Mr. Dubinskiy, military intelligencenicknamed Khmuriy, service. isHe a period from March 9 to 13, and also from penalty area was capped with a sweet goal Ukraine’s performance at this World Cup was one of Mr. Girkin’s deputies in 2014 and March 27 to 27. The courthouse will advise that found the corner of the net in the 89th was extraordinary considering that, histori- also head of the intelligence service of the on which of those dates – besides March – minute. cally, Ukraine never progressed passed the self-proclaimed DPR. He also maintained the hearings will actually take place. The South Korea had multiple chances in the Round of 16. Although the focus has been regular contact with officials in Russia. first part of the trial will not include the sub- second half, with five corner kicks and some on some of the leading goal-scorers during stantive details of the criminal case. dangerous moments in front of Ukraine’s this tournament, commentators have noted former military officer of the Russian The criminal investigation of the JIT has goal. However, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin that Ukraine played like a team from the Spetznaz-GRU,• Oleg Pulatov, the also special known asunits Giurza, of theis a been ongoing since 2014. On September 28, showed strong hands and a little bit of luck, beginning, and it was a team effort, not of Russian military intelligence service. In 2016, the JIT announced that Malaysian when a header by Lee Jae-ik deflected off individuals. Coach Oleksandr Petrakov thanked the players, staff and trainers for 2014, he was deputy head of the intelli- Airlines Flight 17 was shot down by a mis- Lunin’s hands to the top crossbar that nar- their combined efforts in reaching this gence service of the self-proclaimed DPR sile from the 9M38 series, which was rowly avoided a goal for South Korea. result. The team was greeted upon arrival and one of the deputies of Mr. Dubinskiy. launched by a Buk TELAR system. The sys- Lunin was awarded the Golden Glove award of the tournament, having kept in Kyiv to a hero’s welcome, complete with tem was transported from the Russian “clean sheets” in 1-0 wins against Qatar in champagne and flowers. the only Ukrainian suspect. He has no mili- Federation to an agricultural field near the tary• Mr.background. Kharchenko, He also received known his as Krot,orders is town of Pervomaiskiy in eastern Ukraine, directly from Mr. Dubinskiy and in July from where the missile was launched. After 2014 he was commander of a combat unit firing, the system – with one missing missile in the Donetsk region. At that time, there – went back to the Russian Federation. On was an armed conflict in that area between May 24, 2018, the JIT announced its conclu- pro-Russian fighters and the Ukrainian sion the Buk TELAR used to shoot down armed forces. MH17 came from the 53rd Anti-Aircraft The Dutch Public Prosecution Service Missile Brigade, a unit of the Russian armed will summon the four suspects, in order to forces from Kursk in the Russian Federation. account for their role in bringing down The JIT has issued a call for witnesses MH17 in court. They will be prosecuted for: aimed at other persons who played a role in Causing the crash of MH17, resulting in the downing of MH17, such as members of the death of all persons on board, punish- the 53rd Brigade. The investigation is ongo- able pursuant to Article 168 of the Dutch ing and will continue to focus on the crew of Criminal Code. The murder of the 298 per- the Buk TELAR and on persons who were an sons on board MH17, punishable pursuant important link in the decision-making in the to Article 289 of the Dutch Criminal Code. Russian Federation on military support to During the press conference, the Public eastern Ukraine in 2014. Prosecution Service of the Netherlands * * * emphasized that it is only announcing the For more information see the website of www.facebook.com/fifau20worldcup charges against the suspects; it is up to the the Dutch police, www.politie.nl. Heorhiy Tsitaishvili knee-slides following Ukraine’s third goal of the final. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

FILM REVIEW “Volcano” delights, but leaves many more questions than answers

by Ainsley Katz The longer Lukas stays in Beryslav, the escape the horrible manual labor of water- looks quite like the titular volcano of the clearer a portrait is painted of a topsy-tur- melon picking, he is severely beaten by pri- film. Finally, the reflection Lukas seems to Some have compared Roman vy, inside-out world of anarchy. The film vate security guards and thrown into a see of himself in the village chaos takes on a Bondarchuk’s recent debut fiction feature becomes a strangely casual indictment of deep hole, likely to die. It is only because magical realist twist as the anarchy of the Beryslav and its residents as the filmmaker Vova comes to rescue him that Lukas “Wild Fields” grows from lawlessness in the works of David Lynch, Federico Fellini and gradually hints at the complicity of the escapes his punishment pit in the middle of socio-political fabric to lawlessness in the Wes“Volcano” Anderson. (Ukrainian: Certainly Вулкан)there are toparal- the townspeople in the original disappearance infinite fields of sunflower. metaphysical, too. Lukas begins seeing a lels, but what delights viewers most about of the SUV and OSCE observers. Lukas In many ways, Lukas finally managing to doppelgänger of himself (albeit aged and “Volcano” is its exquisite cinematography glimpses the OSCE van being repainted in a replicate Vova’s parlor trick of balancing a bearded) around the village, first among and a pastiche of magical realism that village garage with local police assistance spoon on his face emblematizes Lukas’ the pictures on a Soviet-style “Hall of Fame” approaches the idiosyncratic fantasy of and accuses Vova of being in on the disap- transition into a local of the “Wild Fields.” board highlighting outstanding Beryslav Jorge Luis Borges. pearance plot in order to make money off Yet, there is the odd counterpoint to Lukas’ residents and, later, as a live person on a “Volcano” takes place in the “Wild the “big-city” outsiders. assimilation when Vova’s mother pro- fishing boat after Vova saves him from a Even more eerie is a scene at the nounces Lukas will never be “one of them” near-drowning accident. Ukraine that is part of the broader Pontic Beryslav Town Hall benefit show for because he comes from the capital, a place These reflections seem to represent two Steppe.Fields” (Ukrainian:The majority Дике of the Поле), action a region is set inof Ukrainian soldiers in which a townswoman of presidents, apartments and, most impor- distinct realities: “what is” and “what ought the village of Beryslav, about a two-hour’s sits in the background sporting the extrava- tantly, laws. Anarchy is simply not in his to be.” Where the water should be dis- drive north of Crimea. The viewer follows gant gray pearl necklace worn by an OSCE nature. turbed, it goes still. Where policemen an OSCE (Organization for Security and observer in the film’s opening scenes. As Lukas’ seduction into the life of complici- should be hard at work securing the public, Cooperation in Europe) translator, Lukas, this quick clip passes, the MC of the benefit ty and anarchic (im)morality of the steppe they are sitting around watching TV. Where from Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, who is show can be heard praising the generous, is developed in an incredibly believable there should be a vibrant volcanic eruption, tasked with translating for three interna- open and good nature of Ukrainian people. manner by Mr. Bondarchuk but, neverthe- the reality is a silent blinking light. Where tional observers inspecting military check- The irony is powerful; potential kidnappers less, there are moments that provoke some there should be an upstanding young man, points in Crimea. It opens with Lukas’ SUV – if not murderers – praise their own disbelief. For example, Lukas’ monologue on there is a resigned old fisherman. The breaking down on a country road and him morality. seven-year life cycles, in which one must “what is” reality is desolation. going to call for help, leaving the three Paralleling the gradual revelation of the dedicate everything to a certain goal and Moreover, even if the landscape panora- OSCE observers in the car. When Lukas town’s collusion is Lukas’ initiation into, then move on, seemed out-of-character and ma in the beginning of the film depicts a returns with a local man, Vova, and his and growing affinity for, the Beryslav way confused. Is the viewer supposed to assume true volcano (of which Ukraine has none) daughter, Marushka, both the car and the of life. Though at first Lukas protests the that Lukas’ next goal is starting anew in rather than a kurhan or other landform, it observers are gone. lack of honest work and honest living in the Beryslav? Or that he has abandoned this is not an active one. This volcano – whether Due to several poor decisions thereafter, village, he slowly learns to understand and philosophy of life cycles and succumbed to it represents hope, morality or passion Lukas finds himself stuck in Beryslav for seemingly respect the uncouth necessities the absurdist anarchy of Beryslav? Perhaps instead of passivity – is dead or dormant. If quite some time. To begin, Lukas never asks of anarchy. Having lost his passport and Lukas finds some kind of reflection of his there’s something bubbling deep below the Marushka or Vova to call the OSCE, police papers in the dormitory, Lukas is left identi- own internal conflict in the incongruities of surface, it’s not evident from the cold, dis- or news stations to report the situation or ty-less. Vova offers Lukas the escape of liv- these Ukrainian badlands. Perhaps he has passionate exterior. Perhaps the last vestig- request assistance. Then, when the first bus ing out life in Beryslav as someone new, finally found a place he can just be and this es of hope for “what ought to be” can be out of Beryslav is sabotaged by teenage saying many people in the area are undocu- makes him willing to stick his head in the seen in Vova’s “Noah’s Ark,” a boat he hooligans, Lukas goes to an under-age mented, but still they marry, have children sand (or, rather, the steppe) and ignore the believes will save him when the nearby party at a local youth dormitory with and lead full lives. As time passes, it seems complicit immorality of the village. dam on the Dnipro breaks and water floods Marushka rather than wait for the next bus. the opportunity to start fresh ensnares On the topic of reflections, the idea of a Beryslav. Or perhaps they are seen in the Lukas proceeds to lose his jacket at the Lukas. Lukas’ fate is seemingly sealed when mirror or double is recurrent throughout Statue of Liberty that Vova sports as a tat- party, including all his money and docu- news reports name him a prime suspect in “Volcano.” This was one of the motifs that too and has painted on his house. Is this a mentation. In these instances and more, the the case of the missing OSCE observers and most evoked Borges’ writings. Somewhat commentary on the thin line between anar- viewer begins to wonder whether Lukas a potential Russian saboteur in the OSCE’s reminiscent of the watery opening of chy and liberty, or is it a hint of dormant even wants to get out of the village, or, per- midst. Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma,” Mr. Bondarchuk belief in something better than “Wild haps, if a greater force is holding him there. Lukas is seduced by the local way of life opens “Volcano” with creatively angled Fields” chaos? At first, Beryslav is a conventional bor- despite knowing its quite egregious aquatic scenes: aerial views of rain patterns Mr. Bondarchuk has stated that the pur- derland town; far from central authority, wrongs. He sees firsthand that Beryslav on the dark waters of the Dnipro River, the pose of his art is to raise questions rather close to a war zone, almost forgotten. A “no residents are the culprits of the OSCE dis- passing of a large and rusty red tanker, a than provide answers. “Volcano” certainly man’s land” in the steppe. The village is appearances. He knows the local police are turbid boat wake that calms before view- succeeds in that regard. One is left wonder- neglected in contemporary Ukraine, yet its wildly crooked. He learns from trying to ers’ eyes. In every case, the water reflects ing: What is the symbolism of the white Soviet past provides no clear nostalgic con- earn honest money by working in the and reacts to the world’s whims. In another parachutists at the end of the film? And trast. The social and legal norms Lukas is watermelon fields that such “honest” work instance, two Beryslav policemen watch what does anarchy mean for Ukrainian used to, having grown up in the capital, are is impossible in the wild world of the in- two policemen arrest a suspect on TV. In society? And perhaps most fantastical: lacking. Tanks roll through from west to between. Here, “honest” work is akin to yet another, the muddled reflection of a What happens when the volcano wakes? east without stopping. brutal enslavement; when Lukas tries to “wandering buoy” with a blinking red light When does it wake? And how? No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 13

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE UAYA teens present donation from Ski for Ukraine fund-raiser

by Michael Kapitula Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) www. rsukraine.org, which is dedicated to provid- YONKERS, N.Y. – The Yonkers branch of ing programs to Ukrainian soldiers focused the Ukrainian American Youth Association on medical rehabilitation. (UAYA) this year created a fund-raiser The funds and a poster highlighting the called Ski for Ukraine – an effort that was efforts of the UAYA youth and the event primarily organized by the oldest youth itself were donated on Saturday, May 4, dur- members, ages 13-18. ing a charitable concert by virtuoso violinist Skiers and sponsors, along with the gen- Oleksandr Bozhyk in Brooklyn, organized erous support of the SUMA Federal Credit by the Revived Soldiers Ukraine (www. Union of Yonkers, N.Y., were able to raise a rsukraine.org). Two of the soldiers who total of $2,500. UAYA Yonkers donated the were already receiving medical aid attended money to a non-profit organization, the event. Three more soldiers began treat- Ukrainian Canadians welcome guests Michael Kapitula to “Lviv, Ukraine” pavilion in Kingston Two participants of the Ski for Ukraine project at Jiminy Peak. ment in the U.S. that Monday through RSU. they could find. Each skier had his or her The primary fund-raiser was during a own bib and number, which they wore ski trip organized by the Ukrainian Ski throughout the event. A registration and Association to Jiminy Peak Ski Resort in information table was set up at the base of Hancock, Mass., on March 9, with the goal the mountain. of supporting the rehabilitation of wound- The event generated a lot of buzz around ed Ukrainian soldiers. The UAYA registered the ski resort, which helped the youth and over 70 skiers to participate; skiers collect- ed $1 per ski run from as many sponsors as (Continued on page 16)

KINGSTON, Ontario – On the weekend of June 14-16, the Ukrainian Canadian community of Kingston, Ontario, once again sponsored the “Lviv, Ukraine” pavilion, marking the 50th anniversary of what is one of Canada’s oldest Ukrainian folk festivals. With full capacity audiences all weekend, the event, which is organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston and the Kingston Branch of the League of Ukrainian Canadians, was a great suc- cess. In the photos above: The traditional Ukrainian welcome with bread and salt greets guests to the pavilion. Young performers from the Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble get ready to go on stage. – Lubomyr Luciuk Michael Kapitula Organizers of the Ski for Ukraine fund-raiser holding the participant bibs. Parma parish remembers Holodomor

PARMA, Ohio – The annual commemoration of the victims of the Holodomor was held on Sunday, May 19, by the faithful of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Parma, Ohio, between the 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. liturgies. The memorial service, which was held outdoors by the Famine Monument, was served by the cathedral clergy, with responses sung by the parish choirs. Following the memorial service, the youth from the Junior Ukrainian Orthodox League chapter and the Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies participated by doing special readings about the Holodomor. The commemoration concluded with the laying of a wreath at the monument and the singing of the Prayer for Ukraine “Bozhe Velykyi” by the choir. – Father John Nakonachny 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

port of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial Russian court jails five Crimean Tatars Mariupol to take part in activities to mark NEWSBRIEFS integrity.” (RFE/RL) the fifth year of the city being liberated A court in Russia has sentenced five from Russia-backed separatists. Sitting on (Continued from page 2) National Deputy Dmytro Tymchuk dies Crimean Tatars to lengthy prison terms on the shores of the Sea of Azov, Mariupol lies extremism charges that they say are politi- talks aimed at ending the conflict. (RFE/RL, Ukrainian lawmaker and journalist about 20 kilometers from the frontline of with reporting by DW and DPA) cally motivated. The North Caucasus the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where some Dmytro Tymchuk has died from a gunshot Regional Military court in the city of 13,000 people have died since April 2014. wound that a fellow lawmaker says he sus- Rostov-on-Don on June 18 found the five Former envoy to be chargé d’affaires Mr. Zelenskyy attended joint military exer- tained while cleaning a handgun. Anton men guilty of organizing and/or participat- cises and was on hand for the opening of a The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Herashchenko, a member of Ukraine’s ing in the activities of the Hizb ut-Tahrir demining center. “We must now thoroughly William Taylor, will lead America’s diplo- Parliament, told the 112 Ukraina television Islamic group that is banned in Russia but redistribute the maximum of our attention matic mission in Kyiv during parliamentary channel that the apparent accident occurred legal in Ukraine. Teymur Abdullayev was to the Donbas,” the president said, referring elections in July, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on June 19 at Mr. Tymchuk’s home in Kyiv. sentenced to 17 years, Rustem Ismaiylov to the Luhansk and Donetsk regions under said on June 18. The 72-year-old Taylor will “Tymchuk’s wife called the police. She said received 14 years, and Uzeiyr Abdullayev the control of Russia-backed militants. serve as chargé d’affaires during the elec- that her husband was cleaning his pistol and, 13 years, while Ayder Saledinov and Emil “This is our land, our territory, and we want tion campaign and July 21 vote, the embas- while cleaning it, fatally wounded himself,” Dzhemadenov were sentenced to 12 years Mr. Herashchenko said. “Before the ambu- people from the other side, in the tempo- sy said in a statement. He replaces Kristina in prison each. The men were arrested in lance arrived, Tymchuk died.” Mr. rarily occupied territories, to see that Kvien, the deputy chief of mission who took October 2016 after Russia-controlled Herashchenko also said the authorities were Ukraine is flourishing here,” he said. After over as acting chargé d’affaires following authorities in Ukraine’s Crimea searched at Mr. Tymchuk’s home on June 19 to investi- the official part of the visit, Mr. Zelenskyy the departure of U.S. Ambassador Marie their homes. Two months later, they were gate the shooting. The 46-year-old national visited the city center, took selfies with peo- Yovanovitch in May. Mr. Taylor was ambas- transferred to a detention center in the deputy gained prominence as a blogger after ple, and even ran through a park fountain sador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009 and Russian city of Rostov-on Don. Last week, he reported details about Russia’s seizure with children. Earlier, thousands of people most recently was executive vice-president eight other Crimean Tatars were arrested at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Ambassador and annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean penin- attended a military parade in Mariupol to in Crimea and charged with belonging to Taylor said in a June 18 statement that he sula in February-March 2014. He also mark five years of being free from the mili- Hizb ut-Tahrir. Since Russia seized the pen- wants to build “strong working relation- reported on activities by Moscow aimed at tants’ control. “The lesson for Donbas is insula in 2014, Russian authorities have ships” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr inciting separatism in Ukraine’s eastern that when Russian forces leave, peace prosecuted dozens of Crimean Tatars for Zelenskyy and his team as well as “other regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in April begins,” Kurt Volker, U.S. special envoy for allegedly belonging to Hizb ut-Tahrir. Ukrainian officials and political forces.” He 2014. Mr. Tymchuk then created a group Ukraine, tweeted on June 14. In 2015, rock- Earlier, in March-April, Russia’s Federal said the United States also wants to main- called Information Resistance that seeks to et strikes hit a residential area of Mariupol, Security Service detained 24 Crimean tain its “strong partnerships with civil soci- counter Russian propaganda by exposing killing 30 people and wounding more than Tatars, also on suspicion of being members ety organizations and the Ukrainian peo- disinformation. He was elected to the 100. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, with of the group, following house-to-house ple” and noted that “The United States Verkhovna Rada in October 2014 as a candi- reporting by UNIAN, AFP and Interfax) searches in Crimea. (Crimea Desk, RFE/ remains deeply committed to the success of date of the People’s Front political party. RL’s Ukrainian Service) Russia begins handing out passports a stable, prosperous, democratic, and free (RFE/RL, based on reporting by 112 Ukraine, and we continue to stand in sup- Ukraina, Gordon and UNIAN) More Crimean Tatars’ homes searched Russia on June 14 began handing out Russian passports to Ukrainians from sepa- Police in Ukraine’s Russia-occupied ratist-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine, a Crimea region have searched the homes of move condemned by Kyiv as “legally void.” a Crimean Tatar activist and his mother – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a the latest in an ongoing crackdown by decree to simplify the process for Ukrainian Russian authorities against members of the citizens in the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Turkic-speaking Crimean Tatar community. or e-mail [email protected] regions to get Russian citizenship just days Crimean Solidarity, a rights group that has after Volodymyr Zelenskyy won the coun- members in Crimea and other parts of try’s presidential runoff on April 21. The SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Ukraine, said Russian police and security move was slammed in Ukraine and abroad officers on June 19 searched the homes of as an attempt to undermine the new presi- Akseit Dzhandzhakov and his mother in the dent. According to Russian state media, village of Sary-Su in Crimea’s central more than 60 Ukrainians from Donetsk and Bilohirsk district. The rights group quoted Luhansk were reportedly handed Russian Mr. Dzhandzhakov’s relatives as saying he passports at a ceremony in Russia’s Rostov was absent during the search. It was not region on June 14. The Ukrainian Foreign immediately clear why the searches were Affairs Ministry said the Russian move conducted, and the Russian-imposed won’t “have any legal consequences and authorities have not commented on the won’t be recognized by the Ukrainian side operations. The searches came a day after a and the world,” a statement quoted by court in Russia sentenced five Crimean Ukrainian media said. Ukraine has threat- Tatars to prison terms ranging from 12 to ened to revoke the citizenship of those who МАРІЯ ДРИЧ 17 years after finding them guilty of being accept Russian passports through the pro- Ліцензований Продавець members of the Hizb ut-Tahrir Islamic gram. Earlier this week, the European Union HELP WANTED Страхування Життя group. Rights groups and Western govern- threatened that it would not recognize МАRІA DRICH ments have denounced what they describe Russian passports obtained through what it Licensed Life Insurance Agent as a campaign of repression by the Russian- denounced as an illegal method. Giving Seeking lady for daily household work. Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. imposed authorities against Crimean Russian citizenship en masse to people in Includes cooking, cleaning, and caring 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tatars and others who have spoken out Ukrainian regions “runs counter to the spir- for elderly parent. Live in, or Live out. 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Meanwhile, both sides in the conflict on Ex-President Petro Poroshenko will June 19 accused the other of violating a donate the 1.75 million hrv (over $66,400 ceasefire under the Minsk peace agree- U.S.) that he won in a defamation case ments by firing mortar and heavy artillery. against the BBC to the NGO Come Back Since April 2014, more than 13,000 people Alive and a volunteer organization from have been killed in fighting between Kyiv’s Lviv, the NGO Help the Front, as reported by forces and the militants who control parts Ukrainian media at the end of May. In May of the eastern regions of Donetsk and 2018, some media outlets reported that Mr. Luhansk. (RFE/RL, with reporting by TASS) Poroshenko allegedly paid $400,000 to Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Zelenskyy pays a visit to Mariupol Cohen to arrange for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Ukrainian port of (Continued on page 15) No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 15

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine recognized the late on June 10 in the one-story building, said he regretted the “terrible tragedy” and NEWSBRIEFS Crimean Tatars’ deportation as an act of Ukraine’s Emergency Service said. The directed Prime Minister Volodymyr genocide in November 2015. In May 1944, dead included a nurse and five patients, Groysman to immediately set up a commis- (Continued from page 14) Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin ordered the according to an RFE/RL journalist. The sion to investigate. Deadly fires are not President Trump. That allegation was mass deportation of the entire Crimean cause of the blaze was not immediately uncommon in Ukraine due to outdated reportedly based on the BBC’s journalistic Tatar population from Crimea to Central clear. Police opened a criminal investigation infrastructure and poor security measures. investigation. Ukraine’s officials denied the Asia, collectively accusing the community into possible fire-safety violations. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, with report- allegations and sued the BBC for defama- of collaborating with Nazi Germany. Tens of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ing by AFP) tion. On March 28 of this year, the BBC thousands of Crimean Tatars died while apologized to Mr. Poroshenko for unsub- being transported on cattle trains or during the first few months after they arrived in stantiated allegations and announced it On the rst anniversary of the passing into eternity of would pay him damages. (Ukrainian Central Asia. The mass deportations are a Canadian Congress Daily Briefing) reason for the Tatars’ deep-seated mistrust of Russian authorities and many still asso- Ulana Kobzar Lithuania recognizes Crimean Tatars’ genocide ciate Moscow’s rule with oppression, exile, and suffering. Survivors and offspring of Divine Liturgies for the repose of her soul will be held on: Lithuania’s Parliament has recognized the survivors began unauthorized returns the deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944 to Crimea in the late 1980s. Ukraine’s • Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. by the government of the Soviet Union as Crimean peninsula was seized and illegally at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Port, FL; an act of genocide. A resolution on the annexed by Russia in 2014. Since then, the • Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. issue, approved by Lithuanian lawmakers Crimean Tatar community has been sub- at Chapel of Camp St. Basil, Beach Lake (Narrowsburg), PA; on June 6, calls the deportation “crimes jected to repression by the Russia-installed committed by the Soviet Union against authorities for voicing opposition to the • Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Crimean Tatars” and calls on the world annexation. (RFE/RL) at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Passaic, NJ. community “to express solidarity with the Crimean Tatars” and continue “the policy of Six killed in Odesa psychiatric hospital fire Please remember her in your prayers. nonrecognition of the illegal annexation of Six people have died as fire swept Crimea” by Russia in 2014. Seventy-seven through a psychiatric hospital in Ukraine’s Вічна Їй пам’ять! lawmakers voted for the resolution, while Black Sea port of Odesa, authorities say. one abstained. A similar resolution was Five people were hospitalized with carbon- Husband - Bohdan with family adopted by Latvia last month. The monoxide poisoning after the fire erupted

Activist and Philanthropist Arkadi Mulak Yatzkivsky, Dies

*** Born 9 May 1930, Kyiv, Ukraine. Died 23 commissioned 2nd Lt., performed in OUTSTANDING manner May 2019; Laid to Rest at the Riverside Military and Retired as Colonel. Cemetery, Riverside, CA, 21 June 2019. 10:15AM. *** *** Los Angeles, CA was his home. He was very active in His Parents were active Ukrainian Patriots; Mother was the affairs of Ukrainian Community in LA; was co-founder of from Lviv and Father’s roots were in Ivano-Frankivs’k, Western “Organization to Help Ukraine.” Organized a Program to Collect, Ukraine. In 1938 his Father was arrested and sent to GULAG for Repair and Deliver Wheelchairs to Invalids in Ukraine. Arkadi 25 years. He was released, by AMNENSTY, after WW II, late 1940s. was very generous with Financial Assistance to Ukrainian *** In 1939 his Mother, sister Lida, Arkadi and brother Yurko Academic, Cultural and Patriotic Programs in the US, Canada, were able to relocate to his Mother’s Parents in Lviv, Western and ln Ukraine; he established and funded Programs to increase Ukraine. His older brother, Lubomyr remained in Kyiv, where he qualifications of young Ukrainian Medics and Scientists; was a 13-year old student at a Military Aviation School. *** At established and funded program to collect NEEDED English the beginning of German-Soviet War (22 June 1941), Lubomyr was evacuated East-Beyond the Urals, where he continued his schooling; the 4-year old brother Yurko, then in Children’s Camp, was evacuated East, to Rostov-on-Don City, in Russia where he was adopted by a KGB member. *** Arkadi started schooling in Kyiv; continued in Lviv under the Soviets, and then under the German occupation --finished 3rd Year of Ukrainian Gymnasium. At the end of WWII, he was in Western Europe, in a Camp for Displaced Persons, in the City of Landshut, Bavaria. In the Camp’s Ukrainian Gymnasium he completed his HS-level education. *** In 1947 “US Committee to Save European War Orphans” brought Arkadi to New Haven, Conn, into an Orphanage. There he continued US HS education and earned US HS Diploma. In 1955, Arkadi earned BS Degree at UCLA, in Los Angeles, CA. He continued at UCLA Law School and completed 2 years; April, 2017 at the start of final (3rd) year he decided he did not want to be a lawyer; instead he decided to become a Chiropractor. For 2 Language Books for Ukraine. Arkadi was especially happy to live years, he studied the necessary pre-med subjects – but did not to see THE CONSTITUTION OF INDEPENDENT UNITED UKRAINE. complete the required 3 more years of study. Arkadi decided He generously supported his Family in Ukraine, especially in to work for Aviation Companies, eventually at the LOCKHEED- Lviv. BOING AVIATION CO, as Vice President responsible for Effective *** Arkadi Mulak-Yatzkivsky was loyal Patriot of the Use of Sub-Contractor Companies (over 240). He retired in 1992. United States of America and of Ukraine; he lived up to the *** During 1948-1951 Arkadi served in the US Army; expectations of his Parents. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. completed Russian Language Course at the Army Language School, Monterey, CA; deployed to Far East, he served, as Staff Prepared by Arkadi’s Friend, since 1948. Sergeant, at the Hqs, US Army, in Tokyo, Japan. When released John S. Kark, Ph.D. from US Army, he joined US Army Reserve and eventually was Colonel, Infantry, USA Retired Paid advertisement 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

ed is given only to very special people who Chernyk Medal... are friends of Ukraine and work to promote U.S.-Ukraine relations. (Continued from page 4) Bishop Andriy Rabiy, apostolic adminis- Since his election to Congress in 2016, trator for the Ukrainian Catholic Rep. Fitzpatrick has shown a strong posi- Archeparchy of Philadelphia, started the tion on U.S.-Ukraine issues. As congress- event with a prayer, which was followed by man and co-chairman of the Congressional Yulia Stupen singing “God Bless America” Ukrainian Caucus and a member of the and the “Prayer for Ukraine.” House Foreign Affairs Committee, he initi- Consul General Oleksii Holubov of ated several important resolutions on Ukraine’s Consulate General in New York behalf of Ukraine. He co-authored biparti- read a greeting from the ambassador of san legislation to strengthen cybersecurity Ukraine to the United States, Valeriy Chaly, cooperation between the U.S. and Ukraine. congratulating Rep. Fitzpatrick for his dedi- Most importantly, Rep. Fitzpatrick led the cated work in Ukraine. effort in Congress to provide Ukraine with An earlier recipient of the Alexander B. javelin anti-tank weapons. Chernyk Medal, former Rep. Gerlach, Rep. Fitzpatrick is a member of the praised the honoree and cited his dedica- Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and tion to his constituents in southeastern Infrastructure committees. He is a founding Pennsylvania. Mr. Gerlach was not only a member of the Congressional Citizen former co-chairman of the Congressional Legislature Caucus. On April 1, he was Ukraine Caucus, but also introduced a bill Stephan Fartuszok appointed by House Republican leader to repeal the Jackson-Vanik trade restric- The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble welcomes Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick with the Kevin McCarthy to serve as a commissioner tions that were placed on Ukraine. traditional Ukrainian greeting of bread and salt. on the U.S. Commission on Security and A letter was read from another recipient Robert A. McConnell, coordinator for Manor College; and the Rev. Roman Pitula, Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) also known of the Alexander B. Chernyk Medal, Rep. external relations of the U.S.-Ukraine pastor of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral as the Helsinki Commission. Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pa.). He wrote: Foundation’s Friends of Ukraine Network, of the Immaculate Conception. The evening began with members of the “Congressman Fitzpatrick is a good friend presented Rep. Fitzpatrick with a bell made Mr. Dougherty, who served as MC, spoke Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble greet- of Ukraine and to the Ukrainian American by blacksmiths of the Ivano-Frankivsk of the situation in Ukraine and the dire ing the congressman with bread and salt. Dr. community. Like Alexander Chernyk, Brian region of Ukraine. need for help at this moment in time. He Zenia Chernyk, president of the Ukrainian has demonstrated steadfast courage, vision Michael Sawkiw Jr., executive vice-presi- noted that Rep. Fitzpatrick is the only man Federation of America, welcomed everyone and leadership through strong statements dent of the Ukrainian Congress Committee he ever met who had walked the streets of and explained that the award being present- and legislative proposals for Ukraine.” of America and director of Ukrainian Kyiv before he walked the halls of Congress. National Information Service, not only con- After Dr. Chernyk presented the Alexander gratulated Rep. Fitzpatrick for his work but B. Chernyk Medal, Rep. Fitzpatrick spoke of also praised the Ukrainian community in his love for Ukraine: “I’m Irish and I’m trav- the area for its dedication. “We as a com- eling to Ireland and in August to Ukraine munity generate help for Ukraine in its with Brendan Boyle. … I love Ukraine as fight against corruption,” he noted. much as Ireland.” He said that during his Eugene Luciw, president of the time in Ukraine he had formed a special Philadelphia chapter of the UCCA, spoke of bond with the younger generation hungry the congressman’s vision, courage and for change. “They need a voice, and I prom- leadership. ise to be that voice,” he stated. Roman Petyk, chairman of the board of After the ceremony, guests were invited directors of the Ukrainian Federal Credit to a beautiful reception. Guests enjoyed Union (UKRFCU), thanked all guests in speaking with Rep. Fitzpatrick, wishing him attendance. UKRFCU was a major sponsor well and sharing their dreams for Ukraine. of the event; other sponsors were Net Cost Everyone indulged in the delicious buffet, and an anonymous donor. walking away only to snap a quick photo Guests of the evening included with the congressman. Ukrainian Consul Denys Semenovych; It was a beautiful evening thanks to the Hilary Levine, Andrew Demchick and Len event committee of Vera M. Andryczyk Grossman of the American Jewish (chairperson), Dr. Chernyk, Luba Kalyta, A former co-chairman of the Congress- Congressman Charles F. Dougherty, ional Ukrainian Caucus, Congressman senior adviser of the Ukrainian Feder- Committee, Philadelphia/southeastern Iryna Mazur, Halyna Keller, Jerome Jim Gerlach, co-hosts the awards pro- ation of America, serves as master of cer- New Jersey chapter; Kimberly Hamm, vice- Kindrachuk, Dr. Taras Lewyckyj, Roman gram. emonies. president for institutional advancement at Panasiuk, Dr. Jim Portwood, Mary Tatunchak.

of foreign relations and international secu- cerely thank every person who participat- Turning... rity programs for the Razumkov Center. UAYA teens... ed, donated towards, or generally support- Over the years, Col. Khararberiush “made ed the Ski for Ukraine fund-raiser. The (Continued from page 13) (Continued from page 6) the enemy’s life really hard.” Put together, organization looks forward to hosting a Another SBU officer, Lt.-Col. Oleksandr the three deaths in car blasts “are obviously organizers spread awareness about the similar event next year. Khararberiush, deputy head of the local a trend,” Mr. Melnyk added. “They were fifth anniversary of the Euro-Maidan and For further information, readers may fol- counterintelligence unit in Donetsk Oblast, coordinated from abroad, most likely by the Heavenly Hundred, along with Russia’s low skiforukraine on Instagram or e-mail died in a car blast on March 31, 2017, in Moscow, but not necessarily carried out by ongoing war in eastern Ukraine. [email protected] with comments and Mariupol. He was a thorn in Moscow’s side Russians… it could have been done by The UAYA Yonkers youths said they sin- questions. as he went after Russian saboteur groups Ukrainian [collaborators].” and their Ukrainian collaborators in the Similarly, Belarusian journalist Pavel region. Sheremet, who was living and reporting in In September 2017, the Kalynivka Ukraine, died in a car explosion on July 20, ammunition depot exploded and forced the 2016, in Kyiv during his morning commute evacuation of between 24,000 to 30,000 to work and the crime remains unsolved. people, but no fatalities were reported and An independent investigation by journalists schools resumed classes on October 2. Also implicated the involvement of the SBU. in 2017, an explosion in March at a muni- tions depot at Balakliia near Kharkiv forced Source: “Moscow’s hand seen in three the evacuation of about 20,000 people. deaths in car blasts of Ukrainian service- “This was obviously a vendetta by the men,” by Mark Raczkiewycz, The Ukrainian Kremlin,” said Oleksiy Melnyk, co-director Weekly, July 2-7, 2017.

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NOTES ON PEOPLE Hospital chaplain, a deacon of UOC, Vienna university presents exhibition wins Northwell Health President’s Award of churches designed by Radoslav Zuk UOC-U.S.A. SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Deacon Adrian Mazur, a 2014 master’s of divinity graduate of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., won a Northwell Health President’s Award in the category of Exceptional Patient/Customer Experience. The deacon is also a graduate of the North Shore Long Island Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education Program and is assigned to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in New York as an assistant to the cathedral priest – his father – the Very Rev. Todor Mazur. After completing his seminary education and the CPE program, he was immediately hired by Northwell Hospital, which is part of the Northwell Health medical system Northwell Health that today consists of 23 hospitals in the Deacon Adrian Mazur New York City and Long Island area. The system is the largest health care system, The President’s Awards were announced and the largest employer in the state of at the annual meeting of the board of trust- New York, with over 63,800 on staff. ees of Northwell Health. Nearly 1,000 Radoslav Zuk at the entrance to the exhibition space at Vienna Technical University. Since 2007 Northwell has honored administrative and staff members of the sys- employees/team members of the system tem were present. When Deacon Adrian VIENNA – Vienna Technical University ed a series of lectures, featuring several with President’s Awards. Such honorees are was announced as the winner, all those pres- (Technische Universität - Wien) presented speakers, including Prof. Zuk with the key- those “who truly represent the very best of ent from Cohen Children’s Medical Center an exhibition of Ukrainian churches note address. Northwell Health. Each year these awards erupted with joy, and the deacon nearly hit designed by Ukrainian Canadian architect A professor emeritus at McGill celebrate inspirational team members who the ceiling as he jumped from his chair to Radoslav Zuk. Titled “New Interpretation University in Montreal, Mr. Zuk has been surpass our expectations and standards of accept the award. (News of the award was of a Thousand-Year-Old Tradition – recognized nationally and internationally excellence and display compassion and posted by the UOC-U.S.A. on June 3.) Ukrainian Churches in Canada, U.S.A. and for his contributions in the field of innovation in everything they do.” The pro- This was the first time in Northwell Ukraine,” the exhibit was on view May Ukrainian sacral architecture. Among many gram honors team members in five catego- Health’s history that this award has been 21-25. awards is the Governor-General’s Medal for ries: Physician of the Year, Nurse of the Year, presented to a member of the Pastoral Care The opening of the exhibition took place Architecture in Canada and the State Prize Leader of the Year, Teamwork, and unit. An official banquet and program will on May 21 in the Exhibition Hall of Vienna for Architecture in Ukraine. Both major Exceptional Patient/Customer Experience. be held in July to honor all the President’s Technical University. Parallel with the awards were for his design of Ukrainian Deacon Adrian is a key team member in the Awards recipients along with their invited exhibit, the Architectural History and churches – the first, in Calgary, Alberta, and Department of Pastoral Care, serving as a families and friends. Research division of the university present- the second, in Lviv. chaplain in the Oncology Department at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. He was nominated for the Exceptional Patient/Customer Experience Award by his immediate supervi- sor, Amy Karriker, director of chaplaincy ser- High schooler wins softball Player of the Year vices at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. A portion of her nomination reads: by Ihor N. Stelmach “Although we all hope for positive out- SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. – South comes for all our patients, the reality is that Windsor High School’s softball “dual not all will survive. In these most difficult threat,” Maria Hanchuk, enjoyed arguably times, Adrian’s ability to comfort and con- the best day of her young life on May 30. sole becomes most important. In a letter, The outstanding left-handed pitcher/supe- one parent said ‘Adrian became one of the rior hitter underwent a pair of joyous expe- most important people in the hospital.’” riences that particular Thursday. The nomination continued: “Chaplain In the morning, while on a senior-class Adrian Mazur has chosen to work in the field trip, she was notified by her father, midst of medical crises, supporting the Mark, that she had won the 2019 Gatorade smallest patients and their families in the Connecticut Softball Player of the Year Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as they cope award, recognizing her outstanding athletic with life-threatening illnesses. It is his excellence, distinguished high standards of empathy that others quickly notice as he academic achievement and exemplary char- helps fearful, weary and distressed parents acter demonstrated on and off the field. who are trying to cope with some of the “My dad called me,” Hanchuk said in an worst days of their lives.” interview with the Journal Inquirer. “It “Adrian, who came to the ministry from came out of nowhere. He Googled it and an earlier career in finance and volunteer went, ‘Wait, I think you just got Player of work – especially with orphanages in the Year.’ He sent a screen shot. I was jok- Ukraine [under the auspices of the ing, ‘Oh my God, I’m going to cry.’ It was Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. – such a good feeling.” ed.], also works with adolescents in pediat- Later that afternoon Hanchuk tossed her ric hermatology/oncology. There, he helps 13th shutout of the season, lifting her to establish a connection and genuine trust Bobcats past Danbury 4-0, in the Class LL Maria Hanchuk aims for the fences. as the young patients face their own mor- state tournament. (South Windsor would tality, changes in their appearance and an lose to Norwich Free Academy in the quar- this fall plans to attend Endicott College in me. I’m always looking to improve and the overall loss of health and stamina.” terfinals a day later.) She finished her senior Massachusetts, where she will play softball. possibilities are endless at this point.” Deacon Adrian was one of five finalists year with a record of 20-1, striking out 262 Hanchuk is the first Gatorade In a stretch from April 24 through May in the Exceptional Patient/Customer batters in 129 innings. As a batter her aver- Connecticut Softball Player of the Year cho- 22, she threw 66 consecutive scoreless Experience award category. A special age was well above .400 with 15 RBI’s. sen from South Windsor High School. She is innings. selection committee comprising non- Hanchuk was vice-president of her a four-time All-Conference and four-time South Windsor coach Mandy Roczniak, Northwell employed individual business school’s student council and volunteered as All-State selection. speaking about her softball star in the and community leaders throughout the a yearbook editor and as a member of the “It was just knowing that I could get bet- Jounal Inquirer interview, noted: “She’s New York/Long Island area, reviews all school’s freshman-transition team. She ter and better each year,” she said. “Working been doing this for the last two years… nominations and makes award decisions. maintained a 3.39 GPA in her classes and hard over the winter is a big part of it for Maria deserves all this.” 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25 No. 25 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 19

Through August 4 Art exhibit, “Raw Reckoning,” by Michael K. Paxton, July 3-6 Brantford International Villages Cultural Festival, Chicago Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 or Brantford, ON Ukrainian Village Pavilion, Harmony United Church, www.uima-chicago.org [email protected] or 519-752-6222

Through June 23 Photo exhibit by Jenn Blatty and Dylan Tete, “Frontline, July 4-7 Nadiya Ye! Festival, Ukrainian American Youth Association Chicago Peace Life: Ukraine’s Revolutionaries of the Forgotten Ellenville, NY camp, www.cym.org/us-ellenville or 845-647-7230 War,” Ukrainian National Museum, www.jtblatty.com July 5 Potato Pancake Dinner, Ukrainian Homestead, June 28 Annual general meeting, Ukrainian Canadian Professionals Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com or 610-377-4621 Ottawa and Businesspersons Association (Ottawa), Lounge Room July 5-7 46th annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival, Vegreville at Vimy Brewing Company, 613-324-5409 or Vegreville, AB Exhibition Grounds, www.pysankafestival.com [email protected] July 6 Dance Camp performance and dance, Ukrainian June 28 through Art exhibit, “Ivan Marchuk: World-Renowned Weaver Lehighton, PA American Heritage Foundation, Ukrainian Homestead, August 18 of Polarities,” Ukrainian National Museum, www.ukrhomestead.com or 610-377-4621 Chicago 312-421-8020 July 6 Concert, with soprano Antonina Chehovska accompanied June 29 Webinar, Ukrainian-Canadian genealogy, Ukrainian History Jewett, NY by Volodymyr Vynnytsky, Music and Art Center of Greene Online and Education Center, Ukrainian Genealogy Group (Ottawa), County, [email protected] or www.ukrhec.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=53 www.grazhdamusicandart.org

June 29 Film screening, “Open Night,” Organization for the July 7 Petrykivka art workshop, with Halyna Nazarenko, New York Defense of the Four Freedom for Ukraine, Somerset, NJ Ukrainian History and Education Center, [email protected] https://opennight.org.ua July 7-14 Bandura camp, Association of American Youth of Ukrainian June 29 Musical evening in memory of Wassyl Slipak, “Silent London, ON Descent, Ukraina Country Club, [email protected] New York Music for Reflection,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org July 10 Children’s concert of Ukrainian folk songs, with pianist Jewett, NY Serhiy Salov, Music and Art Center of Greene County, June 29-30 19th annual Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense [email protected] or www.grazhdamusicandart.org Ellenville, NY of Lemkivshchyna, Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, www.lemko-ool.com July 12-14 Soyuzivka Cultural Festival, Ukrainian National Kerhonkson, NY Foundation, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, June 29-30 Sacred Heart Ukrainian Festival, Sacred Heart Ukrainian www.soyuzivka.com or 845-626-5641 Castle Creek, PA Catholic Church Picnic Grounds, www.sacredheartucc.org Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events July 1-5 Folk dance camp and workshop, Ukrainian American advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Lehighton, PA Heritage Foundation, Ukrainian Homestead, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors 570-708-1992 or 610-37-7750 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

This particular concert acknowledged Our wonderful... the accomplishments of many people and JACQUES HNIZDOVSKY organizations, and I am proud to say that, (Continued from page 7) in the category of help from abroad, St. PRINTS DRAWINGS PAINTINGS men and women, young and old, and in var- John’s received first prize. But even though ious parts of Ukraine. Each has his or her the award was granted to the St. John’s William Greenbaum Fine Prints has been in business now own story, and each deserves our gratitude. Charitable Program, this prize also belongs for more than 50 years. We currently have 25 signed prints When I was in Chernivtsi, I had the dis- to other generous people from outside our parish, many of whom are readers of The by Mr. Hnizdovsky for sale and we are seeking to purchase tinct privilege of being present at a concert more of his prints as well as his drawings and paintings. honoring volunteers in the entire Chernivtsi Ukrainian Weekly, and who have supported region. The hall was filled with people who us through the years. Congratulations to all had come to thank all those who work as of our donors, and thank you. volunteers in various fields of need. It was If anyone would like to join us in our char- interesting to see that among the volunteers itable ventures, please write to St. John’s were entire schools that instill the philoso- Charitable Program, 719 Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106, or call 201-207-4555. phy of volunteerism in their students. What a beautiful gift these teachers and adminis- Ksenia Hapij runs the office at St. John’s trators give to their students and to their Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, N.J., country! This was only one of many such and is the director of the Charitable Program celebrations that take place in Ukraine. at this church.

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Viktor Sokolowsky Open By Appointment Halyna Tokar (second from right), founder of an organization for invalid children in Chernivtsi, with her husband Floriy, invalid sons Bohdan and Ihor, and Ksenia Hapij Member: International Fine Print Dealers Association (right). 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 No. 25

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