Inside: l New York banquet marks UWC’s 50th anniversary – page 5 l U.S. and Ukraine conduct first bilateral cyber dialogue – page 6 l Plast holds international jamboree in Germany – page 11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXV No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 $2.00 Ukrainian Canadians extend support to Ukraine’s Kyiv moves to label Russia wounded-warrior athletes at Invictus Games as aggressor in Donbas war by Mark Raczkiewycz The bill also deems areas not controlled by Kyiv in the Donbas as “temporarily occu- KYIV – Ukraine last week took a legisla- pied,” like a similar law currently in force tive step closer to reflect the fact that Russia regarding the Ukrainian territory of Crimea is waging war against this nation of 42.5 that Moscow forcibly took over in March million people – an unprovoked invasion 2014, following a sham referendum held on that saw Crimea annexed and 3 percent of the peninsula in the presence of its dis- the easternmost Donbas region occupied by guised armed forces. Kremlin-led forces nearly four years ago. “The law also gives more leeway for the On October 6, the Verkhovna Rada president to enact martial law in the non- passed a law in the first of two readings government-controlled areas of the that names Russia as an aggressor state Donbas,” Mariya Zolkina, political analyst for pursuant to international conventions and the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives enables the armed forces to better defend Foundation, told The Ukrainian Weekly. “It the nation’s sovereign territory. changes the principles of the institutional More than 10,000 people have been [and] structural leadership on this territory.” killed and nearly 1.7 million internally dis- It also, according to experts, including placed persons have been uprooted from Ms. Zolkina, legally solidifies Ukraine’s their homes, according to estimates by the position to absolve itself of “what happens Presidential Administration of Ukraine United Nations and Ukraine’s Ministry of to its citizens in the occupied Donbas, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the gala reception for Ukraine’s Social Policy. whether financially, on a human or civil athletes organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress on September 22. Previously, the war was nominally rights level… it places the onus” on the deemed by law as an “anti-terrorist opera- occupiers. by Christopher Guly “It was really important for Ukraine to tion” that was de jure supposed to be led by “This further strengthens the use of the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly use this opportunity to highlight the fact the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) – as armed forces and expands their reach in the that it was its first appearance at the actually was the case in the early stages of [war] region,” President Petro Poroshenko OTTAWA – Team Ukraine took home 14 Invictus Games and is the only country fac- Moscow’s covert invasion starting in April said. “This reinforces arguments for giving medals from its inaugural participation in ing a battle for its sovereignty and territori- 2014, when Kyiv lost control of numerous Ukraine defensive weapons… [but it also] the Invictus Games in Toronto. But the ath- al integrity by an external aggressor,” cities and towns in the Luhansk and emphasizes a peaceful, political and diplo- letes, who competed in athletics, power lift- explained UCC President Paul Grod. Donetsk oblasts. matic path” to reaching peace. ing, swimming, archery, cycling and indoor He said that’s why President Poroshenko, Now, the law “catches up with reality on In turn, Russian presidential spokesper- rowing, reached the top of the podium in who was over the moon with Team the ground,” according to a note to inves- terms of the support and admiration they Ukraine’s second-place finish in the medal tors by Kyiv-based Dragon Capital. (Continued on page 19) received from within and outside the count, made a point of flying from New York Ukrainian Canadian community. City – where he participated in the opening The lead cheerleader was the Ukrainian of the 72nd session of the U.N. General Canadian Congress (UCC), which estab- Assembly and the U.N. Security Council ses- lished a committee to host the 28 Ukrainian sion on peacekeeping in Ukraine – to Canada’s Magnitsky bill athletes (15 participants and 13 back-ups), Toronto to cheer on his country’s military organized opening and closing receptions, and law-enforcement athletes. a vote away from becoming law and helped raise $100,000 (about $80,000 But Prime Minister Trudeau was a go for dents Andrei Sakharov and Natan U.S.) to provide needed assistance to active the UCC opening reception even before it by Christopher Guly Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Sharansky, tried again, via a motion, to get and former members of Ukraine’s Armed was known that his “very special friend” Canada to impose sanctions against not Forces and National Police through the Mr. Poroshenko would be present. OTTAWA – Canada’s long-awaited only those involved in the Magnitsky case, Ukraine Wounded Warriors Fund. “When we introduced the idea of the Magnitsky bill passed unanimously in the but against any human-rights violators in Both Ukrainian President Petro prime minister coming and spending time House of Commons on October 4 and is countries either “unable” or “unwilling” to Poroshenko and Canadian Prime Minister as part of this welcoming reception at the expected to receive the same endorsement conduct their own investigations into such Justin Trudeau attended the UCC’s Invictus Games, there was no hesitation. in the Senate and become law six years violations. Members of Parliament and sen- September 22 gala reception in Toronto on The Prime Minister’s Office jumped all over after the idea behind it was first introduced ators adopted the non-binding motion, the eve of the third edition of the games. it to make it happen,” Mr. Grod explained. in the House by a former Liberal Canadian which Mr. Cotler followed up with another Maryna Poroshenko, Ukraine’s first lady, “Whether Poroshenko was going to be justice minister and long-time human private member’s bill that again died when was there too, along with Ukrainian and there or not, Trudeau was already commit- rights lawyer. Parliament rose for the summer and a fall Canadian Cabinet members: Stepan Kubiv ted to attend.” In October 2011, Irwin Cotler, then the election resulted in Justin Trudeau’s (first vice prime minister, and economic Sprinkling some Ukrainian in his Liberal critic for rights and freedoms and Liberals wresting power from Stephen development and trade minister), Pavlo remarks at the UCC reception (“Dobriy international justice in the House of Harper’s Conservative government. Klimkin (foreign affairs) and Arsen Avakov vechir,” “Slava Ukraini” and “Slava Kanadi”) Commons, introduced a private member’s All three of Canada’s major political par- (internal affairs) of Ukraine, and Harjit and joking that “Petro’s going to speak to bill that would have declared inadmissible to ties indicated their support for the legisla- Sajjan (national defense) and Seamus you in French tonight too” [the president Canada anyone who was responsible for tion, however. O’Regan (veterans affairs) of Canada. did], the prime minister paid tribute to both the torture and death of Moscow tax Mr. Cotler, a Jew who is of Ukrainian and (Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister for Euro- Ukrainian soldiers in eastern Ukraine who lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in 2009 and the Russian heritage, did not run for re-elec- Integration and Euro-Atlantic Integration are defending “the values and principles we conspiracy to defraud the Russian govern- tion. But his Magnitsky bill found life in the Ivanna Klympush-Tsyntsadze attended the hold sacred to fight for peace, democracy, ment of taxes paid by the foreign-investment Canadian Senate, where last year UCC’s closing reception on September 30.) equality, justice and liberty.” company, Hermitage Capital Management, Conservative Raynell Andreychuk, a About 800 people paid $200 ($160 U.S.) Mr. Poroshenko praised his country’s which Mr. Magnitsky discovered. Ukrainian Canadian, introduced the Justice a ticket to attend the sold-out event marked The bill went nowhere, so in 2015, Mr. by important symbolism. (Continued on page 9) Cotler, who once represented Soviet dissi- (Continued on page 7) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

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Is Europe’s aviation watchdog about Huntsman: Ukraine key to improving ties cratic processes of our friends and allies.” Mr. Huntsman served as U.S. ambassador to The new U.S. ambassador to Russia says Singapore under President George H.W. to effectively isolate half of Ukraine? restoring Ukrainian sovereignty over all its Bush and as ambassador to China under unless it is renewed (Federalregister.gov, territory will be a key issue in his dealings President Barack Obama. He briefly ran for by Nikolai Holmov with Moscow as he begins his tenure amid a Eurasia Daily Monitor July 22, 2016). the Republican presidential nomination in Clearly, the proposed restrictions to be period of high tensions between the two 2012. (RFE/RL, with reporting by AP, AFP, On September 20, the Kharkiv City placed on the airspace controlled by Dnipro world powers. Speaking in Salt Lake City, and KSL.com) Council sent an appeal, addressed to Air Traffic Control would have a negative former governor of Utah Jon Huntsman on Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr effect upon Dnipro, Zaporizhia and Kharkiv. October 7 said he wants to improve rela- Volker meets Kremlin aide in Belgrade tions with Russia, but he insisted the first Groysman, regarding concerns over recent These major urban centers would face dam- Kurt Volker, the U.S. special envoy for actions by the European Aviation Safety aging consequences to local business, for- step would be for Moscow to return Ukrainian control to territory within its efforts to end the conflict in eastern Agency (EASA). Specifically, the appeal cites eign investment attractiveness, employment Ukraine, met with Kremlin aide Vladislav a draft bulletin allegedly sent by the EASA at the airports and beyond, as well as civil- internationally recognized borders. “This is an issue not only with the United States, but Surkov on October 7 in Serbia’s capital, to the Ukrainian State Aviation Service ian tourism and travel. Finally, by extension, Belgrade. Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica (SAS), proposing restrictions upon interna- such limitations on air links would undercut with Europe, Canada, and virtually every other developed country,” said Mr. Dacic said the two men held talks “dedicat- tional aviation in eastern Ukraine (City. the newly initiated visa-free travel system ed to the Ukraine crisis” in remarks carried kharkov.ua, September 20). between the European Union and Ukraine Huntsman, who was visiting his home state for a ceremonial swearing-in event. Moscow by state broadcaster Radio Television Neither the EASA nor the SAS have (EUobserver, June 12). Of course, these are Serbia. Mr. Dacic did not provide any other released the document in question into the not foremost considerations for the EASA, a seized the Crimean Peninsula from Kyiv’s control and has supported separatists in details and no specifics have emerged from public domain. Though the SAS confirmed body tasked with aviation security. the closed-door meeting. The venue of the receipt of the EASA document, the What exactly prompted the EASA to sud- eastern Ukraine in a war that has killed more than 10,000 people since 2014. The closed-door talks was not disclosed, Ukrainian agency has stated only that it will denly decide to tighten restrictions over although Serbian media said the two men eastern Ukraine? Whatever intelligence or United States, other Western countries, and liaise with the Ukrainian government to met at a Belgrade hotel. Ambassador Volker information this international body is acting the European Union have imposed sanc- adopt an official position (Avianews.com, tweeted on October 5 that he would meet on, is clearly sensitive and perhaps explains tions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine, September 20). To date, the aforementioned Mr. Surkov on October 7 to discuss “how to why the EASA’s original proposal document just one of many global issues separating the appeal by the Kharkiv City Council against catalyze Minsk implementation and restore has not been released. But, at least in the two countries. Ambassador Huntsman, who the adoption of the EASA proposal is the Ukraine’s territorial integrity.” The reference sole official notification and documentation public domain, there have been no recently presented his credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on is to a February 2015 agreement, signed in by a government body that exists in the observable dramatic increases in military October 3, told the Salt Lake City crowd that the Belarusian capital, that called for a public domain. operations within the temporarily occupied he wants to work with Moscow to solve the ceasefire and set out steps to end the con- According to the Kharkiv City Council’s territory of Donbas or along the line of con- crisis over North Korea’s banned nuclear flict that have gone largely unimplemented. appeal, it appears that the EASA intends to tact. Furthermore, there have been no civil and ballistic-missile programs. He called The October 7 meeting was the second restrict flights that fall within the Dnipro Air aviation crashes or major incidents within Pyongyang a threat to Russia and the rest of between Ambassador Volker and Mr. Traffic Control zone. Since the downing of this airspace since MH17 in 2014. If the the world, not just to the United States. Surkov, who is Russian President Vladimir Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH 17) and the EASA’s risk analysis has changed so dramat- “Acting together, we think the United States Putin’s point man for the conflict in eastern murder of all on board in mid-2014, the air ically, why has it and how credible is the and Russia could force the North Korean Ukraine. Belgrade is a neutral venue. Mr. space over the territories of the temporarily intelligence or information upon which that regime to the negotiating table to find a dip- Volker had refused to meet with Mr. Surkov occupied Donbas and the area of military new risk analysis is based? lomatic solution,” he said. Mr. Huntsman also in Russia, and Mr. Surkov is barred from the engagement remains closed. But if the pro- Another important question is how will spoke of possible cooperation with Russia in European Union under sanctions imposed posed EASA restrictions on the airspace con- the affected airlines flying to and from east- the effort to defeat the Islamic State (IS) mil- in response to Russia’s aggression against trolled by Dnipro Air Traffic Control become ern Ukrainian cities react? Zaporizhia air- itant group and in efforts to end the six-year Ukraine. The two held talks for the first time a reality, that would effectively block civilian port is serviced by Rose, Motor Sich, civil war in Syria, where Washington and on August 21 in Minsk. U.S. Secretary of air traffic over half of Ukraine – almost all air- Turkish Airlines, Anda Air, Bravo Air, Atlas Moscow back opposing sides. The severe State Rex Tillerson appointed Mr. Volker, a space east of the Dnipro River in fact. Global, Atlas Jet and Ukrainian Airways tension in bilateral ties also stems from a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, as the U.S. Thus, in adopting such a proposal, the (Flightstats.com, accessed September 24). January report by the U.S. intelligence com- special representative for Ukraine negotia- European aviation watchdog would effec- Dnipro Airport sees flights from Dnipro Air, munity that determined Mr. Putin ordered tions in July. (RFE/RL, with reporting by tively isolate the major Ukrainian cities and Ukrainian Airways, Ellin, Rose and Austrian an “influence campaign” targeting the 2016 TASS and Radio Television Serbia) transport hubs of Dnipro, Zaporizhia and Airlines (Dnk.aero, accessed September presidential election in the United States. At Kharkiv from civilian air travel. 24). Kharkiv is an air destination for, a confirmation hearing before a Senate Rasmussen: Putin proposal a ‘Trojan horse’ This would not be the first time these among others, Ukraine Airways, Turkish Airways, Lot, Belavia and Pegasus (Hrk. panel on September 19, Mr. Huntsman said airports have been cut off. In 2014, the Former NATO chief Anders Fogh aero, accessed September 24). there is “no question – underline, no ques- Security Service of Ukraine (known as the Rasmussen says Russia’s proposal to send European airlines will almost certainly tion – that the Russian government inter- SBU) requested restrictions for a period of United Nations peacekeepers to eastern not be willing to ignore the EASA’s restric- fered in the U.S. election last year. And two weeks. And the United States’ Federal tions. But perhaps domestic Ukrainian air- Moscow continues to meddle in the demo- (Continued on page 12) Aviation Authority (FAA) banned all flights lines could continue their flights to and to Crimea and Dnipro since 2014 as well. That ban lapses on October 27, 2018, (Continued on page 19) The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 Quotable notes An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., … let us be frank with each other and with ourselves. 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NEWS ANALYSIS New U.S. ambassador arrives in Moscow amidst worst bilateral relations since 2014 by Pavel Felgenhauer functionally handicapped. In more peaceful on North Korean terms. Profound and President Donald Trump. Those anti- Eurasia Dally Monitor times than today, the traditional credential seemingly intractable differences on Korea, Trump individuals, Mr. Lavrov asserted, ceremony in the Kremlin does not really Syria and Ukraine leave little prospect for “refuse to accept the democratically Veteran career diplomat Ambassador matter, but that formalized procedure takes any improvement in relations with the expressed will of the American people John Tefft, 68, who was pulled out of retire- on a deeper importance during the present United States (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, [who elected Trump] and are whipping up ment to man the United States’ Moscow crisis. Washington is apparently keen to September 7). Russophobia, attempting to blame Moscow mission in 2014, following the acute crisis have a fully functional ambassador in Meanwhile, on October 3, the Russian for their own failures.” precipitated by Russia’s annexation of Moscow, and an effort was apparently made Foreign Affairs Ministry blasted the U.S. According to Russia’s top diplomat, Crimea and the onset of the war in the to keep the time gap between Ambassadors authorities for allegedly intruding into the Moscow “takes into consideration the inter- Donbas, left the Russian capital at the end Tefft and Huntsman as short as possible. living quarters of the Russian Consulate nal political problems of the present U.S. of September. His replacement, Jon During the October 3 ceremony in the General in San Francisco. That mission had administration.” The Russian government is Huntsman Jr., 57, the former Utah governor Kremlin, President Putin spoke about the been closed down on September 2, as part apparently still trying to hold open the and ambassador to Singapore and China, need to restore strained relations with the of a diplomatic tit-for-tat exchange of door for a possible rapprochement with arrived from Washington on Monday, United States “on the basis of recognition of restrictive moves by Moscow and President Trump, who is seen as a potential October 2, immediately after being con- mutual national interests and noninterfer- Washington, initially triggered by accusa- friend and partner, though handicapped by firmed by the Senate. ence in internal affairs.” At the same time, tions of Moscow’s clandestine involvement opponents. But hope is fading and Russia On Tuesday, October 3, he delivered his Mr. Putin once again outlined his country’s in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. The sees itself forced to fight back against an credentials to President Vladimir Putin, at a substantial differences with the U.S. families of Russian diplomats were given aggressive and hostile United States ceremony in the Kremlin, with Foreign In Syria, Mr. Putin praised the Russian until October to pack and leave their adja- (Militarynews.ru, October 4). Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov and presiden- bombing campaign and the “diplomatic cent living quarters, which were apparently Moscow’s foreign affairs minister has tial foreign affairs advisor Yuri Ushakov pres- efforts by Turkey, Iran and Russia” in inspected by U.S. officials after the Russian also been backing up combative statements ent. Under Russian protocol rules, the formal achieving progress in defeating the Islamic personnel cleared out. made by the Russian military, which has introduction of new ambassadors is held State, while not even mentioning the U.S.- The Foreign Affairs Ministry insisted the repeatedly accused its U.S. counterparts of twice a year, and some arrivals may wait led anti-Islamic State coalition. The Russian consulate complex in San Francisco is still siding with the Islamic State and other ter- many months before meeting Mr. Putin. leader also condemned the nuclear and covered by diplomatic immunity, which rorist groups in Syria in organizing attacks Some 20 ambassadors from various coun- missile tests by North Korea as violating Moscow has not agreed to remove, that the on pro-Bashar al-Assad forces and their tries assembled in the Kremlin that Tuesday. United Nations resolutions, while adding, U.S. officials had not been invited to enter Russian advisors (see EDM, September 28). According to Moscow press reports, “But military rhetoric is a dead end and the abandoned premises, as well as that they The U.S. Armed Forces and their allies in Ambassador Huntsman specifically raced to disastrous – all sides must seek a peaceful are “invaders” and in violation of interna- Syria have, according to Mr. Lavrov, been Moscow to make the October 3 ceremony compromise.” It is a truism in diplomacy tional law. The ministry threatened to “organizing deadly provocations against and will travel to Washington in a fortnight that whatever comes in a political state- respond in kind and suggested Russian Russian service personnel in Syria.” The for consultations before returning to perma- ment before the “but” means practically intelligence services could invade U.S. diplo- U.S. soldiers and their allies are deployed in nently fill his position (Moskovsky nothing (Kommersant, October 4). matic offices in Russia (Interfax, October 3). Syria “illegally,” Mr. Lavrov claimed, because Komsomolets, October 4). Mr. Putin seems to be continuing to root Foreign Affairs Minister Lavrov singled they were not invited by Mr. al-Assad like Before a formal introduction to the for Pyongyang in its standoff with out internal U.S. political strife as the main the Russians. Russian president, a newly appointed for- Washington and its allies by advocating a source of worsening bilateral relations and eign ambassador in Moscow is somewhat “compromise” solution of the nuclear crisis indicted the political opponents of (Continued on page 16) Council of Europe’s rights chief decries abuses, says Russia ‘only country not cooperating’

by Pete Baumgartner Europe’s rights chief come amid the bizarre independent human rights defenders and Council of Europe it cooperates in good RFE/RL case of Chechen singer Zelimkhan Bakayev, journalists have all been squeezed out of faith, it carries out reforms, and it works in who vanished shortly after flying from the situation. Either they are in detention dialogue and cooperation with the different PRAGUE – The Council of Europe’s Moscow to the Chechen capital, Grozny, on or they have left,” he said. “Russia until now bodies of the Council of Europe to improve human rights chief says there is a “lot of August 8. has put a veto – it doesn’t allow U.N. human the human rights situation,” said Mr. work to do” in Russia as he criticized rights monitors access there, it doesn’t Muiznieks. Crimea Violations Moscow’s lack of cooperation amid reports allow the OSCE [Organization for Security Human rights situation in Europe of rights abuses in Chechnya and Russia- Mr. Muiznieks also said he was deeply and Cooperation in Europe], and it doesn’t occupied Crimea. concerned by reports of human rights vio- allow me – so I’m hoping that will change Mr. Muiznieks concluded by saying the “Russia is the only country that has not lations in Ukraine’s Crimean region, which because there is a need for people on the human rights situation in Europe has got- cooperated with my office in the last couple Russia invaded and illegally annexed in ground to follow the situation.” ten worse “in a number of areas” since he of years; every other country has cooperat- 2014. He added: “The worst thing we can do to assumed his six-year term in 2012. ed,” said Nils Muiznieks, the human rights Russian officials have barred Mr. the people of Crimea is to leave them in iso- “Not only have we had the backsliding in commissioner of the Council of Europe, Muiznieks from visiting Crimea since a lation from the broader world.” countries like Russia and Azerbaijan, and which has 47 member countries. 2014 trip. Turkey, and Hungary, and Poland, [but] “And I would like to see that [uncoopera- “[Russian offi- you’ve had increasing challenges to the tiveness] change. I think there is a lot of cials] were very “The worst thing we can do to the authority of the [European Court for work to do in Russia,” he told RFE/RL in an unhappy with the people of Crimea is to leave them in Human Rights],” he said. “You’ve had interview in Prague on September 26. report I published indirect challenges through delays in Mr. Muiznieks called reports in recent afterwards,” he said. isolation from the broader world.” implementation but also direct challeng- months alleging the abuse, torture and kill- “I have not been es, like the Russian law allowing its ing of gay men in Chechnya “very, very dis- able to go there in – Nils Muiznieks, human rights com- Constitutional Court to rule on whether turbing.” He said Russia’s Investigative recent years, but the missioner of the Council of Europe. a [European Court of Human Rights] Committee was playing its role and that the report that was just judgment can be implemented. But you country’s ombudswoman, Tatiana published by the have other challenges from countries Moskalkova, had just visited Chechnya and U.N. very much coincides with my monitor- Despite the array of rights violations like the U.K. and prisoners’ voting rights, or met with its controversial leader, Ramzan ing of the situation from afar,” he said. documented by the U.N. Human Rights Switzerland where you have a popular ini- Kadyrov. The U.N. Human Rights Office report, Office and other international rights watch- tiative challenging the authority of the “[Moskalkova is] determined to get to issued on September 25, said the situation dogs, Mr. Muiznieks doesn’t think Russia [European Court of Human Rights] as well. the bottom it,” he said. in Crimea “has significantly deteriorated” should be expelled from the Council of “So the whole [human rights] edifice is a “I think the Investigative Committee and under Russian occupation and cited serious Europe, as some people have suggested. bit shaky and people have forgotten why the ombudswoman have both played their rights abuses that included torture, forced Russia’s relations with the Council of we created European institutions and the role. The problem is more the broader disappearances, detentions and at least one Europe are already battered. In June, human rights system.” sense of lawlessness in the North Caucasus, extrajudicial execution. Moscow declared it would suspend its pay- in general, and in Chechnya, in particular,” Mr. Muiznieks said he would support the ments to the organization because it said Copyright 2017, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted said Mr. Muiznieks. establishment of an international monitor- its delegates at the Council of Europe’s with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ “It’s not only lesbians and gays who are ing mission to observe the rights situation Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) were Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, persecuted in Chechnya, it’s human rights in Crimea. being “persecuted” in response to Russia’s Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (to defenders and journalists and others,” he “Many NGOs have advocated for this and annexation of Crimea. The delegates were read the full text of this story, see https:// said. “So there’s a broader issue of impunity I think it would be very useful to have some banned in 2014 from voting in parliament www.rferl.org/a/muizneks-russia-chechnya- for human rights violations in that region.” eyes and ears on the ground there watching or taking part in other activities. azerbaijan-crimea-council-europe/ The comments by the Council of the evolution of the situation, because the “Ideally, if a country remains in the 28760684.html). 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 5

At the reception (from left) are: Eugene Czolij, Andriy Futey, Ambassador Valeriy Chaly, Liudmyla Mazuka, Walter Kozicky, Tamara Olexy, Vasyl Hrytsak, Bohdan Irene Rejent Saviano Former First Lady of Ukraine Kateryna Futey, Michael Sawkiw, Paul Grod, Ambassador Valery Hrebeniuk, Ambassador Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Yushchenko. Roman Popadiuk and Walter Zaryckyj. (SBU) Vasyl Hrytsak. 50th anniversary of Ukrainian World Congress celebrated in New York City

by Andrij Dobriansky plishments to hail at this occasion, he also support and love of Ukraine, and urged the tions, including the Self Reliance New York took the time to recognize that the UWC’s UWC to continue its important work. Federal Credit Union, the SUMA (Yonkers) NEW YORK – Over 150 attendees gath- celebrations were “overshadowed by Unexpectedly, Gen. Hrytsak closed his Federal Credit Union, Selfreliance ered at the prestigious Princeton Club of Russia’s relentless aggression against remarks by presenting a special series of Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union New York on Saturday, September 16, to Ukraine.” awards to members of the UWC communi- and Ukrainian National Federal Credit celebrate 50 years of success in uniting Valeriy Chaliy, ambassador of Ukraine to ty who have demonstrated extraordinary Union, as well as personal sponsors Paul Ukrainian communities worldwide. the U.S., delivered the evening’s final greet- support to the mission of the SBU. Awards Grod and Bohdan Futey. Touting New York City as the “place where ing, on behalf of independent Ukraine. were presented to Andriy Futey, Borys Additional sponsorship of UWC’s jubilee it all began,” the Ukrainian Congress Mr. Sawkiw introduced the first of the Potapenko, Eugene Czolij, Paul Grod and celebrations was made possible by dona- Committee of America (UCCA) hosted an evening’s two special guests, Ms. Walter Zaryckyj. tions from Ukrainian and Canadian institu- evening banquet marking the Ukrainian Yushchenko. The former first lady of Former UWC President Askold tions and individuals, including the Nova World Congress’ (UWC) golden jubilee fol- Ukraine spoke on a variety of topics, includ- Lozynskyj was asked to address the room UA Federal Credit Union, the Heritage lowing a daylong conference looking back ing her personal connection to both the with the final remarks of the evening. Mr. Foundation of 1st Security Bank, Ukrainian at the history of the Ukrainian diaspora’s United States and Ukraine, contemporary Lozynskyj took the opportunity to press Federal Credit Union, Cleveland Selfreliance international coordinating body. developments in Ukraine and the great the Ukrainian government officials in atten- Federal Credit Union, Ukrainian The evening began with a cocktail recep- potential Ukraine possesses, especially given dance to work towards bringing to reality Selfreliance New England Federal Credit tion in the Alexander Hamilton room, its talented youth. Her keynote address suc- the vision of Ukraine professed in 1967 by Union and Ukrainian Self Reliance Federal where participants of the earlier confer- cinctly summarized why Ukraine matters to the founders of the World Congress of Free Credit Union. ence mingled with guests just arriving for the global community. Ukrainians. The U.S. Steering Committee for the the evening banquet, including both key- Gen. Hrytsak delivered the second key- The evening was closed with a benedic- entire day’s events was a collaboration note speakers: former First Lady of note address of the evening. Speaking with tion delivered by Archbishop Daniel of the between the Ukrainian Congress Ukraine Kateryna Yushchenko and the cur- an interpreter, Gen. Hrytsak focused his Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. Committee of America and the Center for rent head of the Security Service of Ukraine presentation on personal stories of loss, Following tradition, Archbishop Daniel fin- U.S.-Ukrainian Relations, including event (SBU), Vasyl Hrytsak. given his intimate knowledge of members ished by intoning a blessing of “Mnohaya coordinators Mr. Dobriansky, Mykola Guests also viewed a special video pre- of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Lita” (Many Years) for all to sing. Hryckowian and Lesia Orach, program sentation that was projected in the room, and their families. At one point he held up Throughout the evening, the speakers coordinator Dr. Zaryckyj and executive recounting five decades of UWC leadership. his wrist to display a handwoven bracelet and the master of ceremonies repeatedly coordinator Ms. Olexy. The worldwide (The entire series of specially prepared with stars punched through for every thanked individuals and organizations who series of 50th anniversary commemora- video presentations marking the UWC’s member of the SBU to have lost a life since had made the evening possible. The ban- tions, which continue in October in 50th anniversary can be found online at 2014 to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In his quet was attended by representatives of Brussels and Toronto are the initiative of uwc50.org.) emotional remarks, Gen. Hrytsak thanked some of the numerous patrons and spon- the UWC’s 50th Anniversary Committee, Filing across the hall to the James the Ukrainian diaspora for its continued sors of this worldwide series of celebra- headed by Iryna Mycak. Madison Room, guests quickly found their seats before the evening’s master of cere- monies, Michael Sawkiw, UCCA vice-presi- dent, began the program with a bilingual welcome. Ukrainian National Association Inc. Bishop-Emeritus Basil Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford will host a presentation delivered the evening’s invocation. Bishop Losten was then joined at the podium by Andrij Dobriansky, who sang the Ukrainian and American national anthems. As the guests began the banquet’s first “OPPORTUNITIES WITH UNA” course, four speakers stepped up to the microphone in succession to deliver their greetings. Andriy Futey, president of the Saturday, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, and Paul Grod, president of the Ukrainian October 21, 2017 Canadian Congress, thanked attendees for their continued support of the Ukrainian from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. World Congress on behalf of their respec- tive co-founding organizations. Ukrainian Cultural Center Eugene Czolij, president of the UWC, 26601 Ryan Rd., remarked on the significance of the UWC returning to its birthplace, where the Warren, MI 48091 worldwide diaspora unified in 1967 under the World Congress of Free Ukrainians to COMMUNITY “help the Ukrainian people restore BREAKFAST The presentation sponsored by Ukraine’s independence.” Quoting his late will be attended by UNA Detroit District father, Mr. Czolij reminded everyone that UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich “every day Ukraine is an independent country, is a day to be cherished.” Although UNA Detroit District Fall Organizing Meeting and UNA National Secretary the unified efforts of Ukrainians worldwide will follow the presentation. Yuriy Symczyk. provided Mr. Czolij with numerous accom- 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

Blockbuster or flop? The Ukrainian Weekly Russia’s flick on Crimea takeover Language and education On September 5 Ukraine’s Parliament, by a vote of 255 for and 20 against, passed gets a lackluster reception a new law on education, and on September 25 President Petro Poroshenko signed by Tom Balmforth Those reports are in contrast to the pic- the law. Among its provisions is one that has generated some controversy: the man- ture offered on state and Kremlin- RFE/RL date that Ukrainian be the language of instruction in Ukraine’s schools beginning in connected media. the fifth grade. MOSCOW – The public reception of RIA Novosti on October 2, for instance, Three of Ukraine’s neighbors, Russia, Hungary and Romania, seized on that provi- Russia’s new “Crimea” movie blockbuster reported the film topped box office sales sion to argue that the law is discriminatory and adversely affects the national minor- about its invasion of the Ukrainian peninsu- over the weekend, taking in 160 million ities in Ukraine who speak their languages. Russia went as far as calling the new law la is being hotly contested, with Kremlin- rubles ($2.75 million). “ethnocide” of the Russian-speaking population of Ukraine, Hungary has asked the tied media suggesting it’s a box-office hit The Defense Ministry’s Zvezda TV chan- European Union to review its Association Agreement with Ukraine, and the and independent media and review sites nel reported on October 5 how Russia’s Romanian president cancelled a scheduled trip to Kyiv in protest. calling it a flop playing in empty cinemas. communications watchdog has warned Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry sent the law on education for Backed by Russia’s Defense Ministry, the about the “large number” of pirate copies of review to the Venice Commission, an advisory body of the Council of Europe that movie premiered to fanfare in the annexed the film being made – a testament to the comprises independent experts in constitutional law. The council’s secretary gener- territory on September 27, but had an inaus- “film’s success.” al, Thorbjorn Jagland, was quoted by the ZIK information agency on October 6 as picious start amid accusations that hackers Independent media outlets such as Znak saying that, “As a rule, the minorities in Europe must speak freely the state language had infiltrated a popular Russian movie web- report that the idea for the film came from of the country they live in. This is vitally important for their full participation in the site to inflate Crimea’s public review ratings. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and was life of the country. Therefore, the state must use all it takes to ensure the minorities “Nice try,” Yelizaveta Surganova, chief approved in the Kremlin by President know the state language of their country.” editor of KinoPoisk, wrote on Facebook on Vladimir Putin himself. Interfax reported that Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro- September 28, saying her site had deleted Directed by Aleksei Pimanov, a filmmak- Atlantic Integration Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze commented in an interview with tens of thousands of fake reviews that had er, journalist and former lawmaker who is Channel 5 on October 11: “I suspect that not all steam will be let off even if we artificially cranked the film’s rating up to persona non grata in Ukraine, the film tells receive the Venice Commission’s opinion in December. I am convinced that there will 6.2 out of 10. “It would be better to spend the tale of a romance that unfolds amid be further attempts to inflate this story from one side or the other.” those efforts on the quality of films.” Russia’s 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea. Clearly there is much noise and political coloration surrounding this issue, and KinoPoisk now gives Crimea a meager The land-grab was internationally con- that is why our Kyiv correspondent Mark Raczkiewycz tackled the matter in his 2.4 rating on a 10-point scale, and ranks it demned and prompted the West to impose front-page story last week. And what did we learn that wasn’t widely reported in as one of its 10 most-unpopular films ever. sanctions against Russia, driving relations other news media in the West? That elementary school students will still be able to IVI.Ru, a Russian online video site, grades between Moscow and the West into a down- attend schools where instruction is in their native language and Ukrainian is taught the film at 2.1 out of 10, while the popular ward spiral and to post-Cold War lows. as a subject. That students of higher grades will be able to continue learning their Internet Movie Database (IMDb) gives the In Russia, the annexation was greeted native language as a subject in Ukrainian-language schools. That the law doesn’t pre- film a 1.1 rating out of 10. largely with jubilation, while the audacity of vent additional schooling in minority languages on a private level, whether the ini- Meanwhile, independent media outlets the military maneuver has been touted by tiative is parental, funded by foreign governments or through non-profit groups like Rosbalt report that the film is being authorities as evidence of Russia’s trium- (think of our own schools of Ukrainian studies here in the U.S.). That the law pro- screened in front of nonexistent audiences. phant return to “great power” status from vides for a three-year transition period until 2020 to allow for implementation, like On October 3, an overview of ticket sales at St. post-Soviet mediocrity – a longstanding finding Ukrainian-language teachers for schools affected by the change. And that the Petersburg cinemas found some movie the- Kremlin goal during Mr. Putin’s 18-year rule. law, as underscored by the Presidential Administration, “raises the role of the official aters had not sold a single ticket for the film, Next year’s presidential elections, in Ukrainian language in the learning process” and emphasizes the “importance of while the cinema with the most sales showed which Mr. Putin is expected to take part and steadfast observance during education of the humanitarian rights of national minor- a modest 50 sales for a 250-seat theater. win, were earlier moved forward by one week so that they will fall on March 18, the ities who live on the territory of Ukraine.” Contrasting reports What’s more, the new law aims to be inclusive. Oleksandr Sushko, research direc- official anniversary of the annexation. A Novaya Gazeta report from Sevastopol tor at the Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation in Kyiv, told our correspondent that ‘Nonsense’ existing policies prevented minorities from “effectively integrating into Ukrainian on October 6 found that cinemas have only society and advancing their education and careers.” In fact, experts have noted that been about half full since the third day of Reviews of the film posted on IVI.Ru those who graduate from schools where Ukrainian is not the language of instruction screenings. Its report, “Who Was That range radically from the breathlessly posi- do poorly when applying to higher educational institutions, e.g. universities, where Sniper? What Nonsense,” found that most tive to the abjectly negative, with some of Ukrainian is the sole language of instruction. The new law aims to remedy the situa- viewers were critical of the film in a survey the latter accusing the former of lying tion by giving all an equal opportunity in education and in their careers, where taken at the end of the movie, taking issue with the portrayal of events. knowledge of the state language is a necessity. (Continued on page 7) Bottom line: Ukraine is right that its students should know the state language. The new education law promotes consolidation of the Ukrainian nation. And stu- dents who learn the state language only stand to benefit. FOR THE RECORD: U.S. Embassy statement U.S.-Ukraine cyber dialogue Oct. Turning the pages back... Following is the text of a statement Both sides also affirmed their commit- released on September 29 by the U.S. ment to an Internet that is open, interopera- Twenty-five years ago, on October 21, 1992, the Verkhovna Embassy in Kyiv regarding the first U.S.- ble, reliable and secure. They also expressed 21 Rada, in a move to appease student protests in Kyiv, voted to cre- Ukraine cyber dialogue. a shared concern that the most serious mali- ate a parliamentary committee to examine the question of a ref- cious cyber activities have the potential to 1992 erendum and an election of new municipal council heads. The United States and Ukraine conducted undermine peace, prosperity and the stabili- The students, organized as the Union of Ukrainian Students the first United States-Ukraine Bilateral ty of the international community. (SUS), demanded Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth Cyber Dialogue in Kyiv, Ukraine, on The U.S. delegation was led by Special of Independent States (CIS), multi-party parliamentary elections and the formation of a September 29, 2017. As a demonstration of Assistant to the President and National reformist government of “national trust.” The tensions intensified on October 13 and 16 the U.S. commitment to supporting cyberse- Security Council Senior Director for when SUS demonstrators violently clashed with OMON troops and police, with tens of stu- curity in Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador Marie International Cybersecurity Policy Joshua dents sustaining injuries. Yovanovitch announced at the dialogue that Steinman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of The All-Ukrainian Organization for Workers Solidarity (VOST) announced its support the United States would provide over $5 State for Cyber and International for SUS’s demands. At a joint meeting on October 17 at Independence Square that was million in new cyber assistance to strength- Communications and Information Policy attended by 5,000 people, VOST issued a statement calling for the dissolution of Ukraine’s en Ukraine’s ability to prevent, mitigate and Robert Strayer, and Deputy Coordinator for Parliament and the prosecution of officials responsible for militia brutality against the respond to cyberattacks. The dialogue Cyber Issues at the Department of State demonstrators. strengthened whole-of-government bilater- Michele Markoff. The U.S. delegation also The referendum committee was created during a closed session of Parliament as a al cooperation on cybersecurity and cyber included representatives from the depart- compromise to SUS’s modified demand for municipal and parliamentary elections. policy matters. Recognizing the important ments of State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, SUS had originally demanded that Parliament discuss a law on parliamentary elections nature of cyber threats, participants shared Energy and Homeland Security, as well as by November 1, pass a law on elections by November 30 and conduct an election on March approaches on organizing cybersecurity pol- the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The 30, 1993. This was revised at an October 15 meeting between SUS leaders and a delegation icy structures and cyber incident response Ukrainian delegation was led by Deputy of people’s deputies headed by Ivan Pliushch, chairman of Ukraine’s Parliament. procedures. They discussed ways to protect Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko and The SUS delegation also met with Ukraine’s new prime minister, Leonid Kuchma, and critical infrastructure and military systems, included representatives from the National informed him that they would not support him or his government if Lt. Gen. Andriy and exchanged views on cyber confidence Bank of Ukraine, Ministry of Defense, Vasylyshyn remained as minister of internal affairs. On October 12 the delegation had an building efforts at the Organization for National Security and Defense Council, State unsatisfactory meeting with President Leonid Kravchuk. Security and Cooperation in Europe. Security Services of Ukraine, State Service Participants also reviewed on-going U.S. for Special Communication and Information (Continued on page 15) cyber assistance efforts in Ukraine. Protection, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Historically, WFUWO representatives closely with Ukraine’s NGOs and U.N. NGO have consistently chaired and enabled the committees and structures towards the WFUWO at 50th anniversary of UWC in New York UWC’s most important committees and realization of global goals that will benefit projects. WFUWO member organizations Ukraine as an equal partner in the global our homeland. We expect wider inclusivity Dear Editor: are the foundation for the cultivation of community. We, too, want that vision of a and gender equality in our mutual efforts. Ukrainian identity outside of Ukraine, as non-exploitative, equal partnership with Orysia Sushko, president of the World Within the UWC, the WFUWO represents well as the support for UWC efforts to help automatic inclusion as peers, with respect Federation of Ukrainian Women’s the organized women’s sector of the Ukraine’s process of democratization, eco- for our points of view and due recognition Organizations and the second vice-presi- Ukrainian diaspora – embracing 31 national for our input. We invite our UWC partners dent of the Ukrainian World Congress, was women’s organizations in 21 countries nomic development, preservation of cul- to engage with us in imagining what kind of invited to participate in the September 16, across four continents. WFUWO advocates ture, as well as diaspora provision of “world we want” within our community. 2017, conference at the Princeton Club to for full equality and security for women in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UWC. Elected WFUWO president in October Ukraine’s process of democratization. No Iryna Kurowyckyj Created in Philadelphia in 1948, the 2012, Ms. Sushko also is a former president less important, WFUWO advocates for the New York WFUWO was a founding member in 1967 of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of rights of Ukrainian women worldwide, Main representative, U.N./ECOSOC of the of the World Congress of Free Ukrainians, Canada, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, including the right of representation within ICW; president, NCW of the USA (1993- the predecessor organization to the UWC. and vice-president of the National Council of their diaspora communities. This logic of 1995); president, UNWLA (1999-2008); Despite the WFUWO’s 50 years of contri- Women of Canada. During her five-year ten- equal representation is behind the automat- honorary member, WFUWO. bution to the UWC, we regret that neither ic designation of the WFUWO president as ure as WFUWO president, she has continued at the event luncheon, nor at the 50th anni- the second vice-president of the UWC. This to deepen the cooperation with women’s Marianna Zajac versary gala banquet did the organizers of recognition was hard-won by former organizations in Ukraine, an effort initiated Poughkeepsie, N.Y. the event see to the proper introduction of WFUWO President Stefania Sawchuk (1972- by President Oksana Sokolyk (1992-2002) President, UNWLA; honorary member, Ms. Sushko as UWC second vice-president 1977). Ms. Sawchuk argued that a strong and expanded under the leadership of WFUWO; member, board of directors, UWC. while, in turn, choosing to recognize the voice for women must be ensured within President Marika Szkambara (2002-2012). two other (male) vice-presidents in atten- the UWC as the highest coordinating struc- Since 2014, the WFUWO has taken up Martha Kichorowska Kebalo dance. The WFUWO and the UWC have a ture of the Ukrainian diaspora, a diaspora in the United Nations agenda of Security Briarwood, N.Y. long history of cooperation and equally which women are a majority and to which Council Resolution 1325 for Women Peace Main representative, U.N./ECOSOC of the share a mission to ensure the well-being of women’s organizing is an undeniable asset. and Security. Increasingly, we work more NCW; member, UNWLA.

Canada’s Magnitsky... (Continued from page 1) for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law) that would freeze the assets of and impose travel bans on for- eign nationals responsible for gross viola- tions of internationally recognized human rights. Sen. Andreychuk’s Bill S-226 passed the Senate in April, and was sent to the House under the sponsorship of Conservative MP James Bezan, who is also of Ukrainian descent. In June, the House Foreign Affairs Committee tweaked the bill, which was sup- ported by the Trudeau government, to strengthen sections related to criminal offens- es for sanctions violations and due process Irwin Cotler (left) introduced a Magnitsky bill in the House of Commons back in 2011, but it was never passed. Sen. Raynell for persons subject to sanctions measures. Andreychuk (center) took up the cause last year, introducing it in the Senate, and MP James Bezan (right) sponsored it in the Now passed by the Commons, S-226 House of Commons. returns to the Senate for its final blessing before the bill becomes law. list created in retaliation for Canadian sanc- they’re incriminating themselves,” he said in “Everybody knows the real intention of The Kremlin’s reaction to the pending tions imposed on Russia following its a telephone interview en route to Europe. the bill was to target Russian human-rights Canadian legislation was fast and furious. annexation of Crimea in 2014. “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has violators,” Mr. Grod told The Ukrainian At an October 4 briefing for reporters in “Guised as a pro-human rights and anti- always seen this legislation as a threat to Weekly. “Canada understands that the only Moscow, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry corruption measure, [Bill S-226] is a Putinism because it targets those who way to engage Russia is through a deterrent spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned deplorably confrontational act blatantly become enriched by his culture of corrup- strategy with consequences.” that “nothing good will come” from interfering into Russia’s domestic affairs,” tion and criminality, and who will be In June, a group called the Russian Canada’s Magnitsky bill – which she said is Russia’s Embassy in Ottawa said in a state- unable to travel to Canada, launder their Congress of Canada sent a letter, signed by “simply copied from the odious American ment. “This hostile move, as well as any proceeds here or send their children to its president, Igor Babalich, to Canadian Magnitsky Act”– and which would not “go new anti-Russian sanctions, will be met school here,” explained Mr. Cotler, who MPs that decried S-226 and characterized unanswered” and likely result in the expan- with resolve and reciprocal countermea- alleges to have personally felt Moscow’s it as “the ill-informed efforts of individuals sion of the list of Canadian officials banned sures.” wrath. (He believes that he was poisoned with personal animosities against Russia from entering Russia. But Mr. Cotler said that Canada’s pro- during a 2006 visit to Moscow, and when that drag Canada into a campaign of whole- Mr. Cotler, Sen. Andreychuk, Mr. Bezan posed Magnitsky law does not target he informed Russian Embassy officials in sale demonization of one of Canada’s part- and two other Ukrainian Canadians – Russia or its government, but is designed to Ottawa about it four years later was told ners and neighbors in the Arctic.” Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland clamp down on all human-rights violators that, “it won’t happen again.”) Mr. Grod questioned the intent of the and Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) regardless of where those violations occur. If S-226 serves as an effective deterrent, Russian Congress, which appears to focus President Paul Grod – are already on that “When the Russians start to retaliate, “Putin will have less enablers and enforc- on “undermining” the Canada-Ukraine rela- ers, and that weakens his position,” said Mr. tionship through posting articles on its Cotler, a Liberal MP for the Montreal riding website that attack key players, such as total s***!” of Mount Royal from 1999 to 2015. Minister Freeland (http://russiancongress- Blockbuster... Despite the low ratings, there were He added that former Russian opposition canada.org/category/can-rus-rltns/free- many positive reviews as well. leader and fierce Putin critic Boris Nemtsov, land/). (Continued from page 6) “I don’t like our films much, but I liked who was assassinated near the Kremlin in He added that the congress had no shamelessly. Those negative reviewers also Crimea. It’s worth [watching] just for the 2015, came to Ottawa to publicly back his membership and “was at best a paper orga- claim the film misrepresents events. views of the peninsula, the head spins from 2011 private member’s bill as “pro-Russian nization” before the 2014 Revolution of “The film is horrible, horrible!!!” wrote the beauty,” wrote Mikhail. legislation that would attempt to combat the Human Dignity. Elvira. “Such nonsense. I’m Crimean, and “The film is wonderful,” wrote Lublena. culture of impunity in Russia.” “It only became active afterward because this is brainwashing as usual. No one there “It’s about love and the relations of people, Once S-226 is enacted into law, the UCC a counter-group was needed to the work of was happy, everyone was scared, sat at Russians, Ukrainians. Good must triumph.” wants the Canadian government to impose the Ukrainian community in Canada,” said home, praying that war wouldn’t start. And sanctions on Russian officials responsible Mr. Grod, a former corporate finance lawyer. here the heroes are coming here to sleep. It Copyright 2017, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted for the “illegal imprisonment and maltreat- “The Russian community does not speak wasn’t like that, everything was taken over. with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ ment” of over 40 Ukrainians in Russia, and through one unified voice in Canada.” Everyone was quiet and scared. Scared of Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, to establish “sanctions units” in a federal The Russian Embassy in Ottawa denied people in balaclavas, tanks, weapons.” Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (to see government department to ensure that the Russian Congress has any ties to the Ksenia wrote: “What total nonsense the full text go to https://www.rferl.org/a/ sanctions are “effectively and comprehen- Kremlin. “It’s a separate Canadian entity and lies!!!!!! They’d be better off showing russia-ukraine-crimea-film-blockbuster-flop- sively” enforced, the congress said in a run by Canadians,” Embassy press secre- how Crimea after the referendum lives in putin-birthday/28778414.html). statement. tary Kirill Kalinin said in an e-mail. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 9 Team Ukraine’s triumphant debut at 2017 Invictus Games by Ihor N. Stelmach years, is a significant number of wounded and ill Ukrainian soldiers and veterans. In its first year competing, Team Ukraine Therapy, recovery and returning to civilian quickly became the star of the 2017 life are quite challenging after the horrors Invictus Games. A joyous gathering of of war compounded by being sick or Ukrainian Canadians met the Ukrainian injured. Finding and receiving support for contingent at Toronto’s airport, singing the the wounded is made more difficult by the Ukrainian national anthem. The triumvirate military and economic warfare waged by of England’s Prince Harry, Canadian Prime Russia against Ukraine. Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine’s It really was all about the athletes. Team President Petro Poroshenko effusively Ukraine’s athletes served as an inspiration praised Team Ukraine at the games’ world simply because they came and competed. press meet-and-greet. Their athletes were seen to be more than Team Ukraine was composed of only 15 ill, wounded or injured on the world stage. athletes, but these were 15 fiercely deter- The world viewed Team Ukraine as a vivid mined to make Ukraine proud in Toronto. reminder of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – The veteran-athletes received much atten- these wounded warriors were real, and this tion, as both Prime Minister Trudeau and was personal. For seven September days President Poroshenko were in Toronto after the consequences of this war were publi- the annual opening of the United Nations cized online, on television and in newspa- General Assembly in New York City just pers throughout the world. People asked days prior. Two prominent Canadian politi- who these injured veterans were, and how Team Ukraine cians, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia they got injured. Russia’s invasion of Team Ukraine in Toronto, where the 2017 Invictus Games were held on September Freeland and Member of Parliament Borys Ukraine is a “forgotten war” only to those 23-30. Wrzesnewskyj spoke Ukrainian when wel- who wish to forget. Ukrainian athletes com- The third Invictus Games took place in and three bronze. Twenty-eight-year-old coming the Ukrainian squad. peting at the Invictus Games served as a Toronto on September 23-30. This is a Ukrainian soldier Pavlo Budaevskiy won A direct result of the Russian invasion of definitive reminder of the Ukraine-Russia parasport event for wounded, injured or four gold medals in swimming, coming in eastern Ukraine, ongoing for over three conflict. sick armed services personnel and their first in four events: 50m and 100m free- associated veterans that was created in style, 50m backstroke and 50m breast- 2014 by England’s Prince Harry. The 2017 stroke. Other gold medalists were Oleh Games brought together over 550 competi- Zymnikov (IT7 1500m run), Oleksandr tors from 17 nations, including newcomers Pysarenko (IR6 sprint rowing), Vasyl Ukraine and Romania. Ukraine earned the Pushkevych (middleweight powerlifting) right to compete in the Invictus Games and Roman Panchenko (novice recurve because of its active participation in archery). numerous military training exercises and Ukraine’s archers (Kateryna Mykhailova, United Nations peacekeeping operations, Roman Panchenko and Valeriy Rak) won a and as a country whose soldiers took part silver medal in team competition. Other sil- in military operations during the anti-ter- ver medalists included Oleksandr rorist operation in eastern Ukraine. Tkachenko (IT7 400m run) and Dmytro There was competition in 11 adaptive Sydoruk (mixed open recurve archery). sports: archery, athletics, indoor rowing, Bronze medalists were Serhiy Torchynskyy powerlifting, road cycling, sitting volleyball, (IT4 shotput), Vadym Svyrydenko (IR1 swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheel- four-minute endurance rowing) and Pavlo chair tennis, wheelchair rugby and, for the Mamontov (IR3 one-minute sprint rowing). first time, the sport of golf. Team Ukraine athletes narrowly missed out Ukraine wins 14 medals on several additional medals, finishing in fourth and fifth place in some half dozen Mykola Swarnyk Mykola Swarnyk Speaking of debuts, the first-time com- events. Ukraine’s first medal at the games was Swimmer Pavlo Budaevskiy won four petitors exceeded expectations by winning won by Serhiy Torchynskyy in shotput. gold medals. a total of 14 medals: eight gold, three silver (Continued on page 16)

those people who have given so much and Ukrainian Canadians... Ukraine has so little to help them.” Established by Britain’s Prince Harry in (Continued from page 1) London in 2014, the Invictus Games is an athletes “who inspire all Ukrainians” and, adaptive sport event for injured, ill and before the competition began, already were wounded servicemen and servicewomen, “winners.” as well as veterans. “Looking at them, I am convinced that Canadian wounded warrior and retired Ukraine will also win its struggle” against master corporal Paul Franklin, who lost Russian aggression, said the president, who both of his legs in a suicide bombing in acknowledged the close bond between the Kandahar, Afghanistan, in early 2006, said Canadian and Ukrainian military, particularly that Ukraine’s presence at the Invictus through Canada’s Operation UNIFIER mission Games sent a direct message to Russia. to train Ukrainian soldiers. Mr. Poroshenko “Ukraine may not be part of NATO, but also praised the Ukrainian Canadian commu- it’s definitely on the same page as Canada nity, saying that Team Ukraine’s participation in terms of freedom and democracy,” said in the Invictus Games “would have been MCpl Franklin, who is actively involved impossible without your help.” with the Canadian Armed Forces’ Soldier The community’s assistance will contin- On program dedicated to keeping injured ue through the Ukraine Wounded Warriors current and former members of the Fund, a joint initiative by the UCC and the Canadian military physically active through Presidential Administration of Ukraine Canada-Ukraine Foundation, which coordi- such events as the Invictus Games. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada Andriy Shevchenko, Prime Minister Justin nates and delivers assistance projects from He explained that, although Team Trudeau of Canada and President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine among members of Canada to Ukraine, to help wounded Ukraine was new to the games, its mem- Team Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers, police officers and vet- bers were not viewed as “outsiders” among “have been able to halt Russia in its tracks,” its athletes’ participation at the event. erans. the other some 520 fellow athletes from were, said MCpl. Franklin. “Ukraine is a country that was invaded “Ukraine’s social systems infrastructure the 16 other participating countries, which “The Russians think they can just walk and that is defending its territorial integri- is not sufficient to support them, whether included the United States. over these countries that are full of people ty,” he said. “Ukraine has never had a sepa- it’s helping these wounded warriors strug- “Ukraine had its space beside us and who will never again live under a dictator- ratist movement, never had any kind of civil gling with PTSD [post-traumatic stress dis- with us,” MCpl. Franklin said. ship,” he added. war. What’s happening in eastern Ukraine order] or in need of rehabilitation or pros- Russia wasn’t among the countries rep- Mr. Grod commended Prince Harry for is not an internal conflict. It’s engineered by thetics, or providing assistance to their resented at the Invictus Games because giving active and former soldiers “the oppor- Russia, and it’s the first time that Ukraine families,” said Mr. Grod. “This is where we Prince Harry never extended an invitation, tunity to heal” through the games, but in also has faced a military invasion since the sec- can play a major role in helping to support he added. But Ukraine and Georgia, which allowing Ukraine “to tell its story” through ond world war.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 11

Participants of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization’s international jamboree atop Westliche Karewendelspitze (2,385 meters), a mountain that towers over the town of Mittenwald. Plast scouts in front of the Rathaus (town hall) in Munich. Over 700 Plast scouts participate in international jamboree in Germany

by Taras Shchepanyak KÖNIGSDORF, Germany – Over 700 Plast Ukrainian scouts came together in Germany this summer for the international jubilee jamboree held every five years. This year it celebrated the 105th anniversary of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the 70th anniversary of the first populous post-war Plast gathering at the “Sviato Vesny” (spring camporee) in Mittenwald in 1947. The event took place on August 12-19 at Jugensiedlung Hochland, near the village of Königsdorf, about 50 kilometers from Munich. Plast scouts gather every five years to celebrate their jubilees and to reunite with friends from across the globe – each time in a different location. This year’s jam- boree (known by its Ukrainian acronym as YuMPZ) saw participants from 60 different cities in 13 different countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States. Seventy years after Plast members gath- ered in Mittenwald in the summer of 1947 to celebrate their organization’s 35th anni- A group of Plast scouts on a hike, with Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze (2,962 meters) in the background. versary, this year’s YuMPZ, named “Amid esteemed guests delivered warm greetings Other highlights of the week included an duration of the jamboree. Participants the Forest” (a direct translation of the and well-wishes for Plast and its members. international ecological exhibit named could send postcards and letters world- German word “Mittenwald”), was kicked off The weeklong jamboree was filled with “Green Planet” that was prepared by scouts wide with official German Plast Jamboree on August 12 with a grand opening and a exciting activities for young participants: 14 from each country; a mini-museum titled postage stamps and postmarks. celebratory march. Among those present kilometers of whitewater rafting on the Inn “Mittenwald 1947,” which exhibited photo- Especially moving was the final day were Plast members who had attended the River in Austria’s Imster Schlucht canyon; a graphs and memoirs from the 1947 Sviato when more than 500 Plast scouts traveled first Sviato Vesny 70 years prior, as well as hike through the beautiful Höllentalklamm Vesny and the displaced persons camps to the town of Mittenwald to visit the actual representatives from the Ukrainian Greek- gorge to the base of Zugspitze, Germany’s where the participants of that time resided; location of the famous 1947 Sviato Vesny, to Catholic and the Ukrainian Autocephalous highest peak; a city tour of Munich; as well a talent show “Plast in Concert”; the sixth get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Orthodox Church, including Bishops Borys as various scouting games around the session of the Plast Congress, a convention peak of Karwendel Mountain, and to learn Gudziak and Petro Kryk, and a representa- Königsdorf campsite. Adult scouts also had that offers directives for Plast’s future; as about the town then and now. After a tive of the Consulate General of Ukraine in an opportunity to participate on a week- well as a concert by the popular Ukrainian morning filled with informative activities, Munich, Dmytro Shevchenko, and members long cycling expedition from band Kozak System. of German scouting organizations. The Berchtesgaden to Mittenwald. A Plast Post Office was open for the (Continued on page 18)

Plast cub scouts and participants of the historic “Sviato Vesny” of 1947 plant a com- memorative ginkgo biloba tree in Kurpark Puit. A group of Plast scouts after their whitewater rafting excursion. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

“we need to seize the moment and try to where Russia is a permanent member. conflict in the East and the annexation of NEWSBRIEFS reshape it to put him [Putin] to the test, (RFE/RL, with reporting by RFE/RL’s Crimea.” The parliamentary committee because this is our first opening in years to Brussels correspondent Rikard Jozwiak) endorsed the imposition of more sanctions (Continued from page 2) actually end the conflict, so I think it would against Russia while noting that, despite European Parliament on Eastern Partnership Ukraine is “a Trojan horse,” but it would be be a big mistake just to denounce his pro- existing punitive measures, Moscow’s “mil- worth trying to “reshape” it, since it pre- posal.” Mr. Rasmussen, who currently The European Parliament’s foreign itary presence in the region has neverthe- sented the first opportunity in a long time works as a security adviser to Ukrainian affairs committee is calling for tighter sanc- less grown over the last years.” (Rikard to resolve the conflict. Mr. Putin last month President Petro Poroshenko, stated: “We tions on Russia and a mechanism for bring- Jozwiak, RFE/RL) said that U.N. peacekeepers might be should push for a robust mandate that ing Eastern Partnership countries such as Czech president, PM clash over sanctions deployed on the contact line separating the seeks to protect civilians, protect infra- Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine closer to the sides of the conflict in eastern Ukraine’s structure, and cover the entire territory of European Union. The committee approved The Czech Republic’s top two officials Donbas region – a proposal that has been Donbas, not just the contact line. If we fol- the recommendations in an October 10 have clashed over the country’s support for dismissed by both Kyiv and the West. “In its lowed President Putin’s proposal we would vote ahead of an Eastern Partnership (EaP) European Union sanctions against Russia. current form, [Russian President Vladimir] just have what I’d call a U.N.-mandated fro- summit in Brussels on November 24. They In an address to the Parliamentary Putin’s peacekeeping proposal is what I zen conflict in eastern Ukraine, and that are nonbinding and could be ignored when Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) would call a Trojan horse, it is a non-start- would of course be unacceptable.” He also EU heads of state and government meet in Strasbourg on October 10, President er,” Mr. Rasmussen told a conference orga- urged that a U.N. assessment team be sent with their counterparts from the six Milos Zeman questioned the effectiveness nized by the European Council on Foreign to Ukraine ahead of any future peacekeep- Eastern partners – which also include of the sanctions that were imposed follow- Relations think tank in Brussels on October ing force – a move that wouldn’t require Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus – but the ing Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea 11. Mr. Rasmussen added, however, that consent from the U.N. Security Council, full European Parliament plenary is set to region in 2014. Mr. Zeman said that endorse the document shortly before the Moscow’s move was a “fait accompli” and summit. It includes a call for the EU to con- that there should be dialogue over Russian sider “an attractive longer-term EaP+ compensation to Ukraine, possibly with model” for countries that have already con- gas, oil, or money. Prime Minister Bohuslav cluded association agreements “that could Sobotka swiftly rejected Mr. Zeman’s com- eventually lead to joining the customs ments, saying they were “in sharp contra- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 union, energy union, digital union and diction of our foreign policy” and that the or e-mail [email protected] Schengen area.” It also urges “more imme- president “had no mandate” to make the diate measures such as additional unilater- speech. 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Moldova at 89. Switzerland topped the list, forced to work. Mr. Chiygoz was convicted connection to this crime,” he said. (RFE/ NEWSBRIEFS with the United States in second place. on September 11 of organizing an illegal RL’s Ukrainian Service) Singapore was third, the Netherlands came demonstration and sentenced to eight (Continued from page 12) in fourth, and Germany ranked fifth. “Global years in prison. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Bills on eastern Ukraine war advance of the Crimean Peninsula by Russia, Mr. competitiveness will be more and more Rikard Jozwiak in Brussels) A Ukrainian parliamentary debate on Erdogan said on October 9 at a joint press defined by the innovative capacity of a Prosecutor claims FSB behind Kyiv slaying legislation addressing the conflict in the conference with his Ukrainian counterpart, country,” said Klaus Schwab, WEF executive country’s east was interrupted by scuffles Petro Poroshenko. Mr. Erdogan also said chairman. “Talents will become increasingly Ukraine’s top prosecutor has claimed and a smoke grenade that was tossed into that Ankara will continue to follow the situ- more important than capital and therefore that the killing of a former Russian law- the auditorium. Despite the disruption, law- ation of Turkic-speaking Crimean Tatars the world is moving from the age of capital- maker who was shot dead in Kyiv in March makers gave approval on October 6 to two and thanked Ukraine for defending their ism into the age of ‘talentism,’ ” he added. was ordered by a former partner of the vic- bills submitted by President Petro rights. “Today we agreed to continue to “Countries preparing for the Fourth tim’s wife, and suggested that the Russian Poroshenko, whose government is fighting fight for the protection of the rights and Industrial Revolution and simultaneously Federal Security Service (FSB) was behind Russia-backed separatists in a war that has freedoms of Ukrainian citizens in Crimea in strengthening their political, economic and it. Prosecutor-General Yuriy Lutsenko’s killed more than 10,000 people in eastern the framework of all international mecha- social systems will be the winners in the October 9 announcement was billed as a Ukraine since April 2014. One of the bills nisms,” Mr. Poroshenko wrote on Twitter. competitive race of the future.” The WEF breakthrough in the probe into the killing sets out steps to restore Ukrainian sover- The Ukrainian president told the press con- said its index is based on “12 pillars” – insti- of Denis Voronenkov, a former State Duma eignty over separatist-held parts of the ference that his three-hour talks with tutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic deputy who defected to Ukraine and Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which bor- President Erdogan gave “grounds for opti- environment, health and primary educa- became a critic of Russian President der Russia, and the other is a bid to create mism about the development of bilateral tion, higher education and training, goods- Vladimir Putin. Voronenkov was gunned “the conditions necessary for peaceful regu- cooperation in all spheres.” Mr. Erdogan market efficiency, labor-market efficiency, down in broad daylight in central Kyiv on lation” of the conflict. Before votes in which said that the two sides agreed on the goal of financial-market development, technologi- March 23. The alleged gunman in the con- the Verkhovna Rada approved the bills, raising the volume of bilateral trade from cal readiness, market size, business sophis- tract-style killing, Crimean-born Ukrainian opposition lawmakers scuffled with mem- $3.8 billion to $10 billion a year “as quickly tication, and innovation. (RFE/RL) national Pavlo Parshov, died in the hospital bers of Mr. Poroshenko’s party near the as possible.” Deals signed during the visit after being shot by Voronenkov’s wounded podium. Minutes after the votes, Yuriy included agreements on the protection of EuroParliament on prosecution of Crimeans bodyguard. In the new statement, Mr. Levchenko of the nationalist Svoboda party investments and the avoidance of double The European Parliament has adopted a Lutsenko said Ukrainian investigators had threw a smoke grenade – saying later that taxation, as well as a plan for the develop- resolution condemning Russian verdicts discovered that the slaying was ordered by he did so “to protest the anti-constitutional ment of Ukrainian-Turkish relations against dozens of Crimeans who opposed Vladimir Tyurin, a Russian he described as move.” The first bill would define territory through 2019. The Turkish president has Moscow’s seizure of the peninsula and a “criminal kingpin... who is under FSB con- controlled by the separatists as “temporari- also sought to maintain warm ties with demanding the release of those who are trol.” Mr. Lutsenko asserted that Mr. Tyurin ly occupied,” define Moscow’s actions in Russia and cooperates with Moscow on behind bars. In a resolution adopted on also had “personal reasons” to kill those areas as “Russian aggression against establishing “de-escalation zones” in Syria. October 5, the Parliament sharply criticized Voronenkov, who he said “used to be the Ukraine,” and give the president the right to Moscow and Ankara support different sides verdicts against nearly 50 Crimean Tatars common-law husband of Maria Maksakova, use the armed forces to restore control. It in Syria’s civil war. Refat Chubarov, chair- and other opponents of the Russian occu- who later became Voronenkov’s wife.” He would also give U.N. Security Council reso- man of the Crimean Tatars’ self-governing pation and takeover of the Ukrainian Black said Ukraine would seek Mr. Tyurin’s extra- lutions precedence over the February 2015 body, the Mejlis, told RFE/RL on October 9 Sea region in 2014. It condemned the dition from Russia. Mr. Tyurin denies deal on a ceasefire and steps toward peace that he believes one of the reasons why recent convictions and sentences against involvement and dismissed the claim as known as the Minsk agreement. The second Ankara has not joined the European Union Crimean Tatar leaders Ilmi Umerov and “nonsense,” according to a former lawyer bill would prolong, by a year, the legal force in imposing sanctions against Russia over Akhtem Chiygoz by Russian-imposed for the Russian. Voronenkov’s killing “is the of a 2014 law on self-governing structures its aggression against Ukraine is that courts on the peninsula, and called for their doing of Ukrainian nationalists, who hoped in the separatist-held areas. Lawmakers European leaders have been dragging their “immediate and unconditional release.” It that the Ukrainian authorities would then from the People’s Front, Batkivshchyna and feet over Turkey’s bid to join the bloc. also condemned the conviction of Crimean use it for a new accusation against Russia,” Samopomich parties have opposed the sec- “Turkey is against Russia’s activities [in journalist Mykola Semena and demanded the Interfax news agency quoted lawyer ond bill, saying it gives the separatists legal Crimea]. ...However, to my mind, the issue is that all charges against him be “immediate- Sergei Belyak as saying. Mr. Tyurin “has no status. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) linked to the fact that for decades Turkey ly and unconditionally dropped.” In the res- has been trying to join the European Union olution, lawmakers urged the European as a full-fledged member. But the EU has Union to impose sanctions on Crimean and With profound sadness we wish always found reasons to reject the bid. And Russian officials who are directly responsi- to inform our family and friends now Turkey is reacting to that,” Mr. ble for the Semena, Umerov and Chiygoz that on October 6, 2017, passed into Chubarov said. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service cases. They called for “unhindered access of eternity, in his 104th year, our beloved with reporting by AP and Interfax) international human rights observers, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Ukraine 81st on competitiveness list including specialized structures of the U.N., OSCE [Organization for Security and SAM LITEPLO Ukraine was ranked 81st on the 2017- Cooperation in Europe] and [the Council of June 10, 1914 – October 6, 2017 2018 Global Competitiveness Report. Russia Europe], to the Crimean peninsula in order Born in Youngstown, Ohio, has led its partners in the Eurasian to investigate the situation on the peninsu- Economic Union (EEU) with the highest la and for the establishment of [an] inde- son of Ivan Liteplo and Maria Kot Liteplo. ranking among the group in the World pendent monitoring mechanism.” Mr. He moved to Uhniw, Ukraine with his family in 1921, and returned to the Economic Forum (WEF), ranking 38th on Semena, an RFE/RL contributor, was con- US in 1937. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Olga Sikora Liteplo. the list of 137 countries rated. Kazakhstan victed on September 25 on separatism Funeral services were held on October 10, 2017, and he was laid was next at 57 on the Global charges and handed a 2 1/2-year suspend- to rest, beside his wife, at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Competitiveness Index (GCI). Other EEU ed sentence and a ban on future journalis- Campbell Hall, NY. nations ranked were Armenia at 73 and tic activity. Mr. Umerov was convicted of Kyrgyzstan at 102. Belarus, also a member separatism on September 27 and sen- He is survived by: of the economic grouping, was not ranked. tenced to two years in a colony settlement, sons: - Merrill with his wife Maya Other countries ranked included Azerbaijan a penitentiary in which convicts usually live and children Mark and Stephanie at 35, Georgia at 67, Tajikistan at 79 and near a factory or farm where they are - Ronald with wife Nadia and sons Andrew, Vasyl, and Danylo - Paul with wife Emilia У дев’яту річницю відходу у вічність and children Laryssa and Matthew нашого найдорожчого і незабутнього grandchildren and great grandchildren: Мужа, Батька, Брата і Діда - Mark Liteplo with wife Kristen and children Maya and Michael св. п. Василя Тершаківця - Stephanie Trafton with husband Benjamin and children Caroline and Isabella будуть відправлені - Andrew Liteplo with wife Daniela Поминальні Служби Божі в: and children Nicholas and Diego • Церкві св. Івана Хрестителя в Нюарку, Н. Дж. - Vasyl Liteplo with wife Alexandra 21 жовтня 2017 pоку о год. 7:45 ранку and children Leo, Stefan, and Roxolana - Danylo Liteplo with wife Alissa Соборі Входу в Храм Пресвятої Богородиці Норт Порт, Фльорида - Laryssa Liteplo Соборі св. Юра Львів, Україна - Matthew Liteplo Церкві Різдва Христового Тернопіль, Україна Соборі св. Андрія Первозванного Підволочиськ, Україна sister - Stefania Kushnir in Ukraine Храмі Успення Пресвятої Богородиці Кліцко, Україна Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to • St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, 30 East 7th St., New York, NY 10003 Вічна Йому пам’ять! • The Ukrainian Museum, 222 E. 6th St., New York, NY 10003 Марійка Тершаковець з Родиною ВІЧНА ЙОМУ ПАМ’ЯТЬ! 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 15

Gerdan opens Washington Group Cultural Fund’s music series by Yaro Bihun Most of the pieces were performed by all three members of Gerdan, some came as ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Washington duets, and a few were solos. Ms. Gorokhivska Group Cultural Fund launched its 2017- switched a few times from playing her violin 2018 Music Series on September 24 with a to singing the songs, and Mr. Pidkivka would concert by Gerdan, an ensemble already choose from his large collection of various known and greatly appreciated by audienc- flutes, including Ukrainian sopilky, the es from its earlier performances in the Turkish ney, pan-flutes and others. Mr. May greater Washington capital area. stayed at his piano. This time it was an all-Ukrainian pro- Both Ms. Gorokhivska and Mr. Pidkivka gram of classical, folk and ethnic jazz/ hail from Ukraine, where they earned their fusion music. And after the loud and university degrees in music and began their emphatic standing ovation at the conclu- performing careers before coming to the sion of this concert at the historic Lyceum United States to advance their careers aca- museum in Alexandria, Va., there was no demically and professionally. doubt that members of the audience will Mr. May, who holds a doctorate degree in return to enjoy Gerdan the next time the music, for more than 20 years has focused ensemble performs in this area. his career on composing for feature films, The Cultural Fund’s co-director Laryssa television programs and, most notably, the Courtney described this Washington-based award-winning IMAX film “Everest.” More ensemble named for a Carpathian moun- recently, he has been devoting some of his tain necklace in her introductory remarks, composition and piano talent to Gerdan. noting that a Gerdan performance is always The Washington Group Cultural Fund’s “dazzling.” 2017-2018 Music Series concert schedule The trio – violinist and soprano Solomia will also feature violinist Bohdana Gorokhivska, flutist Andrei Pidkivka and Yaro Bihun Pivnenko on October 22, followed by cellist pianist Daniel May – began the first half of Flutist Andrei Pidkivka joins with his Gerdan trio colleagues, pianist Daniel May and Natalia Khoma and pianist Volodymyr violinist Solomia Gorokhivska, in performing a Ukrainian folklore-inspired program the program with six well-known tradition- Vynnytsky on March 25, and pianist Serhiy at The Lyceum in Alexandria, Va. al Ukrainian folklore pieces. Gerdan adapt- Salov on April 22. ed and arranged four of those songs them- The nine selections following intermis- the Gerdan ensemble, and the rest were The Cultural Fund was established in selves and performed the other two – sion were from a Gerdan project titled “I based on arrangements by such well- 1994 as part of The Washington Group, a “Hutsulka Ksenia” and “Shumila Lishchyna” Zdiysniatsia Sny” (And the Dreams Will known composers as Kyrylo Stetsenko, Ukrainian American professionals’ organi- – as arranged by composers Yaroslav Come True). The first two pieces were com- Antonin Dvorak, Vittorio Monti, Aduardo di zation, to help bring Ukrainian arts into the Barnych and Mykola Skoryk. posed/arranged by Ms. Gorokhivska and Capua, George Gershwin. cultural mainstream of the nation’s capital. Zankovetska Th eater coming to North America by Andrew Fedynsky CLEVELAND – The Maria Zankovetska National Drama Theater, in existence now for a century, is coming to North America in late October. The troupe traces its beginnings to 1917, at the time the Russian Empire fell and the Ukrainian Revolution began, when young Ukrainian activists established political and cultural organizations, including the first national theater in Kyiv. Its first production was presented at the Troyitsky National Home in Kyiv. In the 1930s, the group moved to Zaporizhia; after Soviet Ukraine incorporated Halychyna in the early 1940s, the theater moved to Lviv, where it’s been ever since under its current name. Three generations of Ukraine’s actors went through the Zankovetska Theater. Historic theater productions were revived; new plays were produced. And road tours were set in motion, including half a dozen to North America going back a decade. The most recent was two years ago, with Mykola Lysenko’s 1889 operetta based on Ivan Kotliarevsky’s “Natalka Poltavka.” Now there’s a new one on the way: “Hutsulka Ksenia.” Yan Halas The Zankovetska Theater will present the production on A scene from the operetta “Hutsulka Ksenia.” October 20 in New York, at Master Theater in Brooklyn; on October 21 in the Philadelphia area, at the Ukrainian For the Cleveland area, the production is particularly camps were active (1945-1950) before settling in Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown; on October significant. The composer of the piece, Jaroslav Barnych Cleveland with his wife and daughter. There Maestro 22 in Yonkers, N.Y., at the Ukrainian Youth Center Hall; on (1896-1967) was born in Ukraine and started his musical Barnych organized a choir named after Shevchenko with October 25 in Warren, Mich., at the Ukrainian Community career in Stanyslaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk). Soviet occupi- more than 100 singers. Thousands attended the concerts Center; on October 27 in Chicago at St. Nicholas Cathedral ers who took over Western Ukraine at the start of World where they performed. School; on October 28 in Parma, Ohio, at Pokrova Church War II considered young artists like Barnych “enemies of The Maria Zankovetska National Drama Theater, in exis- Hall; and on October 29 in Missisaugua, Ontario, at the the people,” which forced him, along with thousands of oth- tence now for a century, represents the very best of Annapilis Christian Community Center. ers, to flee to the West and the post-war displaced persons Ukraine’s vibrant art scene. Audiences now have the This grueling schedule speaks to the Zankovetska camps in Germany. There he became a mainstay in the opportunity to experience this unique cultural ensemble Theater’s dedication to Ukrainian culture and its determi- Blavatsky Theater, writing music and helping to stage the- here in the North America, where Ukrainian immigrant cul- nation to bring it to world audiences. ater productions over the course of the five years the ture and Ukrainian post-independence culture converge.

cities announced a general strike. Some 30 Movement of Ukraine (Rukh) and the All- discussions with them, he said. Turning... students continued their hunger strikes Ukrainian Brotherhood of the Ukrainian In a move to appease protesters, the while more tents began to appear on Insurgent Army (UPA). Cabinet was modified to include SUS- (Continued from page 6) Independence Square. More than 300 pro- By October 23, SUS had called off its supported candidates Viktor Pynzenyk, In response to the Parliament’s testers arrived in Kyiv from Luhansk, hunger strike and disbanded the tent city. Petro Talanchuk and Kostiantyn Morozov. announcement on the creation of a referen- Dnipro, Uman, Lviv and other cities. “We stopped our protest because we real- Mr. Vasylyshyn remained as internal affairs dum committee, members of SUS, VOST The students had gained support from ized that we had no one with whom to hold minister, despite the students’ demands for and Kyiv’s transport workers’ strike com- the Ukrainian Republican Party, the discussions,” said Mykhailo Kanafotsky, 24, his removal from office. mittee issued a statement giving Ukraine’s Ukrainian Conservative Republican Party, vice-president of SUS. The present make-up Parliament “one more chance.” the Congress of National Democratic Forces of Parliament consisted of “post-Commu- Source: “Parliament committee to review On October 22 students in Lviv, Ivano- and the Organization of Ukrainian nist nomenklatura united by Socialist slo- students’ demands,” by Khristina Lew, The Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil and other Nationalists, as well as the Popular gans,” and there was no sense in continuing Ukrainian Weekly, October 25, 1992. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

USCAK hosts general meeting, Myron Bytz re-elected president

by Ihor Bokiy and organizations, which had decreased in Other Canadian sports organizations Sawchak (tennis), Taissa Bokalo (aquatics), recent years. During the meeting, USCAK that have joined USCAK and were present Chris Bytz (hockey), Roman Darewych WHIPPANY, N.J. – The general meeting leaders described the various sports events at this meeting were from Toronto, Ottawa, (indoor volleyball), Teo Bodnar (track and of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the the federation had supported, including Montreal, Edmonton and Calgary (Alberta), field), Max Holowaty and Chris Czupiel U.S.A. and Canada (known by the acronym soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table and Dauphin and Winnipeg (Manitoba). (beach soccer), Alex Popovich (golf), and Mr. USCAK) was held on September 16 at the tennis, chess and checkers, golf, swimming Mr. Bytz cited the work of volunteers, the Bulawski (beach volleyball). The directors’ Ukrainian American Cultural Center of and hockey. They noted that the competi- donations from corporate sponsors and the positions for soccer and chess are vacant. New Jersey, where board directors present- tions were held on a very high level. financial support of Ukrainian credit Following the formal business portion ed their reports and a new board of direc- USCAK has been invited to work with the unions, thanking all for their contributions. and elections of the USCAK general meet- tors was elected. National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Finally, the USCAK leadership voted for ing, Vasyl Karlenko, an honored guest from The meeting attracted delegates repre- Ukraine’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, as changes to the by-laws and held elections Ukraine who is a well-known biathlonist senting various sports organizations from well as the Ukrainian World Congress, Mr. for the new board of directors. and trainer, and a member of the commit- across the United States and Canada. Bytz noted. Elected to the new board of directors for tee for cooperation of the National Olympic Following nearly five hours of reports, a As part of separate business, the issue of USCAK were: Mr. Bytz, president; Roman Committee of Ukraine with the disapora, meeting presidium was selected, headed by “USCAK-Canada,” was discussed based on a Bulawski (vice-president, eastern U.S.A.), thanked the Ukrainian diaspora for its sup- Myron Bytz, USCAK president, and Ihor letter of resignation from the board of direc- Bohdan Rad (vice-president, eastern Canada), port of the Olympic movement in Ukraine Bokiy, Ukrainian-language press secretary. tors that was written by Stefan Mazur (cen- Mike Miskiw (vice-president, western since it regained independence in 1991. Mr. The minutes from the previous meeting tral vice-president) and Walter Arendacz Canada); Walter Syzonenko, secretary; Walter Karlenko expressed hope to further and were read and this year’s meeting’s agenda (president). The letter was distributed prior Honcharyk, treasurer; Bohdan Porytko, orga- deepen this cooperation, with the proposal was outlined. to the USCAK general meeting. nizational director; Tanya Soltys, social media of new projects that transcend borders in A lively procedure ensued in selecting Mr. Bytz reminded the gathering that director; Mr. Bokiy, press director (Ukrainian); the name of sports competition. candidates to the nominations, elections and there is only one USCAK, which was found- Matthew Dubas, press director (English); Later that day, members of the newly elect- by-laws committees. Further discussions ed in 1955. Nick Prociuk, Roman Tretyak, Jaroslaw ed board of directors were invited to attend continued, following the reading of reports Following the latest information pre- Palylyk and Orest Kucyna, members at large; the induction banquet for the new members by the board members, reports by the audit- sented regarding USCAK-Canada, the meet- Yarko Kozak, Mark Howansky and Orest of the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame that was held in Whippany at the same location. ing committee and the arbitration board. ing voted unanimously to condemn the Lesiuk, auditing board; Roman Hirniak, Dan For more information about the The most interest was generated by Mr. activities of USCAK-Canada in contraven- Nysch and Peter Chareczko, arbitration Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Bytz’s explanation of USCAK’s internal tion to the organization’s constitution and board. The position of vice-president for the Canada, readers may visit www.uscak.org. structure. Mr. Bytz was critical of the activi- by-laws, and its failure to pay its dues for western U.S.A. is vacant. ty levels of certain member sports clubs the previous three years. Elected as sports directors were: George – Translated by Matthew Dubas.

whenever Torchynskyy stepped up to the Russian diplomats and generals about the Team Ukraine’s... throwing circle. They chanted slogans of New U.S. ambassador... U.S. siding with the Islamic State and other support to help him feel stronger in his terrorist groups in Syria may be primarily (Continued from page 9) competition. (Continued from page 3) rhetoric. But there is a distinct possibility of Torchynskyy wins first medal Torchynskyy is a member of Ukraine’s U.S. forces have not yet been attacked, soldiers in the field who hear such aggres- National Police and has shrapnel wounds in but Russian officials imply this may hap- sive statements from their leadership to Torchynskyy’s bronze medal in the his neck from his time serving in the coun- pen. The United States is losing influence, overreact. Skirmishes by proxy in Syria Men’s IF 4 shot put was Ukraine’s first ever try’s armed forces. whereas the Russians, the Iranians and Mr. have already happened; and further escala- Invictus Games medal. His bronze-medal-winning throw was al-Assad’s forces are winning the war. In tion involving direct U.S.-Russian military “It’s impossible to describe how big my 13.71 meters – a personal best. “I personal- desperation, the U.S. military is directing confrontations is certainly not impossible. emotions are here at the Invictus Games. It’s ly feel the medal is a gold medal because the fighters and terrorists it controls to spe- At the same time, an array of other great to win a medal on the first day of the the result from today is much stronger than cifically target high-ranking Russian mili- pressing and unresolved issues in the bilat- Games,” Torchynskyy said through an inter- in training. I feel like it’s a big achievement,” tary advisers, according to Russian defense eral relationship requires competent crisis preter at a press briefing. “All the guys are very he said after the medal ceremony. experts (RIA Novosti, October 4). management. Meanwhile, in the midst of all strong competitors in many sports, and we The NATO Trust Fund shot a video about Ambassador Tefft told this author he has this, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow could be hope to win other medals as well. It’s a great Ukraine at the 2017 Invictus Games, telling urgent family business to attend to and will hit by additional tit-for-tat sanctions or pleasure to be the first one to win a medal the story of the national team’s debut in retire (once again) after returning from even an invasion by Russian special forces. and to bring a medal to the Ukrainian team.” Toronto. The video highlighted the first Moscow. Ambassador Huntsman is taking Ambassador Huntsman may be facing Cheers from fellow teammates and three days of competition. NATO provides over in a situation that seems much worse the challenge of his lifetime. Ukrainian Canadians filled the stadium support to the Ukrainian team. than even 2014. The belligerent words of The article above is reprinted from Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, www.jamestown.org. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

NOTES ON PEOPLE Father and son win gold at the third World Mulimpia by Slavko Tysiak participants and travelers from Master Yang’s Martial Arts Center. WATERVLIET, N.Y. – The third World A Taekwondo brown belt at age 10, Mulimpia was held in July in PyeongChang, Markian Fil secured a gold medal for his South Korea, the site of the 2018 Winter individual form (Poomsae), which included Olympics. The Mulimpia is a martial arts various board-breaking techniques; he open championship competition in received a bronze medal in group form Taekwondo, Hapkido, Wushu and Haidong (Poomsae). It was Markian’s first trip over- Gumdo. Over 5,000 martial artists from 51 seas and his second competition in his four countries participated. Competitions were years of training. In 2016, Markian received organized by different disciplines of the a bronze medal for board breaking and a martial arts and by age groups. gold medal for group form (Poomsae) in the Part of team U.S.A. were Ukrainian first continental PanAm Mulimpia in Las father and son, Peter and Markian Fil from Vegas. Latham, N.Y., who traveled with 52 other Active in the Ukrainian community, Markian attends the Capital District School Bryan Laven of Ukrainian Studies in Watervliet, N.Y., Peter Fil celebrates his win in Haidong Gumdo with the first place World Mulimpia trophy. dances with Zorepad Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and enjoys attending the Roma Palace and The Blue House, where the Technologies Department. He has been Pryma Bohachevsky dance camps at South Korean president resides. “Visiting very active in the Ukrainian community as Soyuzivka in the summer. During his trip in Korea was a great experience and I hope I a former member of Syzokryli Ukrainian Korea, Markian had a chance to attend a get to come back again,” said Markian. Dance Ensemble from New York City, camp special seminar at the Taekwondowon The World Mulimpia is held every two counselor at Soyuzivka’s Heritage Camp national training center with Grand Master years in Korea and the Continental Mulimpia and camp director at Roma Pryma Jong-Beom Park of Kukkiwon. Championships (PanAm, Euro, Oceania) Bohachevsky’s Dance Camp. He and his Peter Fil, Markian’s father, also partici- are held in between each World Mulimpia. wife, Adrienne Fil, are artistic directors of pated in the world Mulimpia as a blue belt Peter Fil’s wife, Adrienne Fil, also studies Zorepad Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in in Haidong Gumdo (art of the sword), self-defense in Alpha Krav Maga, and Watervliet, N.Y. where he finished first against world com- Markian’s younger brother Maksym is cur- Mr. Fil’s local affiliations include member- petitors to advance to the finals round rently an advanced green belt in Taekwondo ship in the Ukrainian-American Cultural against Korean champions to secure first place overall and the world championship who is eager to participate in his first conti- Center of Watervliet and St. Nicholas trophy. Mr. Fil who has studied the martial nental Mulimpia next year. Brotherhood Society/UNA Branch 13 where art of Haidong Gumdo for over three years, Mr. Fil is on the faculty of Hudson Valley his father, Nicholas Fil, serves as branch sec- also competed in paper cutting and placed Community College in the Engineering retary. fourth against overseas competition. The trip to South Korea also included “Notes on people” is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian community and the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions Peter Fil trips to Naksan Temple, Muju and Seoul, Markian Fil receives his gold medal and where the Fils were able to see the sites of should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch certificate on the winners’ podium. the 1988 Olympics, Gyeongbokgung Royal number (if applicable). Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt.

cies, one of the oldest on the planet, was Admission (includes light reception) is $15; $10 Over 700... selected as a symbol of peace, environmen- Preview... for members and seniors; $5 for students. tal protection, friendship and strength to Arrive early to preview the new exhibition (Continued from page 11) honor those scouts who carried on Plast’s (Continued from page 20) “Timeless Treasures: Recently Acquired Folk Costumes and Textiles.” The Ukrainian Museum everyone gathered at Kurpark Puit, where tenets and continued to live by them wher- YONKERS, N.Y.: The Ukrainian National is located at 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212- Mayor Adolf Hornsteiner of Mittenwald ever they went on to settle. Women’s League of America (UNWLA) Branch 228-0110; website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. greeted the Plast scouts and wished them Borys Frankewycz of Munich, head orga- 30, named in honor of Lydia Krushelnytska, Saturday, November 4 good luck as they continue to strive to nizer of the 2017 YuMPZ, stated, “I am grate- invites you to its 30th anniversary celebration at make the world a better place. ful that, after 35 and 70 years, Germany can St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic ROCHESTER, N.Y.: The multi-award-winning In Kurpark Puit Plast scouts also once again host Plast members from all over Church Hall, 26 Shonnard Place, at 11:30 a.m. feature documentary film “Recovery Room,” The event will include a retrospective on the directed by Adriana Luhova will be presented at unveiled a memorial dedicated to the dis- the world. It was important for us to return artistic life of Krushelnytska, the “pride of the Rochester High Falls Film Festival at The placed persons who lived there after World to Mittenwald, as it has a meaningful place Ukrainian dramaturgy.” Refreshments will be Little Theatre, 240 East Ave. at 12:30 p.m. The War II. The youngest members of the jam- in our history. We were most fortunate with served. Donations are welcome. For additional documentary tells the story of Russia’s invasion boree (cub scouts, or “novatsvto”) together the weather, thank God, because it can be information call 914-949-4911. of eastern Ukraine, the ongoing war, its impact with the six participants in attendance who very transient in the Bavarian Alps.” and the humanitarian medical missions. It is had taken part in the 1947 camporee, “I think all of the participants were NEW YORK: Join us at 2 p.m. for a presentation based on interviews with Ukrainian soldiers planted a commemorative ginkgo biloba happy. It’s hard not to be captivated by the with author Anne Applebaum, who will talk wounded by sniper fire and explosives, Canadian tree at the park. This particular tree spe- breathtaking mountains,” he added. about her critically acclaimed book “Red and Ukrainian medical teams, and it includes Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine” (2017, unique stock shots and photos. It is a story of Penguin Random House), in which she argues hope, resilience and compassion in a time of war. that Ukrainians perished not because they were The director, Ms. Luhova, and producer Yurij accidental victims of a bad policy, but because Luhovy will be present. For more information the state deliberately set out to kill them. see www.recoveryroomthemovie.com.

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“‘Special status’ extension shows not clear whether Ukraine will get the next This month, as the winter season Kyiv moves... Ukraine [is] taking tough steps for peace,” IMF installment of $1.9 billion as part of an approaches, Kyiv was supposed to raise U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for overall $17.5 billion bailout plan. Kyiv has heating prices by about 19 percent in (Continued from page 1) the Donbas war peace process, Kurt Volker, so far received $8.9 billion. accordance with the existing formula, but it son Dmitry Peskov, according to Kremlin- tweeted on October 6. “[I] hope Russia now “Now the next tranche looks more likely, has stalled and proposed a new formula to controlled media outlet RIA Novosti, acts to make peace – time to end conflict.” but negative surprises should not be com- make it less than 10 percent. responded by saying that the “law is quite The governments of France and pletely ruled out,” Alexander Paraschiy of Mr. Poroshenko reversed earlier state- declarative in nature… There is an article Germany, both countries that brokered the Kyiv-based Concorde Capital said in a note ments made this year by voicing the need where the Russian Federation is called the initial Minsk peace framework, also wel- to investors. “In particular, it is hard to say for a separate anti-corruption court. ‘aggressor’ ” and added that such terminol- comed the law’s yearlong prolongation, in whether all the core conditions of the pen- The Venice Commission, the European ogy is “unacceptable for Russia.” separate announcements. sion reform will satisfy the IMF.” Union’s advisory body on constitutional The other Donbas-related bill – passed Ukraine’s Finance Minister Oleksandr matters, stated on October 10 that, since Pension system changed in its final reading – extends for an addi- Danylyuk, the successor of Chicago-born Ukraine has failed to make any high-profile for next IMF installment tional year an existing law that allows the Natalie Jaresko who re-financed the coun- convictions since the Euro-Maidan two eastern oblasts that border Russia Changes to Ukraine’s pension system try’s external debt, is scheduled to meet Revolution that ended in February 2014, it more self-rule upon holding local elections. designed to reduce the burden on the coun- with IMF officials this week in Washington. should create a separate anti-graft judiciary. On October 9 the commission, also A similar clause exists in the so-called try’s government-run retirement fund also Judicial reforms still at bottleneck known as the European Commission for Minsk peace agreement that was brokered were adopted. Democracy through Law, said that “corrup- by Germany and France together with On October 3, the Verkhovna Rada moved Other IMF benchmarks for Ukraine are tion is one of Ukraine’s major problems, Ukraine and Russia to resolve the ongoing to cut costs in how it provides pensions for keeping household natural gas tariffs at parity with import prices and forming an and parts of the judiciary itself have for war – already in its fourth year. the 9.7 million people who are retired, and independent anti-corruption court – both many years been considered as weak, polit- The measures stipulate that the Donbas those who will stop working in the future. of which Kyiv has been slow to do. icized and corrupt.” could have more autonomy than other That is a key requirement of the International regions, more than after the so-called Monetary Fund, the Washington-based lend- “decentralization” reforms, like having local er that has propped up Kyiv’s beleaguered For the Ukrainian government, improving councils appoint or elect judges and prose- economy since 2014, when pro-Russian ex- Is Europe’s... the economy and social mobility are clearly cutors to local courts and other law President Viktor Yanukovych fled office and top priorities. Thus, the adoption of the enforcement agencies. when Russia invaded Ukraine. (Continued from page 2) EASA’s draft would be a significant blow, “This law is more for the international Only about 50 percent of the state damaging the image of Ukraine internation- audience,” said Ms. Zolkina of the Pension Fund’s revenue covers expenses for from the region. The complication, howev- ally and effectively isolating half the country Democratic Initiatives think tank. “It’s pro- retirees. The changes enacted extend the er, stems from the fact that – with the from accessible interstate flights. There may vides an additional argument for extending years of service required to qualify for a exception of Motor Sich, which manufac- or may not be identified risks within the draft sanctions towards Russia [by the West].” pension, and not the retirement age, in tures and owns its own aircraft – almost all EASA document that Ukraine can address However, the law stipulates that local order to mitigate the number of people who other Ukrainian air carriers lease their and thus potentially prevent the adoption of elections would take place only once the enter the system and increase the number planes. It is therefore necessary to consider the proposed restrictions. But it is unclear Donbas war zone is “demilitarized.” It also of those who contribute. It also makes tight- how the direct owners of the airplanes in how Kyiv plans to deal with this matter, espe- says that all political parties must be er links between what people contribute to question will behave. Some may insist that cially without insight into what is driving the allowed to run for local elections, media the system and their ultimate retirement the EASA’s decisions be adhered to. Others EASA’s change in its risk assessment. access must be free and that international allowance, and eliminates almost all early may choose to ignore the agency, but at a monitors must observe the voting process. retirement options for such professions as significant financial cost since insurance The article above is reprinted from Guaranteed financing from the central teachers and a dozen other occupations. companies would no doubt insist upon Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from state budget is also part of the measures But since last-minute changes were raising their premiums (Globalsecurity.org, its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, passed for the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts. made in Parliament during the voting, it’s accessed September 24). www.jamestown.org. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 No. 42

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Through October 22 Society invites all to a book launch of “The Great West Ukrainian Prison Massacre of NEW YORK: Anya Antonovych is among the 1941. A Sourcebook” (Amsterdam artists of the Royal Tar Collective whose University Press, 2016), edited by Alexander new works are represented in the exhibit J. Motyl and Ksenia Kiebuzynski. The prison “Mudflat Ekstasis” at the Amos Eno Gallery at 56 Bogart St. in Brooklyn. The two other reasons: first, although it is one of the great- members of the collective are Samantha massacreest atrocities оf 1941committed is important by the Soviet for several state, Jones and Heather Lyon; all three reside in the massacre is largely unknown; second, the town of Blue Hill, Maine. Ms. Antonovych the massacre is critical to an understanding received a B.A. from McGill University in of state-sponsored mass killings in the 20th Montreal; a post-baccalaureate certificate century and to human rights violations from the Maryland Institute College of Art in more generally; third, the massacre is cen- Baltimore; and an M.F.A. in painting from the tral to making sense of Ukrainian and Polish Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Through attitudes toward World War II, Germany, the painting, photography, color and physical Soviet Union and Jews. How nationally con- interaction with the landscape, Ms. scious Ukrainians and Poles responded to Antonovych scrutinizes memory, broken World War II and the Holocaust cannot be narratives and abstract memories. For more understood without an appreciation of the information about the exhibit, go to www. magnitude of the trauma of the massacre of amoseno.org. 1941. Dr. Motyl will present the book. The Thursday, October 19 book launch will take place at the society’s OTTAWA: The Ukrainian National building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and Federation, Ottawa Gatineau, invites you to 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional infor- the Ottawa screening of the multi-award- mation call 212-254-5130. winning feature documentary film “Recovery Sunday, October 22 Room,” directed by Adriana Luhova, pro- duced by Yurij Luhovy. A story about Russia’s ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group invasion of eastern Ukraine, its impact and Cultural Fund Sunday Music Series presents the humanitarian medical missions, it is violinist Bohdana Pivnenko in a program based on interviews with wounded soldiers, featuring works by contemporary Ukrainian Canadian and Ukrainian medical teams, composers, as well as classical favorites by unique stock shots and photos. It is a story of Albeniz, Saint-Saens, Sarsate and Paganini. hope, resilience and compassion in a time of Ms. Pivnenko is considered one of the most war. The screening will be held at City of prominent of the young generation of violin- Ottawa Archives, Centrepointe, 100 ists in Ukraine. There will be a reception to Tallwood Drive, main foyer, at 7 p.m. The meet the artist immediately following the producers will be present. Seating is limit- performance. The concert will be held at 3 ed; register at https://recovery-room-otta- p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., wa.eventbrite.ca. the event is held under the Alexandria, VA 22314. Suggested donation patronage of the Ukrainian World Congress. $30; free admission for students; unreserved For more information see www.recovery- seating. For more information visit: www. roomthemovie.com. twgcf.org or e-mail twgculturalfund@gmail. com. Saturday, October 21 NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific (Continued on page 18)