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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXII No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 $2.00 Western leaders congratulate Ukraine Poroshenko elected president on successful election Free and fair election PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Leaders of the foils Putin’s scheme United States, NATO and the European Union on May 25 and 26 issued state- by Zenon Zawada ments congratulating the people of KYIV – Confectionary magnate Petro Ukraine on the presidential election Poroshenko, 48, was elected Ukraine’s fifth successfully held on May 25 and president on May 25 when nearly 55 per- pledged to work with the new president cent of voters cast their ballots for him, giv- of Ukraine as the country seeks to ing him the needed majority to avoid a run- determines it own future. off. Runner-up Yulia Tymoshenko earned Below are the full texts of their about 13 percent of the vote. statements about the historic election. Buttressing Mr. Poroshenko’s convincing Statement by President Barack victory was the absence of any reports of Obama, May 25: massive, organized fraud or intimidation of On behalf of all Americans, I congrat- voters and commissioners in the presiden- ulate the people of Ukraine for making tial vote beyond the violence-plagued their voices heard by voting in their Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. The election presidential election today. Despite earned a unanimous stamp of approval provocations and violence, millions of from international election observers. Ukrainians went to the polls through- “This was the most important election in out the country, and even in parts of independent Ukraine’s history,” said a eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed statement from the election-observing mis- separatist groups sought to disenfran- sion of the National Democratic Institute chise entire regions, some courageous that was read at a May 26 press conference Ukrainians still were able to cast their in Kyiv by its chair, Madeleine K. Albright. ballots. We commend the resolve of all “By turning out to vote yesterday across those who participated, as well as the the vast majority of the country, Ukrainians efforts of the Ukrainian government to did more than elect a new president. They conduct these elections in the face of showed the world their commitment to those threats. sovereignty, unity and democracy.” Throughout the last few months, the The free and fair vote, combined with Ukrainian people have repeatedly the 60 percent voter turnout rate and con- solidation behind Mr. Poroshenko, served demonstrated their desire to choose Facebook/Petro Poroshenko their leaders without interference and (Continued on page 15) Petro Poroshenko and his wife, Maryna, cast their ballots on election day. to live in a democracy where they can determine their own future free of vio- lence and intimidation. This election is another important step forward in the efforts of the Ukrainian government to UWC and UCCA release preliminary observations on elections unify the country and reach out to all of its citizens to ensure their concerns are addressed and aspirations met. UWC: Vote met international standards UCCA: Ukrainians demonstrated The United States looks forward to for conduct of democratic elections their commitment to democracy working with the next president, as well as the democratically elected The Ukrainian World Congress International Observation Mission The preliminary statement below was released by the Ukrainian Parliament, to support Ukraine’s efforts on May 26 released its preliminary observations, which were signed Congress Committee of America on May 26. by Bohdan Futey, head of mission, and Peter Sztyk, chief observer. to enact important political and eco- The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America’s International nomic reforms. We also continue to sup- The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) International Election Election Observer Mission, which observed the elections in every port Ukraine’s sovereignty and territori- Observation Mission (UWC Mission) is the third largest region of Ukraine, including Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano- al integrity, condemn and reject Russia’s international observation mission to the early presidential election Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, occupation and attempted annexation of in Ukraine after the observation missions of the Organization for Sumy, Zakarpattia, Zaporizhia and Zhytomyr, as well as at the Crimea, and remain committed to work- Security and Cooperatoin in Europea (OSCE) and the European diplomatic posts in the United States – affirms that the May 25 ing with Ukraine and other partners to Network of Election Monitoring Organizations. (ENEMO). elections met international standards for free and fair elections find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The UWC Mission numbers 236 observers who have travelled and accurately reflects the will of the Ukrainian electorate. Statement by U.S. Secretary of to Ukraine from 22 countries (including observers from the World Despite minor infractions, including the presence of campaign State John Kerry, May 26: Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations, who were supported advertisements in a few municipalities, instances of inaccurate The United States congratulates the by the International Renaissance Foundation). voter lists in a handful of precincts, and voter frustration with people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian The conclusions of the UWC Mission are based upon direct long lines in Kyiv, the 222 officially registered UCCA international government for their historic elections observations by its short-term observers and meetings held with election observers who visited over 600 polling stations reported on May 25. officials from state institutions, representatives of political parties, that the voting process was conducted in a peaceful, transparent media, civil society and the international community. and democratic manner. 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Ukrainian businessmen support Obama speaks with Poroshenko Poroshenko secure the presidency “an expression of the will” of the country’s citi- WASHINGTON – President Barack zens. “The presidential election was char- paramilitary units in state service Obama called Ukraine’s president-elect on acterized by high turnout and a clear May 27 to offer his congratulations and resolve by the authorities to hold what was started operating in the nearby Donbas assurances of U.S. support for Ukraine. The by Vladimir Socor a genuine election largely in line with inter- (see below). White House, Office of the Press Secretary Eurasia Daily Monitor national commitments and respecting fun- On April 13 the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast released the following information: May 20 damental freedoms, despite the hostile administration announced the decision to “President Obama called President-elect Ukrainian forces are struggling to con- set up a Dnipro 1 Battalion in that oblast, Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine today to con- security environment in two eastern tain Russia’s proxy insurgency in the sponsored by billionaire governor Igor gratulate him on his victory and offer the regions of the country,” the leaders said in Donbas (Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts). Kolomoisky, at the disposal of Ukraine’s full support of the United States as he seeks the statement. The leaders added that they The Ukrainian “anti-terrorist operation,” Ministry of Internal Affairs. Shortly thereaf- to unify and move his country forward. The “stand firm in upholding Ukraine’s sover- under way since April 13, remains incon- ter, the same administration announced president stressed the importance of eignty and territorial integrity” and con- clusive thus far. This operation has revealed plans to set up a further battalion, with per- quickly implementing the reforms neces- demn Russia’s “illegal annexation” of how deeply Ukraine’s army and police sonnel from the former Berkut elite unit sary for Ukraine to bring the country Ukraine’s Crimea territory in March. They were hollowed out in recent years, materi- (disbanded merely three months ago). On together and to develop a sustainable econ- also called on Moscow to engage with Mr. ally and morally. May 11, the Defense Ministry approved omy, attractive investment climate, and Poroshenko, to withdraw its troops from The insurgency’s nucleus of combatants plans to create two battalions of territorial transparent and accountable government Ukraine’s borders, and to “use its leverage from Russia turns out to have been overrat- defense in that same oblast. Additionally, that is responsive to the concerns and aspi- on the armed separatists to de-escalate the ed; and their locally recruited auxiliaries Mr. Kolomoisky is advertising his private rations of all Ukrainians. The United States situation in eastern Ukraine.” French President Francois Hollande said that if the seem little more than a scattered rabble, offer of bounties for the capture of armed will continue assisting Ukraine in these Kremlin fails to cooperate or help end the deeply disappointing the Russian com- insurgents (1 + 1 TV, May 12; euromaidan- efforts. The two leaders agreed to continue violence in eastern Ukraine, Russia could mander Igor Girkin, a.k.a. Strelkov (video pr.org, accessed May 19). their conversation during the President’s face a fresh round of sanctions. “President address via Ukraiynska Pravda, May 18). On May 2 in the Mykolayiv Oblast, agri- upcoming trip to Europe.” (White House) Putin must now not only respect the [elec- The insurgents are too weak to establish business entrepreneur Oleksiy Vadaturskiy Obama, Poroshenko to meet tion] outcome but also recognize the any compact territorial base (unless and announced his offers to equip and pay vol- Ukraine president and make sure there is a until further reinforced from Russia). They unteers for road patrols and checkpoints. KYIV – The White House confirmed on May 28 that a meeting of U.S. President de-escalation, which is expected and possi- merely control some urban pockets dis- These are manned by volunteers jointly ble today,” Mr. Hollande said. Lithuanian persed across the Donbas. They have with national guardsmen and border Barack Obama with Petro Poroshenko, president-elect of Ukraine, has been sched- President Dalia Grybauskaite said she now spawned would-be political authorities to troops in that oblast. Mr. Vadaturskiy has expects Ukraine and the EU to sign a deal proclaim secession from Ukraine, but these also offered bounties for the capture of uled for next week in Poland. A senior offi- cial at the U.S. president’s administration on closer trade ties at a Brussels summit on are confined to buildings in some down- armed insurgents. Owner of the Nibulon told Ukrinform: “Obama will meet with June 27. Kyiv and the bloc have already town squares. agroholding, evaluated at $800 million by Poroshenko during a trip to Europe on June signed the political chapters of their associ- However, the insurgents are well-placed Forbes, Mr. Vadaturskiy is one of the spon- 3-6.” The White House official did not elab- ation agreement. (RFE/RL).3 to thwart Ukraine’s May 25 presidential sors of the Defend Ukraine Together move- orate on the particular time or venue of the Ukraine envoy wants tougher sanctions election in the Donbas, to sabotage the ment against “federalization” in the meeting. Next week, the U.S. leader will go region’s industrial economy, and infiltrate Mykolayiv Oblast (https://news.pn/de/ on a European tour, during which he is to BRUSSELS – On May 27, Ukraine’s farther afield into Ukraine. The Ukrainian public/98168). In the neighboring Odesa participate in the Group of Seven summit in ambassador to the European Union, army and police have proved generally Oblast, the newly appointed governor Brussels and visit Poland, where he is due Kostiantyn Yelisieiev, expressed frustration unable, and at times unwilling, to deal (since early May) Ihor Palytsya has inherit- to meet Mr. Poroshenko, the White House over what Kyiv judges to be Europe’s hesi- effectively with this insurgency. ed his immediate predecessor’s plan to source said. (Ukrinform) tance to impose further, tougher sanctions Meanwhile, Ukrainian paramilitary and form a Shtorm battalion under the Internal EU backs new Ukrainian leadership on Moscow. “We should not appease the territorial defense units are being raised by Affairs Ministry. aggressor,” Mr. Yelisieiev told the German civic initiatives, cutting across social class The Donbas Battalion has started oper- BRUSSELS – European Union leaders dpa news agency. “The EU should not wait lines, to supplement the inadequate forces ating covertly in the Donetsk Oblast, out of praised Ukraine’s presidential election and for new red lines to be crossed. When of an insolvent state. This is, in practice, a a base camp in the neighboring vowed to support the country’s new leader Russia invades the territory of Ukraine, it form of private-public partnership dictated Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. This unit is report- as he assumes power in a country strug- will be too late to impose sanctions.” He by an unprecedented emergency. ed to consist of unpaid volunteers. The gling with a flailing economy, pro-Russian called for economic measures such as “cut- Some wealthy businessmen are financ- Donbas Battalion has succeeded in recap- separatists in the east, and ongoing pres- ting Russia off from the global financial sys- ing such new units and related security turing the Velyka Novosilka district center sure from Moscow. In a statement follow- tem,” along with “creative” sanctions such measures to assist the state administra- (in the western part of the Donestk Oblast) ing an informal dinner in Brussels on May as revoking Russia’s hosting of the 2018 tions in certain oblasts. Those new units from rebel hands (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 27, the heads of state of the EU’s 28 mem- World Cup. (RFE/RL) draw on volunteers, giving preference to 15; mashable.com, May 17). ber countries called the elections in former military personnel with experience The Dnipropetrovsk Oblast currently Ukraine that saw businessman Petro (Continued on page 12) in international operations and anti-terror- shields the rest of Ukraine against subver- ist police veterans. Recruitment is mainly sion from Donbas insurgents. By the same local. While salaries are attractive (far high- token Mr. Kolomoisky’s oblast can become er than army salaries for corresponding the springboard for restoring Ukrainian he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 ranks), the basic motivation is probably authority in the Donbas. Therefore, it T U W patriotic, spurred no doubt by the spectacle seems premature at this stage to propose An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., of defeatism and defections in the army enlarging the territory of the a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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Elements of one battalion Subscription Department (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 e-mail: [email protected] based in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast have (Continued on page 16) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 3 INTERVIEW: Russia Watcher Lucas says ‘tide has turned a bit’ for Ukraine think [Vladimir] Putin has been deterred by RFE/RL and 10 percent there was some severe dis- and Donetsk, and their so-called ruption. But I still think, even with these sanctions. But I think the narrative of Novorossiya will continue to be a problem. There are still plenty of ways Russia can lost or disrupted provinces, you’ll have a Novorossiya has proved less attractive than The Russian propaganda machine is still continue to meddle in Ukraine’s affairs. But higher turnout than you have in most perhaps he had hoped. It’s one thing to get very effective and – in defiance of logic and with Petro Poroshenko’s apparent victory in American elections. ... little green men to run around and start facts – will keep things churning. The the May 25 presidential election amid a solid By European standards, this is an chaos. It’s another thing to get people to Ukrainians will continue to have a problem turnout, Kyiv may have turned a corner. impressive turnout. It’s going to be very support a full-fledged separatist agenda. of either using force to regain control of their sovereign territory or allowing these RFE/RL’s Brian Whitmore spoke to longtime hard for Russia to say that this is a perpetu- Russia seems to be backing off in ragbag militias, thugs and bandits to set up Russia-watcher Edward Lucas, senior editor ation of a fascist coup. But this is a neces- recent weeks. Do you see this as a tacti- their quasi-state entities. We’re still at the of the British weekly The Economist. sary but not sufficient condition – one of cal retreat? many necessary but not sufficient condi- early stages of all of this and there is plenty What is your main takeaway from tions – necessary for Ukraine to get back on As so often in Ukraine, things haven’t of scope for Kremlin mischief making and today’s election in Ukraine? its feet again. We have an absolutely dread- quite gone Putin’s way. This is not the first meddling. time he’s gotten something wrong. He bet ful economic situation, major constitutional What are you expecting going for- This was quite unlike a Russian election heavily on Yanukovych and that didn’t issues, parliamentary elections – and then ward? because we didn’t know at the start of the after that try and form an effective govern- work. He didn’t understand Maidan, campaign who was going to win it. There ment. So we’re at first base, no more than thought it was just a stunt and didn’t realize We’ve got to keep our attention focused was a real political choice. It turned out that that. it was an authentic political expression. I on what is happening inside Russia, on the Poroshenko thrashed [Yulia] Tymoshenko, think he’s still betting on making Ukraine a way this is playing. Is Putin continuing to So is it fair to say Ukraine has turned but that’s not unusual in democracies to get semi-failed state. And that could still prove keep this nationalist frenzy going at home? an important corner? landslides. But we didn’t know [this would right. He’s done terrible damage to the Are Russians beginning to question the offi- happen] at the beginning. So this was a pro- I think they have turned a bit of a corner. Ukrainian economy. He’s still got the gas cial narrative? Will he try this someplace found challenge to the Putinist idea of man- They have reversed the narrative. Two card to play. He’s set fire to the house in else? I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if he lets aged democracy. This was unmanaged months ago we had a narrative of creeping terms of ethnic and linguistic animosities in Ukraine fester for a bit and turns his atten- democracy. ... Kremlin disruption and Novorossiya some parts of the east, where some people tion to somewhere else like Moldova, or Another thing that is important is that stretching from Crimea to Odesa. And it is have died and families traumatized. There’s Kazakhstan, or Belarus. the far right got thrashed. So this idea that pretty clear that most Ukrainians quite certainly a bit of a tactical retreat. But he’s One of the big points about this is that Ukraine is run by fascists is complete non- rightly don’t like the way their country’s achieved quite a lot of what he wanted with Putin constantly keeps us off balance. sense. Ukraine is run by a guy who makes been run. But most Ukrainians, regardless his ability to prove he can cause chaos, that Words and deeds don’t match. He does chocolate. So the way in which [far-right of what language they count as their first, Ukraine is in terrible trouble and the West things we don’t expect. We try and create a parties] Pravy Sektor and Svoboda went don’t want to be part of Russia and don’t is pretty toothless. nice rational picture that fits with our nowhere is a very powerful counterpoint to want to see the country break up. ... world view, but Putin doesn’t have our What do you expect Putin’s next move the Kremlin demonization of Ukraine. I think the idea that Ukraine is doomed world view. He is very happy to jolt us. So to be? as a state because of its linguistic divisions whatever happens next will be something Do you think the disruptions in the has been heavily knocked down. It is some- I think the gas card is a pretty obvious we don’t expect. east, in the Donetsk and Luhansk thing gradually sinking in with the outside one for him to play. He can say that Ukraine oblasts, will harm the election’s legiti- world that Ukrainians have known for a has to pay full price for gas and if it doesn’t Copyright 2014, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted macy? ​​ long time. You have a naturally bilingual he will cut it off. That puts Ukraine in a with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ It is only part of the east. If you take country where people are happy speaking position of either having to cut off supplies Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Crimea as a lost cause, you have two prov- Russian and Ukrainian. Your linguistic to Europe or accepting a massive shock to Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see inces where things were seriously disrupt- choice doesn’t reflect anything more sub- the already wobbly Ukrainian industries. I http://www.rferl.org/content/interview- ed, about a tenth of the population. So, in stantial than your family circumstances. ... suspect that will be the next card. ... edward-lucas-ukraine-election-turned-cor- 90 percent of Ukraine things went normally I think the tide has turned a bit. I don’t I think that the separatists in Luhansk ner/25398089.html).

NEWS ANALYSIS: What to expect from Poroshenko in national security

by Maksym Bugriy industry and machine building, not to men- the notorious Budapest Memorandum with poroshenko-vstrecha-s-putinym-obyazatel- Eurasia Daily Monitor tion defending market access for Ukrainian an international treaty that would contain no-sostoitsya-145817_.html). For now, Mr. food producers including Mr. Poroshenko’s security guarantees for Ukraine. Such a secu- Poroshenko opposes NATO membership The swift and overwhelming victory of own confectionery business Roshen. rity treaty for Ukraine would also make it for Ukraine. He said on April 2, “The level of Petro Poroshenko in the May 25 Ukrainian possible, in Mr. Poroshenko’s view, to nego- popular support for the idea of Ukraine presidential election (ITAR-TASS, May 25) including systemic corruption as well as tiate a “lend-lease”-type international mili- joining NATO is currently too small to put raises questions about the new president’s integrity• Governance and competence and institutions issues: To issues, com- tary assistance program for the Ukrainian […] on the agenda” (http://en.interfax.com. security policy. In fact, he now faces multi- pensate for the lack of integrity and profes- military (http://interfax.com.ua/news/ ua/news/general/198839.html). ple national security challenges. sionalism in the armed forces, Ukraine general/206602.html). The next Ukrainian president’s national recently created numerous volunteer mili- Advantageously, Mr. Poroshenko’s back- security and defense team is unknown at Russia and some local businessmen/politi- tia units (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, May ground is in international relations. He present, though his top campaign foreign cians:• Insurgency Ukraine has in been the eastconducting supported a labo by- 15) and called up reserves from the old graduated from the elite Institute of policy staffer was the former vice-minister rious Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in the Soviet military school cadres. Military gov- International Relations at Kyiv-based Taras of foreign affairs and deputy director of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts from the ernance has consequently become more Shevchenko University, with a degree in think tank Razumkov Center, Valery Chaly. beginning of May. Yet, there may also be complex in relation to the state’s monopoly international economics in 1989. He was Mr. Poroshenko’s views on the security sit- challenges to national cohesion elsewhere, on the use of force. Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister from uation indicate that he understands the including western Ukraine or even Kyiv, as October 2009 to March 2010, and was one need to reform the security sector and to the political deal to bring peace to eastern finds itself in and how it will affect talks of the most active sponsors of the raise the professionalism level of Ukraine’s Ukraine would require extensive compro- with• TheRussia security over vacuumUkraine thatmaintaining Ukraine Association Agreement between Ukraine security forces. During his campaign, he mises (The Ukrainian Week, Issue 21 [341], “non-bloc” status: This is, in fact, question- and the European Union. criticized the “partisan quota” principle May 23-29). Alongside the internal insur- able; at the moment, Ukraine is not able to The president-elect is seen as a moderate dominating management-level personnel gency supported by Russia, there remains defend itself on its own. Yet, a path toward politician, able to reach a deal with Russia. appointments, and promised to change it. the threat of a direct Russian invasion of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Throughout his political career, he has not Mr. Poroshenko also advocates a significant mainland Ukraine – though less likely, it is Organization (NATO) would be a “red line” been perceived as “anti-Russian.” Yet, since increase in Ukrainian defense spending and still not impossible to rule out. for the Russian government and is not like- he became a strong proponent of Ukraine’s believes that the domestic defense can pro- ly to find support among some European EU integration, his Russian confectionery vide the bulk of the military requirements defense sector: The need for comprehensive states, foremost Germany. Furthermore, exports and two factories that belong to his of the Ukrainian military, as well as become reform• Problems alongside within the need the to respond security to and the what Ukraine perceived as legally binding Roshen Group inside Russia were periodi- a major driver of the country’s economic insurgency requires finding an optimum territorial integrity guarantees in the 1994 cally disrupted (ITAR-TASS, May 20). modernization (The Ukrainian Week, Issue policy mix and balance among long-term Budapest Memorandum turned out to be On May 25 Mr. Poroshenko told journal- 21 [341], May 23–29, p. 16). strategic and urgent operational issues. non-binding assurances – Russian Prime ists he believes without Russia’s participa- Ukrainians widely believe President- Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Moscow tion, stabilizing southeastern Ukraine is not elect Poroshenko can end the war in the raise Ukraine’s power base: Ukraine’s GDP never guaranteed Ukraine’s territorial possible, and he hopes to meet with Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. His first offi- is expected• Overcoming to fall economic by 5 percent hardships in 2014, to integrity (http://lenta.ru/news/2014/05/ Russian President Vladimir Putin. He cial visit will be not to Brussels or Moscow, while the need to finance military spending 20/medvedev/). insists, however, that there are two issues but to the troubled Ukrainian east. is also a fiscal burden for the country. National security, in its two dimensions of Ukraine would defend firmly in any bilater- Moreover, he has promised amnesty for Overcoming these economic difficulties security policy and security sector reform, al talks: a non-recognition of the Crimean insurgents not implicated in grave crimes. would require restoring economic ties with was important to Mr. Poroshenko’s campaign. referendum and Ukraine’s right to pursue Russia in the energy sector, the defense In fact, he proposed an initiative to replace EU integration. (http://zn.ua/POLITICS/ (Continued on page 17) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22

THE 38th CONVENTION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Roma Hadzewycz Delegates during a convention session. President Stefan Kaczaraj speaks at the opening ceremonies. Resolutions of the UNA’s 38th Convention Below are the resolutions adopted at the 3. Whereas, there is serious trepidation 38th Regular Convention of the Ukrainian regarding the current geopolitical crisis in National Association. Ukraine, and whereas, the current events in Ukraine represent a serious threat to the 1. Whereas, the Ukrainian National recent progress toward democracy in Association (UNA) Constitution and By-Laws Ukraine, and the continued existence of represent the governing rules for the associ- Ukraine itself, and whereas, Ukraine is a ation, and whereas, the UNA’s convention crucial strategic partner of the United delegates while in session are the highest States, Canada and Europe, be it resolved legislative body of our association and may that the Executive Committee of the UNA change by-laws on a quadrennial basis, be it speak out on behalf of Ukraine and its dem- resolved that the Convention By-Laws ocratic aspirations and on an ongoing basis Committee shall provide full disclosure in establish contact with the president of the writing concerning all recommended United States and the prime minister of By-Laws changes, including authorship and Canada, all members of the U.S. Congress the key supporting arguments. and Canadian Parliament, as well as the 2. Whereas, time is limited at UNA con- Embassies of Ukraine in the U.S.A. and ventions and many reports need to be Canada, to resolutely convey opposition to The Resolutions Committee deliberates. reviewed in detail to ensure the continued all anti-democratic efforts of the Ukrainian ous deficiency in the appropriate mail within 30 days of the meeting and a sum- good of the organization, be it resolved that and Russian governments as permitted by delivery of our publications, and whereas, mary published in our publications. all received reports of all General Assembly current law. Be it further resolved that the we have paid for and fail to receive appro- 6. Whereas, the Ukrainian Cultural members be sent to all delegates at least 30 UNA’s president, as well as members of the priate service, be it resolved that the UNA’s Festival is a major undertaking of the days in advance of the convention in order General Assembly, continue to be integral president contact the U.S. Postmaster Soyuzivka Heritage Center and is spon- to give delegates time to review reports in a members of ongoing delegations meeting General to strongly protest any instances of sored by the Ukrainian National timely fashion. Be it further resolved that with government officials to voice their deficient service that our publications Foundation, be it resolved the Executive the minutes of the convention of the UNA concerns regarding the future relationship receive and to underscore that an immedi- Committee shall establish a full accounting be distributed electronically to all delegates between the U.S.A., Canada and Ukraine as ate resolution to this problem is expected. of all revenues and expenditures associated within 12 months and to any UNA member permitted by current law. 5. Whereas, the management of the daily with this event and report the results in its who requests a copy at that time. 4. Whereas, there continues to be a seri- activities of the UNA involves the complex financial statements. Be it further resolved interaction of our insurance business and that any revenues and expenditures on the related fraternal activities, and whereas, days of the festival and relevant to the festi- transparency of the organization’s activities val will be considered revenues and expen- Greetings to the UNA Convention is paramount in engendering trust, and ditures of the festival. whereas, more frequent meetings and 6. Whereas, other business enterprises Present at the banquet held during the appropriate updates can motivate the gen- and organizations are contacting members 38th Regular Convention of the Ukrainian Ukraine to the United States eral membership to become even more of the Ukrainian community, many of whom National Association were the following • Olexander Motsyk, ambassador of active in this organization, be it resolved are UNA members, with the sale of financial representatives: Ukraine in New York that the Executive Committee meet no less and insurance products, be it resolved that • Igor Sybiga, consul general of than on a quarterly basis to formally dis- the Executive Committee shall pursue National Women’s League of America National University of Ostroh Academy cuss the status of the organization and mutually beneficial marketing opportuni- • Marianna Zajac, president, Ukrainian • Dr. Ihor Pasichnyk, rector of the developing plans, and be it further resolved ties, particularly with affinity groups, to pro- Midzak, president, Providence Association and science of Ukraine and professor of that reports of these meetings are issued mote UNA products and other offerings. of Ukrainian• The Rt. CatholicsRev. Mitred Archpriest Ihor the• NationalSerhiy Kvit, University minister of ofKyiv education Mohyla Academy Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics• Kvitka Semanyshyn, vice-president, America • Ukrainian Congress Committee of The following individuals and organi- Canadian Congress zations sent written greetings to the UNA’s • Paul Grod, president, Ukrainian 38th Convention: Zinych,• The Ukrainianvice-president, Museum Ukrainian Soroka, Metropolitan Archeparchy of National• Marianna Women’s Zajac, League president, of America and Ulana Philadelphia,• Metropolitan Ukrainian Archbishop Catholic Church Stefan Association Chornomorska Sitch Eparchy of France, Switzerland and the • Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Benelux,• Bishop Ukrainian Borys Gudziak, Catholic ChurchSt. Volodymyr tor • Kirsten E. Gillibrand (N.Y.), U.S. sena- Catholic Eparchy of Stamford, Conn. board, American Fraternal Alliance • Bishop Paul Chomnycky, Ukrainian • William B. McKinney, chair of the tative of Ukraine to the United Nations Committee The Toronto Bandurist Capella directed by Victor Mishalow (seated, right), performs in a • Yuriy Sergeyev, permanent represen- • United Ukrainian American Relief special concert, “The Word of Taras,” dedicated to Taras Shevchenko, patron of the UNA. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 5

THE 38th CONVENTION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Delegates recount experiences at 38th UNA Convention Following the convention, The Leaving the convention, I was inspired Ukrainian’s Weekly’s Matthew Dubas asked by a positive “new wind” at least for the delegates to share their thoughts on U.S.A., but from Canada, the situation is experiences at the 38th UNA Convention that saddening. New regulations – years in its was hosted at Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, N.Y., process – restricts Canada from selling or on May 15-18. promoting, leaving the UNA’s Canadian business subject to natural attrition. Ewhen Osidacz, Krikland, Quebec, Endowments are regular, but the low dollar Branch 465: amounts also limit growth. Branch secre- This being my second UNA convention, I taries need to stay on top of maturation knew what to expect, and this year’s con- dates, inspire members to reinvest in the vention was a truly positive experience. UNA after maturation rather than cashing From my arrival at Soyuzivka, the staff sur- out, and suggest ways which the UNA prised me by fulfilling my room request, members can donate their investments to when initially it was indicated that my first Ukrainian organization/community proj- choice of room may have been unavailable. ects or general charities and causes. This simple accommodation request set The convention was time well spent, and the tone for a great start. Soyuzivka’s famil- it was uplifting to attend services at Holy iarity to me from the previous years in my Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church on Roma Hadzewycz youth that were spent there was like com- Sunday morning that were led by the Rev. Andrij Gavdanovich votes during a convention session. ing home. When I arrived at my room, a Dr. Ivan Kaszczak, who was very welcom- welcome basket was awaiting me filled ing to all of the delegates. with the performers afterward in the who need encouragement in becoming with apricot wine [from Ukraine] and – Mr Osidacz was re-elected to the UNA Trembita Lounge. more active in their local branches, and very importantly – a wine opener. General Assembly for his second consecutive This year’s convention had more variety maybe one day they will attend a conven- Everything about the convention was term as an advisor He serves as secretary of of events, more interesting presentations tion and learn even more about the UNA. well organized and adaptive to the chang- UNA Branch 465. and well-organized social events, which Many among the new wave of Ukrainian ing weather and daily agendas. From the showed the advance planning of the orga- immigrants don’t understand the UNA fra- opening ceremonies, the singing of the Andriy Gavdanovich, 27, Eatontown, nizing committee. Also I noticed the updat- ternal concept and this is an area of out- anthems of America, Canada and Ukraine, N.J., Branch 234: ed UNA brochures and materials that were reach for the future – not just for the UNA to when the convention sessions got under This was my second UNA convention. I provided to the delegates. The positive but for the future of the Ukrainian diaspora. way, hearing the reports on Thursday were enjoyed the presentations made during the atmosphere of the convention fostered a I look forward to participating in more a bit dry, and a necessary evil, but it was convention, particularly Oksana Stanko’s more open exchange of ideas among the UNA conventions. nicely done and proceeded without much on UNA customer service. I thought Dr. delegates. From the UNA conventions I delay. Andrij Szul did an excellent job explaining have learned how the UNA operates and Mr. Gavdanovich, who arrived in the Thursday night’s sing-along, with Slavko the business part of the convention and the the ways it coordinates with the Ukrainian United States seven years ago from Lviv was Kosiw on accordion, was adapted from its parliamentary procedures. The Toronto community on projects at the branch level elected for his inaugural term as a UNA advi- originally planned format of a bonfire Bandurist Capella performance was most and how we can all contribute locally. sor. He sings with the Dumka Chorus of New (vatra) outdoors, but due to weather, the enjoyable, as well as the meet and greet The UNA is attracting younger members York and is president of UNA Branch 234. organizers shifted the event indoors to the Main House lobby in front of the roaring fireplace, where delegates gathered in song. Little details like the distribution of flashlights so that people could read the songbooks showed the level of foresight and planning involved among the conven- tion organizers. Friday evening’s concert with the Toronto Bandurist Capella, the post-con- cert reception and Saturday’s banquet, thanks to chef Andrij Sonevytsky’s magic in the kitchen, were excellent. The service staff should also be commended for their work during the convention. Many of them had recently arrived from Ukraine – and given the events going on in Ukraine, including the election and the anti-terror- ism operations against the separatists – it was nice to see these young smiling faces who are the future of Ukraine as the youth is the future of any nation. I had known many of the delegates at this year’s convention, but only a few were from Canada. The delegate demographics are changing too, as we still see many older delegates at these conventions but more young people have begun taking an active role. I would like to see more youth at the next convention, as the future of the UNA lies in the growth and activity of its young members. I liked how the convention provided resources for the sale of UNA products, including help with training and customer service presentations showed good sup- port from the Home Office. The presenters and Home Office employees made them- selves available during the convention to answer any questions and were approach- able for suggestions. The convention election process could use an update to speed up the primary and secondary rounds of voting. Technology may assist in this area, with electronic vot- ing or other means. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Ukraine’s presidential election Putin suffers “crushing defeat” As this week’s editorial was being written on May 29, Ukraine’ s Central Election Commission (CEC) released the results of the extraordinary presidential election in Ukraine elections, Illarionov says based on 100 percent of the electronic voting reports. Petro Poroshenko (indepen- by Paul Goble in the west but lost the east, or who won dent) received 54.7 percent of the vote (or 9,856,911 votes) – enough to win the the east but lost the west. “For the first presidency outright, without the need for a runoff. Yulia Tymoshenko The “most significant result” of the time, the president of Ukraine was chosen (Batkivshchyna Party) was a distant second – more than 40 percent behind – with Ukrainian presidential elections was not by the votes of all Ukraine, by the votes of 12.81 percent. She was trailed by Oleh Lyashko (Radical Party), 8.32 percent; the selection of Petro Poroshenko, his victo- the residents of all major Ukrainian macro- Anatoliy Hrytsenko (Civil Position Party), 5.48 percent; Sergey Tigipko (self-nominat- ry in the first round, or the defeat of Yulia regions,” Mr. Illarionov notes. ed), 5.23 percent; Mykhailo Dobkin (Party of Regions), 3.03 percent. Fifteen other Tymoshenko but rather “the formal-legal Even more, Mr. Illarionov says, the three candidates were on the ballot, barely registering support. Significantly, the two far death of the Putin myth about the so-called trailing candidates received approximately right candidates, Oleh Tiahnybok (Svoboda Party) and Dmytro Yarosh (Right Sector), ‘split’ of Ukraine into a west-central and the same level of support in the two regions, something that represents “the absolute vic- polled, respectively, at 1 percent and less than 1 percent. These two, readers will south-eastern part,” says Andrey Illarionov. As such, the Russian commentator says, tory of the national choice by Ukrainian citi- recall, were repeatedly trotted out as bogeymen by the Putin disinformation machine the vote effectively represents “the funeral zens” of the entire country “of the Western that painted Ukraine as a land of ultra-nationalists, fascists, anti-Semites, etc. of [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s plan variant of development of a united Ukraine.” Thankfully, the presidential election did not need to go to a second round, win- for the division of Ukraine, the final com- “In other words,” he continues, the ning Ukraine and its people precious time – time that should now be used to get pletion of the 20-year period of Ukrainian election has led to the “total col- post-Maidan Ukraine moving in the right direction. ‘Ukrainianization, [and] an important stage lapse of Putin’s plans” for that country. According to the CEC, 18,019,456 voters cast ballots on election day. Voter turn- on the path to the Westernization and Ukraine “did not become Banderite or an out was reported to be over 60 percent – and that’s despite the fact that in two Europeanization of Ukraine” (echo.msk.ru/ anti-Russian federation or anti-Russian,” oblasts, Luhansk and Donetsk, Russian-backed militants terrorized the population, blog/aillar/1327642-echo/). but that country, and indeed “practically” kidnapped election commission members and prevented polling stations from In this Ukrainian election, in contrast to all of it, however, “has become anti-Putin” opening. [And, lest anyone doubt these are true terrorists, consider just today’s earlier presidential votes there, the winner and seeks “integration in the Western, that news: “separatists” were holding four monitors from the Organization for Security was not someone who won the most votes is, the contemporary world.” and Cooperation in Europe, detaining them as spies; they had shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter in Sloviansk, killing 13; and they forced about 80 National Guard soldiers in the Luhansk Oblast to surrender by using their parents as human shields.] There were numerous news reports of Ukrainian citizens in the Donbas Putin’s obsession about Ukrainians comparable region distraught that they were not able to vote on Ukraine’s future. At the same time, it must be noted that displaced voters from Crimea, recently invaded and to Stalin’s and Hitler’s complexes, says historian annexed by Russia, were able to vote on Ukraine’s mainland. Very noteworthy is the fact that in this election there was no sign of division by Paul Goble showed that “Ukraine is united, that there between Ukraine’s east and west – belying the facile description of Ukraine so often is no split of east and west, that that is a employed by many news media and commentators. Mr. Poroshenko won the sup- Thanks to the presidential elections, phantom, invention and fiction of Russian port of voters across the country. Thus, he has a mandate to govern from all of Ukraine has received “a breathing space,” but television... [and] that the separatists in Ukraine’s people. that space won’t last long, says Yuri Luhansk-Donetsk are few and cannot sur- President Barack Obama offered congratulations to “the people of Ukraine for Felshtinsky, because “Putin’s Ukrainian com- vive without military support.” making their voices heard by voting in their presidential election today.” He under- plex can be compared only with Stalin’s In short, he says, they show that scored that, “Despite provocations and violence, millions of Ukrainians went to the Polish complex and Hitler’s Jewish complex.” “Ukraine is not Moldova” and that Moscow The last several months have demon- “won’t be able to create a Transdniestria” polls throughout the country, and even in parts of eastern Ukraine, where Russian- strated, the Russian historian says, that within its borders. backed separatist groups sought to disenfranchise entire regions, some courageous “one must not believe Putin or negotiate Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has had Ukrainians still were able to cast their ballots. We commend the resolve of all those with him,” that he will “make promises and “a boomerang effect,” not the falsely who participated, as well as the efforts of the Ukrainian government to conduct sign documents” but violate his words and claimed one that Vladimir Putin says has these elections in the face of those threats.” Secretary of State John Kerry empha- signature at the first opportunity and con- been the true result of Western sanctions sized: “Ukrainians united to express their political will freely and to choose their tinue to move in the same direction he was but rather a real one that has come back to own future together. The large turnout sends a clear message: the Ukrainian people before speaking and signing (kasparov.ru/ haunt the Kremlin leader. want to live in a united, democratic and peaceful Ukraine anchored in European material.php?id=5383129102FE4). In this round in Ukraine, “Putin has really institutions.” That pattern is especially important to lost. He lost in those March days when the President-elect Poroshenko posted on his Facebook page on May 26: remember in the wake of the Ukrainian Russian army seized the Crimean peninsu- “I respect and value everyone’s choice. It does not matter who you voted for – your elections, Mr. Felshtinsky continues. They la.” But “the problem is that Putin doesn’t active participation yesterday and tonight at polling stations proved that Ukrainians know that. He does not suspect that the bat- are not indifferent about the fate of their state. We have a new country, informed and Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on tle is lost. He sincerely believes that the fight active citizens, a new stage of development for our country.” ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia has only just begun. And therefore he will With the inauguration now scheduled to be held on June 7, we wish the new pres- who has served in various capacities in the continue the war he has thought up.” ident Godspeed, wisdom and fortitude to overcome the myriad challenges, and dan- U.S. State Department, the Central Increasingly, Mr. Felshtinsky says, Mr. gers, that he and his country face. Slava Ukraini! Intelligence Agency and the International Putin and his entourage talk about the cre- Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice ation of “a new order” in the world.” That of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio inevitably recalls the words of Hitler and his Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for regime who also talked about creating “a International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog new order.” And because of his obsessions Turning the pages back... called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- with Ukraine and his own power, “Putin will June woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The articles go into history as the Russian Hitler,” as above are reprinted with permission. someone who can’t stop until he is stopped. Nine years ago, on June 6, 2005, former Prime Minister Viktor 6 Yanukoych, today the fugitive ex-president of Ukraine, appeared at a Kyiv police department building after being summoned by 2005 anti-organized crime investigators. Mr. Yanukovych, who showed up more than a half hour late FOR THE RECORD: From Obama’s with his attorney, Olena Lukash, was called to testify as a witness in a 2004 government transfer of 4.8 million hrv from the state budget for the overhaul of the airport in Donetsk, Mr. Yanukovych’s hometown. major foreign policy address After three hours of questioning, Mr. Yanukovych repeated that he had nothing to fear President Barack Obama delivered a “In Ukraine, Russia’s recent actions “because I don’t consider myself guilty of anything.” major foreign policy address at the United recall the days when Soviet tanks rolled This was Mr. Yanukovych’s third summons to appear; he had ignored the previous two States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., into Eastern Europe. But this isn’t the Cold that were issued via the media. The third notice was sent by the Internal Affairs Ministry during the May 28 commencement ceremo- War. Our ability to shape world opinion to Mr. Yanukovych’s attorney and to the headquarters of his Party of Regions political ny. The excerpt below is from the transcript helped isolate Russia right away. Because party, with its stronghold in Donetsk. No explanation for the failure to appear was provid- published by The Washington Post (courtesy of American leadership, the world immedi- ed by Mr. Yanukovych or his attorney. of Federal News Service). ately condemned Russian actions, Europe The summons was part of the anti-organized crime initiative begun by President Viktor and the G-7 joined with us to impose sanc- Yushchenko in January 2005 following the two-terms of President Leonid Kuchma. Mr. “...Now, there are lot of folks, a lot of tions, NATO reinforced our commitment to Yanukovych lost the secondary presidential election against Mr. Yushchenko after massive skeptics who often downplay the effective- Eastern European allies, the IMF is helping election fraud that sparked the Orange Revolution. ness of multilateral action. For them, work- to stabilize Ukraine’s economy, OSCE moni- For more than two months, investigators had also arrested about a dozen regional and ing through international institutions, like tors brought the eyes of the world to unsta- local officials on charges including abuse of office, extortion, making death threats and the UN or respecting international law, is a ble parts of Ukraine. (Continued on page 18) sign of weakness. I think they’re wrong. … (Continued on page 18) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Ukrainian citizens cast ballots in D.C. Voting in NYC for a new president, Poroshenko the overwhelming favorite and a new future, for Ukraine

Yaro Bihun People line up at the registered voters lists to receive their presidential election ballots.

by Yaro Bihun and that Petro Poroshenko received At Ukraine’s Consulate General in New York (from left) are: Vice-Consul Kostyantyn approximately 65 percent of these votes – Vorona, Kvitka Semanyshyn of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics, WASHINGTON – While Ukrainians were about 10 percent more than he received in Consul General Igor Sybiga and Roma Lisovich of the Ukrainian National Association. voting for their next president on Sunday, Ukraine. May 25, all over Ukraine, some of their fel- There were two official international by Roma Lisovich that every bit helps. There is much truth in the saying, “Little things make big things low citizens living in the United States were election observers on the scene, both from Finally, Ukraine’s election day, May 25, happen.” UNA Fraternal Coordinator Yuriy casting their ballots at the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Congress Committee of 2014, had arrived. Ukrainians around the Symczyk and I were part of the election day Embassy in Washington, as well as at three America – Michael Sawkiw Jr. and Roman world were going to the polls to vote for a volunteer squad at Ukraine’s Consulate Ukrainian Consulates around the country – Ferencevych. In front of the Embassy street new president – and a new future. Russian General in New York. in New York City, Chicago and San entrance, welcoming those coming to vote aggression in the east had been stepped up We arrived at 8 a.m. Already the lines of Francisco. with Ukrainian flags and placards, were in the days preceding the elections. potential voters weaved down the block. We At the Embassy, the voting began at 8 representatives of Razom, an organization Continuous violence threatened to disrupt arrived armed with hundreds of UNA pens a.m., with the first group of voters report- established by an active group of young the process. No one knew what to expect. (to ensure the Consulate would not run out edly coming here from Cleveland. The polls recent Ukrainian immigrants to the United Here in New York City, it was a beautiful of pens with such a large crowd expected); closed at 8 p.m. On the following day, it was States. As stated in their leaflets, their orga- summer day. After days of storms and rain, issues of our newspaper Svoboda (for peo- estimated that a little over 500 of the close nization’s aim is “to support the people of the clouds had lifted and the sun was shin- ple to read while they waited) and UNA pro- to 6,500 registered voters on the Embassy Ukraine in their continued quest for ing down upon us. The expectations were motional materials. We also came with list actually cast their ballots in Washington, democracy, justice and human rights.” for a record high voter turnout. According boxes of munchkins and coffee, very grate- to Ukraine’s Vice-Consul Kostyantyn fully received by the Consulate. After all, it Vorona, fewer than 500 people had voted would be a very long day. in the last election. Judging by the number We were warmly greeted by Vice-Consul of those who registered this time, thou- Vorona and Consul General Igor Sybiga. sands were expected to vote in New York They reported that the first voters had alone. Buses from New Jersey and begun queuing up at 6:30 a.m. Pennsylvania were on their way. Although my personal contribution was All of us at the Ukrainian National minimal (crowd control and bringing in the Association had been reading and watching elderly and those with children) in the the events in Ukraine unfold with great grand scheme of things, the satisfaction it concern. UNA’s advocacy role, certainly a gave me was indescribable. We witnessed familiar one in UNA’s history, was reaf- history in the making that day. Ukrainians firmed over the past six months as Ukraine took back their country and spoke up for a struggled for a free and democratic society. democratic society. Vyshyvanky (embroi- Educating the public and bringing about a deries), T-shirts with Ukrainian pride slo- greater awareness of the situation was the gans, blue-and-yellow-colored fashions, UNA’s primary role, but, in this struggle for flags and other symbols of patriotism were Ukraine’s survival, I have come to realize aplenty. A group of teenagers from the New York branch of the Ukrainian American Roma Lisovich is treasurer of the Youth Association entertained the crowds Ukrainian National Association. all day with music and song. Bohdanna Wolansky, director of the Promin ensem- Members of the Razom organization outside the entrance to the Embassy of Ukraine ble, joined the young guitar-strumming welcome potential voters on election day. Maksym Lozynskyj with her own trusty guitar. People gladly joined in. It was an all- day, spirited sing-along to help the waiting time go by more pleasantly. Volunteers from the organization Razom Citizens of Ukraine vote in Ottawa passed out Ukrainian snacks, including OTTAWA – Three hundred forty bal- borshch, to the waiting and appreciative lots were cast on May 25 at the poll- voters. Proving that volunteerism starts at ing station set up at the Embassy of a young age, a few youngsters age 6-7 set up a lemonade stand; they were not charg- Ukraine in Canada. EuroMaidan Ottawa ing for the refreshments, but instead were cited the following vote totals as report- passing the lemonade out for free to the ed by the election commission: Petro waiting voters. Poroshenko, 175 votes (51.4 percent Frequent shout-outs of support from of the vote); Anatoliy Hrytsenko, 53; passengers on the triple-decker New York Yulia Tymoshenko, 33; Oleh Lyashko, sightseeing buses were met with responses 33; Olha Bohomolets, 24; and Dmytro from the crowd of “Freedom for Ukraine” Yarosh, nine; and Oleh Tiahnybok, or “Slava Ukraini.” Flash mob renditions of three. Others – there were 21 candi- “Shche ne Vmerla Ukraina,” Ukraine’s dates – received from zero to two votes. Yuriy Symczyk (left), the Ukrainian national anthem, brought tears to my eyes Above, one of the voters is seen outside National Association’s fraternal coordi- every time I heard it. the Embassy, proudly displaying her nator, with Vice-Consul Kostyantyn Ukrainian passport (and her patriotic Vorona on election day in New York. (Continued on page 9) blue-and-yellow manicured nails). EuroMaidan Ottawa 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22 No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 9 Thousands gather at annual St. Thomas Sunday pilgrimage SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Thousands of Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic faithful congregated at the Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. (UOC-U.S.A.) for its annual St. Thomas Sunday Pilgrimage on April 26-27. Held the first weekend after Easter, the event celebrates the Resurrection with the departed who are buried in St. Andrew Cemetery. Saturday’s divine liturgy at St. Andrew Memorial Ukrainian Orthodox Church was celebrated by Bishop Daniel, president of the Consistory of the UOC-U.S.A., who commemorated the victims of the Chornobyl nuclear disas- ter on the 28th anniversary date of the catastrophe. Following liturgy, the St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary hosted a picnic, sponsored by the seminary’s Ukrainian Orthodox League chapter. Metropolitan Antony and Bishop Daniel visited the picnic, and vespers were served in the seminary chapel by the Rev. Vasyl Pasakas, assistant dean of students at the seminary. On Sunday, Metropolitan Antony and Bishop Daniel con- celebrated divine liturgy and were joined by clergy from the Mid-Atlantic states and beyond. From the church, a pro- cession led by a color guard of the Ukrainian American uocofusa.org Veterans followed by the hierarchs and clergy continued to Metropolitan Antony blesses the faithful during divine liturgy on Sunday, April 27, at St. Andrew Memorial the Memorial Cross in St. Andrew Cemetery, where prayers Ukrainian Orthodox Church. were offered for the repose of the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, the victims of Chornobyl, those by children, parents and grandparents in attendance. Resurrection Ukrainian Orthodox Mausoleum and prayed who served in the armed forces of Ukraine and the U.S.A., Prayers were also offered for the millions of people who at the crypt of Patriarch Mstyslav I, the first patriarch of the as well as those who died during the recent fighting on have lost their lives in the fight for freedom, justice and Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Similar services Independence Square in Kyiv. peace, both in the U.S.A. and Ukraine. were held at the gravesites of Metropolitan Vasyl This year, the procession featured placards of photos of Many faithful pilgrims then began the blessing of Lypkivsky, the United Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhoods the Heavenly Brigade (Nebesna Sotnia) that were carried gravesites as the hierarchs then proceeded to Holy monument commemorating the women and children vic- tims of the Holodomor, and at the gravesites of 11 other hierarchs interred at St. Andrew Cemetery, as well as gen- erous donors to the Church and its ministry programs. Visitors had an opportunity to stop in to the Consistory, St. Sophia Seminary, the UOC/St. Sophia Seminary Library, as well as the Ukrainian Cultural Center – where vendors sold all kinds of Ukrainian items, and Church organizations and ministries offered exhibits. Also available were the Holy Resurrection Mausoleum, and the temporary exhibit of the future museum of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which is to be included in the Historical and Educational Complex of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. In the afternoon, the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry hosted an ice cream social at the seminary. Under the leadership of Natalie Kapeluck-Nixon, the ministry offered an opportunity for youth to meet their bishops – Metropolitan Antony and Bishop Daniel. The hierarchs dis- tributed icon prints of the Resurrection to the children. The weekend’s events were made possible by the Consistory Office staff, and the property management, under the direction of Emil Skocypec, the Cultural Center Bishop Daniel censes around the Memorial Cross in St. Andrew Cemetery on April 27 during commemorative prayers for the heroes of Ukraine and the U.S.A., victims of the Holodomor and Chornobyl, and those who recently staff, Memorial Church choir under the direction of Michael died in their participation in the Euro-Maidan events. The faithful are seen carrying placards of the Heavenly Andrec, and the members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Brigade, which were left at the Memorial Cross for pilgrims to view. League, who directed parking.

Voting in NYC for a new president... (Continued from page 7) Despite the long lines and waiting times, the people were friendly and upbeat. In line were members of the Hassidic community, Catholic nuns, Asian-looking Ukrainians whose familial origins were in the “Stans,” Ukrainians of all sizes, confessions and descriptions. But the atmosphere was one of unity, solidarity and pride. A new day had dawned, and people seemed to be aware of the impor- tance of the day. Hopefulness was in the air. The eldest voter of the day was Mykola Diakiv, who at 90 was determined to make his vote count. Despite the crowd’s diversity in terms of language and backgrounds, I wit- nessed tolerance and patience throughout the day. For example, one elderly woman in line stopped me to ask a question. She spoke so quickly in Russian I couldn’t make it out. I explained in Ukrainian: “Sorry, I don’t speak Russian, only Ukrainian. If you can speak more slowly I will try to understand. Or, if you prefer, I can call over someone who speaks Russian. Do you speak English?” I added. In her heavy accent she replied: “No English today. We Ukrainian. I love Ukraine. I try speak in Ukrainian – I ‘vill’ try understand you, you ‘vill’ try understand me.” Clearly, language is not a barrier to loving one’s homeland. The people kept coming and coming, and the lines just kept growing. The Consulate staff was wonderful, sharing in the excitement of the day. It was a proud moment for Ukrainians everywhere. We were pleased we were able to make a contribution, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to Ukraine’s democratic process. Personally, I was Stefan Slutsky thrilled to be part of history in the making. It was the most gratifying and Chairman of the Precinct Election Commission A proud voter in New York. uplifting of experiences, one I will treasure forever. in New York, Teodor Shevchuk. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22 La Salle U. hosts international conference on “The Church of the Catacombs”

by Alex Nalencz PHILADELPHIA – On the 25th anniversa- ry of the emergence of the Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church from the underground in the Soviet Union, the M.A. program in Central and Eastern European Studies at La Salle University in Philadelphia, in coopera- tion with the St. Sophia Religious Association U.S.A., the Shevchenko Scientific Society U.S.A., the Ukrainian Free University Foundation (New York), and the Lypynsky East European Research Institute (Elkins Park, Pa.), hosted an international scholarly conference. The audience, consisting mostly of stu- dents and faculty of La Salle and neighbor- ing universities, as well as members of the Presenters at the conference, from left: Leonid Rudnytzky, Nicholas Rudnytzky, Geffrey Kelly, Iryna Ivankovych, Svitlana Philadelphia Ukrainian community num- Hurkina, the Rev. Marko Semehen, the Rev. John Sianchuk and Paul Mojzes. bered over 60 people. The site of the conference was the De La by Iryna Ivankovych, executive director of Dr. Rudnytzky read a letter from Cardinal and activities of the German theologian and Salle Chapel, which hosted a concomitant the St. Sophia Religious Association and Lubomyr Husar addressed to the confer- Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945). exhibit of banners and publications, includ- curator of the Patriarch Josyf Slipyj Center ence participants and also conveyed the His presentation included numerous paral- ing a recently published guide to the exhib- (Elkins Park). greetings sent by Patriarch Sviatoslav of lels between the life of the Church under it titled, “To the Light of Resurrection The morning session of the conference, the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. National Socialism and Communism. through the Thorns of Catacombs: The chaired by Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky (La Salle The keynote address on Churches in a Svitlana Hurkina, a historian from the Underground Activity and Re-emergence of University), was opened with a prayer for totalitarian state was delivered by Geffrey Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv), read the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.” The peace led by the University chaplain, Kelly (Department of Religion, La Salle her paper on “The Responses of the English version of the guide was prepared Robert Kinzler, FSC. In his opening remarks University). Prof. Kelly focused on the life Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Faithful to the Liquidation of their Church: 1945-1989.” The morning session concluded with a brief presentation by Ms. Ivankovych aptly titled, “To the Light of Resurrection through the Thorns of Catacombs,” which elucidated the banners and books forming the exhibit. The second session, chaired by Nicholas Rudnytzky (Manor College/La Salle University), opened with a PowerPoint pre- sentation by the Rev. John Sianchuk, CSSR, director of the Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr’s Shrine (Winnipeg), titled “Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky: ‘Father of the Underground Church.’” Bishop Velychkovsky (1903-1973) was beatified together with other martyrs of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church on June 27, 2001, during the visitation of Pope John Paul II to Ukraine. Father Sianchuk also ana- lyzed the relationship between Patriarch Josyf and Bishop Velychkovsky, as well as the latter’s many-faceted activities in the under- ground Church. The Rev. Marko Semehen, of the St. Sophia Religious Association in Rome, offered an analytical study of “The Liturgical and Pastoral Life of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the Catacombs,” which included numerous specific instanc- es of pastoral care by men and women under a totalitarian regime. The final paper of the conference, authored by Andrew Sorokowski (Washington), and read in the absence of the author by Dr. Albert Kipa, president of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences (New York), dealt with “The Road to Legalization of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, 1984-1991.” Dr. Sorokowski stressed that the legalization process of the Church occurred in several stages and on several levels, and as a result had a plethora of consequences which are still being felt today. In the final analysis, the emergence of the Church from the underground provided it with the ability to pursue its mission under relatively normal circumstances. In his concluding remarks to the confer- ence, Paul Mojzes (Rosemont College), offered a comparative analysis on the Church in Ukraine and other Churches in Eastern Europe. It was resolved to try to publish the proceedings in a forthcoming issue of The Ukrainian Quarterly and subse- quently also in the journal Religion in Eastern Europe.

Alex Nalencz, M.A., is the administrative assistant for the M.A. program in Central and Eastern European Studies at La Salle University. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 11

Michael Holian, conductor of the Northwest Chicago Symphony and Chicago Ukrainian Choir. Chicago Ukrainian Choir and Northwest Chicago Symphony participants. UIMA in Chicago hosts premiere of composition honoring Shevchenko

Soprano Ludmila Ostash and cellist Nazar Dzhuryn. Actor and narrator Bohdan Kozak. Pianist Natalia Pelekh.

by Marta Farion Shevchenko’s words and his persona, and emotions. singer’s voice and the individual musicians, which has attained mythical symbolism for It was a courageous undertaking by the spiraling into a powerful effect over the CHICAGO – In commemoration of the all Ukrainians, serve as an inspiration for music director, Mr. Holian, who serves as audience. 200th anniversary of the birth of Taras the Ukrainian people in reclaiming their chairman of the Music Committee at the When the performance came to its con- Shevchenko, Chicago’s community wit- rights to freedom and independence. His Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Mr. clusion, audience members rose to their nessed an extraordinary musical tribute to famous “Epistle,” the subject of Mr. Laniuk’s Holian managed to prepare the chorus, feet in resounding applause of apprecia- Ukraine’s prophet, famed poet, artist and composition, is addressed “To the Dead, the whose members sing in various community tion. It was without a doubt one of the national hero. The Ukrainian Institute of Living, and to Those Yet Unborn, My choirs, and deliver a performance worthy of most memorable concerts in the diaspora – Modern Art hosted the premiere of the Countrymen, All Who Live in Ukraine and the challenge, with a collective understand- one that left the audience feeling proud and composition “Poslaniye” (Epistle) by Outside Ukraine.” ing of the composition with its various dis- filled with hope for Ukraine’s future. Ukrainian composer Yuri Laniuk, per- One of the first victims on the Maidan, sonances, cadences and rhythms. Dr. Pavlo Nadzikewycz, chairman of the formed by the Northwest Chicago Serhiy Nahoyan, had a copy of the “Kobzar” Together with the soloists and the recita- board of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Symphony and the Chicago Ukrainian choir with him when he fell as one of the tion of Shevchenko’s poetry by the virtuoso Art, welcomed everyone to this unforgetta- comprising community singers, conducted Heavenly Brigade who gave their lives for actor Mr. Kozak, Mr. Holian delivered a ble premiere, and identified the words of by Michael Holian, with performances by freedom. Shevchenko inspired generations probing and vibrant performance as an Shevchenko to the current situation in soprano Ludmila Ostash, accompanied by in the past, as in the current struggles of organic unity. Mr. Kozak, one of Ukraine’s Ukraine: Natalia Pelekh on piano, Nazar Dzhuryn on Ukraine to attain independence, human leading actors from the Zankovetska “It makes a great difference to me/That cello, and recitation of segments from dignity and pride in their nation. Theater of Lviv, left the audience spell- evil folk and wicked men/Attack our Shevchenko’s “Kobzar” by actor and narra- Shevchenko’s genius has continually bound with his contemporary recitation of Ukraine, once so free, / That makes a great tor Bohdan Kozak. inspired artists and writers in their creative Shevchenko’s poetry. It felt as if difference to me.” The March 30th concert was dedicated expressions of his life and writing. Shevchenko foresaw that there would be a The concert was then introduced by a to the Heavenly Brigade, the fallen heroes The performance enthralled the audi- Maidan, and that the Ukrainian nation distinguished member of the Chicago com- of the Maidan, on the 40th day since their ence that filled the cathedral to capacity. would rise up, inspired by his words. munity, Dr. Vasil Truchly, who dedicated his passing. Donations were earmarked to This was a concert performed at the high- Ms. Ostash of the Lviv National Academic life efforts not only to medicine, but also to help Ukraine and the families of the victims est professional artistic level, rarely heard Opera and Ballet Theater shared the palette music, the community and Ukraine’s cul- of violence on the Maidan. The concert was in the diaspora community. There were of her soprano voice, delivering the subtle- ture and independence. In addition to his performed at the beautiful and acoustically many noteworthy moments of musical ties of the challenging score, reflecting the profession in medicine, Dr. Truchly is a balanced St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic accomplishment. courage, despair and hope expressed in the composer and choir director. Cathedral. Selfreliance Ukrainian American The creative team included Ukrainians composition. Accompanying on piano, Ms. A reception followed at the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union and Heritage and non-Ukrainians from the United States, Pelekh, an accomplished pianist who per- Institute of Modern Art, where Orysia Foundation of First Security Federal and prominent artists who traveled from forms in Ukraine and on international stag- Kossak-Cardoso, president, thanked the Savings Bank sponsored the concert. Ukraine specifically for the performance. Mr. es, discreetly and powerfully partnered with sponsors, performers and the audience for “Kobzar,” the collection of Taras Laniuk, composer, cellist and professor at the individual performers and the entire the exceptional artistic experience and sup- Shevchenko’s poems, has played an impor- the Lviv National Academic Opera and Ballet ensemble. Mr. Dzhuryn, who moved from port. tant role in galvanizing the Ukrainian Theater, was honored with a standing ova- Ukraine to the United States, performs as With the message of the Maidan, and nation, its identity and its struggles for tion at the conclusion of this premiere of his soloist and in chamber and orchestral honoring the memory of the Heavenly independence. Shevchenko’s words reso- composition. The orchestral work, based on ensembles. The energy and intonation of his Brigade, the emotional and artistic power nate today, when the Ukrainian nation has Ukrainian sonic motifs within a contempo- cello contributed to the rich outpouring of of this concert will remain embedded in the defended its honor on the Maidan, and as a rary framework of musical resonances and sound and expression. The beauty of the memory of each member of the audience consequence is under Russian threat. rhythms, absorbed the audience’s attention sound expanded over the orchestra, the for a long time to come. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22

jets and helicopter gunships – began after Avakov said the rebels had suffered heavy possible that would see a resumption of NEWSBRIEFS the separatists seized Donetsk airport. It losses but gave no figures. He said no gov- Russian gas supplies to Ukraine. Mr. was the first time the fighting has spread to ernment troops were killed. The fighting – Oettinger said after a May 26 meeting in (Continued from page 2) the city of Donetsk since the unrest in east- in which government forces used combat Berlin with Russian Energy Minister ern Ukraine began some two months ago. jets and helicopter gunships – began after Aleksandr Novak and Ukrainian counterpart Putin demands end to offensive (RFE/RL) the separatists seized the Donetsk airport Yuriy Prodan there was a “good chance” of PRAGUE – Russian President Vladimir on May 26 and continued into the following reaching an agreement. Mr. Oettinger said Ukraine forces retake airport Putin on May 27 called for an immediate day. It was the first time the fighting has under the deal, Ukraine would pay off $2 bil- end to what he called the Ukrainian govern- KYIV – Reports said sporadic fighting spread to the city of Donetsk since the lion of its debt by May 29. He said Ukraine ment’s “punitive” military operation in the was continuing on May 27 on the outskirts unrest in eastern Ukraine began some two would pay an additional $500 million of the east, after dozens were reported killed in a of the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, a months ago. Mr. Avakov said on May 27 debt by June 7. Mr. Novak said Russia was day of fighting in the eastern city of day after heavy clashes in which dozens of that government forces now controlled the prepared to start negotiations on a price for Donetsk. Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Minister pro-Russian separatists were reported airport. Deputy Prime Minister Vitaliy gas if Ukraine’s $2.5 billion bill was paid by Arsen Avakov said on May 27 that govern- killed. Ukrainian local and national authori- Yarema said that the “antiterrorist opera- May 31. Ukraine’s Energy Minister Prodan ment forces were now in control of Donetsk ties also report that security forces have tion” will continue “until not a single ter- said there was not yet an agreement airport, which separatists tried to seize the regained control of the airport, which was rorist remains on the territory of Ukraine.”​​ between Ukraine and Russia to resolve the dispute. Russia and Ukraine have been day before. The Kremlin said Mr. Putin had occupied by gunmen on May 26. The sepa- Petro Poroshenko, the victor in Ukraine’s locked in a dispute over the gas price and spoken to Italian Prime Minister Matteo ratists said at least 30 and possibly up to May 25 presidential election, has vowed to Moscow’s demands for prepayment for Renzi by telephone and “underscored the 100 fighters were killed during nearly 24 open a dialogue with residents of Ukraine’s future supplies that has raised the possibility need for an immediate halt to the punitive hours of fighting that followed the airport eastern regions but rejected talks with “ter- of interrupted supplies of gas to customers military operation in the southeastern seizure. The mayor of Donetsk, Oleksandr rorists.” He added, “The antiterrorist opera- in Europe. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by regions and the establishment of peaceful Lukyanchenko, said the death toll from the tion cannot and should not last two or ITAR-TASS, Interfax, and Agence France- dialogue between Kyiv and representatives fighting stood at 40, including two civilians. three months. It should and will last hours.” (RFE/RL, with reporting by AP, Reuters, Presse) of the regions.” There is no official death toll He did not specify whether the remaining UNIAN, and RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) from the fighting. Separatists said at least 38 dead were rebels or government troops. Thousands of mercenaries in Ukraine 30 and possibly up to 100 fighters were Pavel Gubarev, the self-proclaimed “peo- Uneasy calm reported in Donetsk killed. The mayor of Donetsk said 40 people ple’s governor” of Donetsk, said govern- KYIV – The number of armed mercenar- were killed, including two civilians and 38 ment forces opened fire on a truck carrying PRAGUE – An uneasy calm appeared to ies, acting in Ukraine as so-called separat- “combatants.” Internal Affairs Minister wounded fighters from the airport to a hos- have returned to the eastern Ukrainian city ists, may be several thousand, according to Avakov said the rebels had suffered heavy pital, killing 35. He said another 15 fighters of Donetsk, one day after dozens of pro- Ihor Smeshko, a former chairman of the losses but gave no figures. He said no gov- were injured. It was not immediately clear Russian separatist fighters were reported Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and for- ernment troops were killed. The fighting – whether the reports referred to the same killed in fighting with government forces. mer head of the Main Intelligence in which government forces used combat incident. Internal Affairs Minister Arsen Intense gunfire was reported earlier on Department of the Defense Ministry. May 28 around the Ukrainian Security Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, he Service (SBU) building occupied by the said, “I do not know, of course, an official separatists, and jet fighters were heard fly- answer. But I think that these are several ing over the city. There were, however, no thousand [mercenaries],” he said. immediate details on fighting, and the gun- According to Mr. Smeshko, the anti-terror- fire later stopped. In an interview with ist operation (ATO) forces should more TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Germany’s “Bild” daily, the winner of effectively work with local residents as or e-mail [email protected] Ukraine’s presidential election, Petro regards information. People should under- Poroshenko, said that “the antiterrorist stand that law enforcers are called just for their defense. These measures will allow SERVICES PROFESSIONALS operation has finally begun in earnest.” He added, “A real war is being waged against the armed militants to be isolated. At the our country. We will end this terror.” same time, according to his information, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov support among the local population for the said that the Ukrainian people were “in militants in Ukraine’s east is now subsid- essence being pushed into the abyss of frat- ing. “Local communities stand for peace ricidal war.” An aide to Russian President and do not support an outrage, which sepa- Vladimir Putin, Yury Ushakov, said that ratists and armed mercenaries bring,” Mr. what he described as the Ukrainian govern- Smeshko noted, according to May 28 news ment’s “provocative” military actions in reports. (Ukrinform) eastern Ukraine were pushing the crisis Russian TV said Yarosh was ahead further into deadlock. Ukrainian officials said there were Russians and Chechens MOSCOW – Russian state TV reported among the dead and wounded. On May 28, that controversial far-right politician Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov denied Dmytro Yarosh was leading Ukraine’s May that he had sent soldiers to help the pro- 25 presidential election, even though by all Russian separatists, but did not rule out indications he wasn’t even close. Displaying that some Chechen volunteers could have figures purportedly taken from Ukraine’s gone there on their own. (RFE/RL, with official election website, Channel 1 anchor- reporting by UNIAN, Reuters, ITAR-TASS) woman Irada Zeinalova announced that the Right Sector leader was comfortably ahead MFA: separatists hold OSCE observers in the race, with more than 37 percent of the FOR RENT KYIV – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs vote. The report was illustrated with a (MFA) on May 28 confirmed that the observ- screenshot of a website adorned with the ers of the Organization for Security and title “Ukraine’s Presidential Election” that WEEKLY SUMMER RENTALS Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) who disap- appeared to be from the official Central now available for Jun-Aug, 2014 peared during a patrol in the Donetsk region, Election Commission. The announcer just 2 miles from Soyuzivka. are being held by one of the separatist acknowledged that the figures, coming as 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units with full baths groups in the area. The director of the MFA the vote was still being counted, were rather or e ciency units with eat-in kitchen Information Policy Department, Yevhen “strange.” She noted: “It’s unclear what it & living room, cable tv/dvd, phone means – because it is radically different and internet svc also available. Send Perebyinis, said at a briefing in Kyiv, “we are working to secure their release.” The spokes- from exit poll data by four pollsters. email request for brochure with rates According to exit polls, Petro Poroshenko is to [email protected] or call Taras, person also said that the kidnapped observ- evenings at 201 964 9224. ers are being held in eastern Ukraine and leading with 55.9 percent.” Perhaps the expressed hope that there will be more strangest thing is how such obviously ques- information about their location “very soon.” tionable figures could be broadcast on SERVICES Mr. Perebyinis noted that the Foreign Affairs Russian national television. Ukrainian Ministry has been in contact with law media reported shortly before the vote that enforcement bodies of Ukraine on this issue. the Central Election Commission website A task force of law enforcement agencies has had been targeted by a cyberattack. The been set up to resolve the situation. On May Interfax news agency quoted Ukrainian offi- 27, the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission in cials as saying on May 26 that the informa- Ukraine said it lost communication with the tion about Mr. Yarosh’s alleged lead “was four observers while they patrolled the east prepared in advance” by hackers, and was of the Donetsk region on Monday evening, “stored on Russian Internet resources.” In May 26. The missing OSCE observers are citi- the end, official preliminary results showed zens of Estonia, Switzerland, Turkey and Mr. Yarosh far out of the running after Denmark. (Ukrinform) receiving slightly above 1 percent of the Run your advertisement here, vote. Mr. Yarosh, 42, is a nationalist leader in The Ukrainian Weekly’s EU energy chief comments on gas deal known for his anti-Russian remarks. He calls Russia Ukraine’s “eternal foe,” and has said a CLASSIFIEDS section. BERLIN – European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger says he believes a deal is (Continued on page 13) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 13

presidential elections in Ukraine in which clear he is ready to negotiate with Russia. “I reads. The would-be saboteurs planned to NEWSBRIEFS they and other residents of Crimea will no know Putin quite well,” he said, adding that travel to Moscow for training at one of the longer be able to take part. John Dalhuisen, he is ready to compromise over everything undercover special schools of the Main (Continued from page 12) director of AI’s Europe and Central Asia but Ukraine’s claim to Crimea and its deci- Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the Program, said that armed groups backed sion to pursue economic association with war between Russia and Ukraine is “inevita- General Staff of the Russian Defense by the peninsula’s new authorities had the European Union. (Ukrinform) ble.” Moscow accuses Mr. Yarosh of publicly Ministry. The sabotage group was headed alienated Crimean Tatars by harassing calling on anti-Russian forces to orchestrate by a 45-year-old citizen of Ukraine, a for- Tatar leaders, threatening to dissolve their SBU detains saboteurs recruited by Russia terror attacks against Russia, and Russian mer airborne major and parachute training self-governing body, the Mejlis, and media frequently refers to him as being a KYIV – The Security Service of Ukraine instructor; most members of the terrorist restricting their rights to freedom of fascist. (Farangis Najibullah of RFE/RL) (SBU) detained eight residents of the Odesa group had served in special units of the assembly and expression. Mr. Dalhuisen region who were recruited by Russian armed forces. While preparing for the trip, Italian photojournalist, translator killed added that up to 7,000 Tatars have fled secret services for terrorist and subversive the SBU said the saboteurs adhered to Crimea and those who have stayed face the harsh conspiracy measures: they used PRAGUE – A Soviet-era dissident and acts on the territory of Ukraine. “SBU unenviable choice of accepting Russian citi- aliases and divided into groups. After train- Russian rights activist was killed on May 24 agents detained eight saboteurs at the zenship or becoming “foreigners” in their ing, each member was promised a monthly alongside Italian photojournalist Andrea Odesa railway station, including their coor- homeland. (RFE/RL, based on Amnesty dinator ‘D,’ who were going to a training fee of $1,000 (U.S.) and a separate “bonus” Rocchelli for whom he was translating as International’s statement) the two covered the separatism-fueled vio- camp of militants in Russia,” the SBU report at the end of the operation. (Ukrinform) lence in eastern Ukraine. The head of Russia: Border withdrawal to take weeks Russia’s human rights group Memorial, MOSCOW – Russian military officials Aleksandr Cherkasov, identified the slain Ділимося сумною вісткою, що в четвер, said on May 23 that their promised with- Russian as Andrei Mironov. Mr. Mironov 10 квітня 2014 року, відійшла у вічність наша дорога drawal of 40,000 troops from Ukraine’s was a Soviet-era dissident and former Мама, Бабуся і Прабабуся borders will not be completed until weeks member of Memorial. Italy’s Foreign after Ukraine’s May 25 presidential elec- Ministry said Mr. Rocchelli was believed to сл. п. tion. They say the withdrawal is likely to be have been killed on May 24 near the city of completed around the time that a second Sloviansk, where pro-Russian forces have д-р мед. Ліда Куриляк round vote would take place if no single been fighting Ukrainian government candidate wins an outright majority in the з дому Решетник troops. The statement said the journalist’s May 25 vote. U.S. and European officials body, which was taken to a hospital along народжена 30 червня 1920 року в селі Хижинці, Київскої області. expressed concerns that the Russian troop with Mr. Mironov’s, was awaiting official Залишила у смутку: presence on the border was destabilizing identification. Reports said that the two дочку Людмилу ( Марка ) Олесницьких the election by emboldening pro-Russian were hit by mortar fire. The Italian Foreign сина Юрія Куриляка separatists who are battling against state Affairs Ministry said on its website, “We дочку Ольгу ( Василя ) Деркач forces after seizing government buildings urge the Ukrainian authorities to track внуків Богдана ( Анна ) Олесницьких, Наталію ( Жорж ) in several towns and cities in eastern down the dynamics of the attack which Олівейра, Евгенію (Даррел) Кілліян, Івана, Матвія Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin killed Andrea Rocchelli.” (RFE/RL, based і Павла Деркачів. has claimed on three separate occasions on reporting by the Associated Press правнуків Юліану, Адріану, Івана, Христіяну і Весну that he ordered a complete withdrawal of Agence France-Presse and Reuters) Russian forces away from border regions Похорон відбувся 14 квітня о год. 11-ій ранку в Православній церкві св. Андрія в Чікаґо, а відтак на цвинтарі Елмвуд у Чікаґо. Russian prime minister visits Crimea where they were deployed when Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimea region earlier Хто бажає, може скласти пожертви на: PRAGUE – Russian Prime Minister this year. Speaking at an international busi- Ukrainian American Relief Fund for the Maidan Victims. Dmitry Medvedev arrived on May 25 in ness forum in St. Petersburg on May 23, Mr. Account number: 104040 Crimea for a two-day working trip as Putin said Russia also wants “some calming Selfreliance Federal Credit Union Ukrainians were voting in a presidential of the situation, and we will respect the 300 E Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 election. Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry choice of the Ukrainian people.” But he Просимо о молитви за душу Покійної Ліди. described the visit as “a deliberate provo- stopped short of declaring the May 25 elec- cation aimed at destabilizing the situation tion legitimate. U.S. State Department dep- Вічна Їй пам’ять! in Ukraine.” Mr. Medvedev was expected to uty spokeswoman Marie Harf on May 23 visit immigration offices in the city of called on Russia to use its influence with Sevastopol, where Russian passports are separatists and urge them “to cease their being issued to local residents. Mr. violent activities and lay down their arms” Medvedev’s office said he would also visit ahead of the May 25 vote. It was at a securi- У 20-ту річницю відходу у вічність the Artek children’s center on the Black Sea ty conference in Moscow on May 23 that on May 26. It will be Medvedev’s second Gen. Valery Gerasimov, the chief of Russia’s trip to Crimea since Russia annexed the general staff, announced that it will take 20 св. п. Ірини Стефанії Ковальчин Ukrainian peninsula in March in a move days for Russian troops in regions border- that has not been recognized international- ing Ukraine to return to their permanent з дому Світенко ly. President Vladimir Putin attended bases. Earlier on May 23, Russia’s Deputy Victory Day celebrations in early May in Defense Minister Anatoly Antonovay had Crimea. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by said that all forces would leave the border Нашої дорогої Мами, Бабці, Пра-Бабці, the Associated Press and ITAR-TASS) regions “within days.” (RFE/RL, with Сестри, Тещі та Тети, буде відслужена Yatsenyuk urges voters to ‘defend Ukraine’ reporting by Reuters, the Associated Press, Служба Божа в церкві Agence France-Presse and ITAR-TASS) Благовіщення Пречистої Діви Марії KYIV – Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk 1206 Valley Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027 urged Ukrainians to vote in the country’s Poroshenko wants direct U.S. military aid в неділю, 8 червня 2014 о год, 9:00 рано May 25 presidential election to “defend KYIV – To protect its independence, Ukraine.” In a statement on May 24, he told Ukraine should build up its armed forces Ukrainians they have a responsibility to vote and at this stage needs direct military aid despite threats by “bandits sponsored from from the U.S., something like the Lend- Дочка Зеня і син Тарас, з родинами abroad” to disrupt the election. Pro-Russian Lease Program during World War II, Petro просять про молитви за спокій душі separatists had vowed to block voting in Poroshenko told Jackson Diehl, deputy edi- покійної. areas they control in the east of the country. torial page editor of The Washington Post, Вічна її память! The days before the election saw a resur- in an interview published on May 27. “Now gence in fighting between government forces we should create a new security treaty and separatists who have declared their own exactly like Lend-Lease. We should cooper- so-called “people’s republics” in the east. Mr. ate in military technical assistance and in Twenty years ago, on June 4, 1994, our family laid to rest our beloved Yatsenyuk said he was sure the winner of the advising assistance. We are ready to fight Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Mother-in-law and Aunt election will make it a priority to sign a key for independence, and we should build up political and free trade agreement with the the armed forces of Ukraine,” the presi- European Union. Mr. Yatsenyuk said the May dent-elected said. Mr Poroshenko said Iryna Stephanіа Kowalczyn nee Switenko 25 vote would be an expression “of the will of more aggression against Ukraine is possi- Ukrainians from the west, east, north and ble, “and when aggression starts, no sanc- In her memory, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the south.” (RFE/RL, based on reporting by tions help.” Mr. Poroshenko believes that Annunciation of the BVM Reuters and Agence France-Presse) what would help is direct U.S. military aid. 1206 Valley Rd., Melrose Park, PA 19027 Amnesty says Crimean Tatars at risk The Washington Post notes that Mr. Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. Poroshenko’s first challenge will be to PRAGUE – Amnesty International (AI) rebuild a demoralized and decrepit has expressed concerns over the situation Ukrainian army “on the fly while trying to Eternal memory! faced by Crimean Tatars in Ukraine’s eliminate the threat posed by the heavily Crimea after the peninsula was annexed by armed mix of militants and Russian agents "Снилось нам ясне сонце, що в хаті світило, Russia earlier in March. In its statement holding key infrastructure in the provinces А то лиш наша мати дивилась так мило!" issued on May 23, AI said that Crimean of Donetsk and Luhansk.” Also, the newspa- Tatars face an uncertain future ahead of per added, Mr. Poroshenko has made it 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22

with international commitments and observers, they held back a group of Western leaders... respectful of fundamental freedoms. UWC... individuals of athletic appearance who NATO is committed to our distinctive were trying to storm the premises. (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) partnership with Ukraine. We look forward The UWC Mission highlights that in to continuing our cooperation with the new Ukrainians united to express their politi- The UWC Mission is also cooperating cities where mayoral races were being run cal will freely and to choose their own president, and we will continue to support concurrently, including in the cities of Kyiv, efforts to find a peaceful resolution to this with the observation mission of the future together. The large turnout sends a Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Mykolayiv, Kherson, Odesa, Cherkasy and clear message: the Ukrainian people want crisis. a UWC member organization. Sumy, the voting process was considerably to live in a united, democratic and peaceful NATO Allies will not recognize Russia’s The UWC Mission monitored the vote in slower and long lines were experienced, Ukraine anchored in European institutions. illegal annexation of Crimea. NATO sup- over 1,700 electoral precincts in 39 resulting in extended hours in some polling We welcome today’s preliminary report ports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence stations. Higher incidents of infractions and territorial integrity, and the right of the Ukrainian cities. from the OSCE [Organization for Security were observed in cities where mayors and Ukrainian people to determine their own During the election campaign, eight and Cooperation in Europe] and other municipal representatives were being future, without outside interference. media releases were issued. The UWC international observers, including their elected as opposed to cities in which there finding that the election demonstrated, “the Mission has analyzed both the campaign was only a presidential vote, however, clear resolve of the authorities to hold what Joint statement by President Herman and the elections in light of Ukraine’s inter- these infractions had no material impact on was a genuine election largely in line with Van Rompuy of the European Council national commitments to democracy, the international commitments and with a and President Jose Manuel Barroso of rule of law, freedom of speech, and fair and the results of the vote. respect for fundamental freedoms in the the European Commission, May 26: free elections. These infractions and shortcomings did vast majority of the country.” As the inter- The EU [European Union] welcomes the To properly examine whether the presi- not impact the election results and were national observers made clear, the security holding yesterday of presidential elections dential election and municipal elections in instead isolated and irregular occurences. situation and outright armed intimidation in Ukraine. We look forward to working Ukraine demonstrated the will of the The government of Ukraine made an effort by separatist groups prevented some vot- closely together with the next president in Ukrainian people, the UWC Mission exam- to ensure that the elections would be ers in two of Ukraine’s regions in the east view of ensuring the political and economic ined the entire election process in the con- transparent and conducted on the highest from participating in the polling, while vot- stability of Ukraine. text of key international standards. These level without the misuse of administrative ing was also prevented in occupied Crimea. We take good note of the OSCE/ODIHR’s included universal and equal suffrage, a resources for the support of any one We commend the courage and determina- [Organization for Security and Cooperation sound legal framework, a level playing field candidate. Most voters were able to tion of those in Donetsk and Luhansk who in Europe/Office of Democratic Institutions for all candidates in the campaign, impar- express their will on election day, despite ensured voting did take place in some pre- and Human Rights] preliminary assess- tial and transparent election administra- the complicated situation in eastern and cincts. We thank the OSCE’s Office of ment that the presidential election in tion, an election process free of pressure southern Ukraine. Official government Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Ukraine was characterized by high turnout and coercion, independent media and bal- statistics and the statistics of independent the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the and a clear resolve by the authorities to anced coverage, ability to remedy viola- non-governmental organizations confirm a many others who made this international hold what was a genuine election largely in tions of electoral rights, and a voting pro- voter turnout surpassing 60 percent. observation effort possible. line with international commitments and cess that is free of manipulation. On the basis of the monitoring results of The successful conduct of these elections that respected fundamental freedoms, UWC observers recorded a range of the UWC Mission the 2014 early despite the hostile security environment in reaffirms Ukraine’s commitment to the infractions in various regions of Ukraine, Presidential Election in Ukraine has met two eastern regions of the country. All democratic process. The United States will the most common being: campaigning at international standards for the conduct of continue to work with the people of Ukraine Ukrainians should take these polls as an the polling stations and outside them; democratic elections. and the newly elected president to build on opportunity for a fresh start for the country delays in opening the polling stations; This preliminary statement is delivered this victory for democracy. We will support and commence by accepting the outcome prior to the completion of counting and their efforts to determine their own future of the vote once the final results are known. missing names of voters on Precinct tabulation, the announcement of prelimi- in a more united, secure, independent, and The successful holding of these elections Election Commission voters’ lists; confu- prosperous Ukraine. The United States constitutes a major step towards the objec- sion in the work of Precinct Election nary and final results, and adjudication of respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territori- tive of de-escalating tensions and restoring Commissions; inappropriately sealed ballot possible complaints and appeals. The UWC al integrity, condemns and rejects Russia’s security for all Ukrainians. We count on the boxes; distribution of ballots without the Mission will publish a comprehensive final occupation and attempted annexation of continued commitment of all parties to the appropriate documentation; and obstacles report, offering recommendations for Crimea, and remains committed to working Geneva Joint Statement to the electoral pro- to the work of observers and mass media. potential improvements after completion with Ukraine and other partners to find a cess and to its outcome, and welcome state- During the observation, two UWC of the process. peaceful resolution to the conflict. ments by the Russian Federation indicating observers, one from Canada and the other The UWC Mission expresses gratitude to that it will respect the will of the Ukrainian from Moldova, were blocked at polling the Ukrainian people for their hospitality Statement by NATO Secretary General people and engage in a dialogue with the station No. 480752 in the city of Mykolayiv; during its work, particularly on May 25, the Anders Fogh Rasmussen, May 26: new Ukrainian president. We look forward together with the Precinct Election day of monitoring of the early presidential I congratulate the people of Ukraine, to further concrete steps on this construc- Commission members and the candidates’ election and municipal elections in Ukraine. who peacefully exercised their right to vote tive path, including the use of leverage on in Sunday’s presidential election. They armed groups to de-escalate the situation showed their commitment to freedom and on the ground. every means available to ensure that the democracy and their determination to Ukraine and its people now need peace UCCA... May 25 elections took place. decide their own future. and stability in order to engage in the imple- The UCCA stands with the people of (Continued from page 1) I commend the considerable efforts of mentation of much-needed and far-reaching Ukraine in their desire for a united and the Ukrainian authorities to organize the reforms. The roundtables of national unity The UCCA abhors the Soviet-style democratic country and wishes the newly election throughout the country. Despite the have underlined the preparedness of methods used by the Russian-backed elected president strength in normalizing criminal violence, intimidation and provo- Ukrainians from different political back- and stabilizing the situation in Ukraine for cation by pro-Russian separatists, who tried grounds and regions to take up this chal- armed separatist to disrupt the elections in the furtherance of democracy. We stand to deny the people of Ukraine their demo- lenge. The EU stands ready to assist Ukraine the east. Despite these violent and cratic right, the election was declared by in this endeavor, and it counts on other intimidating tactics, the UCCA commends together with the Ukrainian people in their international observers to be largely in line international partners to do the same. the brave citizens of Donetsk and Luhansk desire for real reforms, including, first and who cast ballots in the presidential foremost, an end to endemic corruption, elections. Moreover, the UCCA lauds the which will ensure the further development thousands of Ukrainian citizens of Crimea, of Ukraine’s economy, democratic including the Crimean Tatar community, institutions, and Eurointegration. who risked their personal safety to And lastly, the UCCA expresses its exercise their civic duty and traveled long sincere gratitude to members of its distances to vote. delegation, who volunteered their time and The UCCA further applauds the money to participate as international Ukrainian government’s and Central election observers. Their commitment to Election Commission’s efforts to utilize democracy must be commended. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 15

in the warfare in Donbas was arrested at Poroshenko... the Kharkiv rail station on May 22, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) press ser- (Continued from page 1) vice confirmed on May 24. Under question- as a potent foil to Russian President ing, he admitted the Russian intelligence Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainian officials, who services offered him an award of $100 for have alleged that he has tried to undermine killing a Ukrainian soldier, $1,000 for an the vote and Ukraine’s unity by authorizing officer and a $2,723 bonus upon his return. sabotage and terror attacks. On May 22, the SBU announced it arrest- “The high turnout is the response of ed a saboteur who organized fighting units Ukrainians to those who tried to make a in Odesa and dispatched them to Donbas. A failed state of Ukraine and achieve foreign week earlier, the SBU arrested six fighters, control during the last three months, not residents of the Odesa Oblast, who had holding back any resources,” said Viktoria been organized by the suspect. Siumar, the deputy secretary of the National The same day, the SBU announced it Security and Defense Council. “The arrested a military officer in Cherkasy who response is convincing.” called upon his colleagues to ignore orders The peaceful election came as a surprise and engage in armed resistance against the to the public as the Russian government government. In Kyiv, the SBU arrested two was widely expected to expand its cam- former police officers who supplied weap- paign of sabotage and terror beyond the ons from Russia to pro-Russian fighters. Andriy Bashtovyy/Radio Svoboda Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts during the The SBU also subverted a planned attack The new mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. weekend in an effort to intimidate the pub- on May 18 in central Odesa, arresting three lic and discredit the vote’s legitimacy. citizens of Ukraine and one citizen of spent much of the election campaign urging He was actively involved, speaking from its Among the few major incidents reported Belarus, who admitted to planning provoca- voters to cast their votes for him in order to stage and even inserting himself in conflicts on May 25 was a fake bomb threat made by tions in the Luhansk Oblast to disrupt the avoid the runoff, which they argued would to urge a peaceful resolution. telephone in Mykolayiv, in which the assail- elections there. have sowed division and given the Russian The failure of the leaders of the three pro- ant claimed seven polling stations in three The attempted subversion went beyond government the pretext to cast doubt on EU parties to offer leadership prompted vot- schools were targeted. The polls had to be the military to involve the members of the the vote’s legitimacy. ers to favor Mr. Poroshenko. Meanwhile, Ms. evacuated for inspection, which found no Communist Party of Ukraine, who report- The runoff would have also given Mr. Tymoshenko failed to impress voters upon bombs. edly abandoned election commissions by Putin three more weeks to undermine the her release from prison. In all, observers with the Opora election the hundreds in cities such as Kyiv and vote with sabotage and violence, they She resorted to her standard emotionally monitoring organization tallied 168 proce- Dnipropetrovsk in order to deprive them of argued. charged rhetoric about fighting the oli- dural violations for all of Ukraine, 36 inci- legitimacy at the last minute. The Poroshenko team also called upon garchs when voters were looking for stabili- dents of interfering with the election pro- Western governments also played a key his competitors to remove their candida- ty, experts said. cess, 32 incidents of illegal voting and 20 role in keeping the peace on May 25, cies, particularly Ms. Tymoshenko, even “People associate this with tumult and violations of campaign restrictions. Only observers said, having warned the Russian offering her the prime minister post in lack of calm,” Andrii Zolotariov, a political one case of vote-buying was reported. government of a third round of sanctions exchange, said Yurii Lutsenko, the leader of consultant who used to work for Ms. The results sharply contrasted with the should it sabotage the vote beyond the the Third Ukrainian Republic civic move- Tymoshenko, told gazeta.ua. “Poroshenko 2012 parliamentary elections, which were Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. ment. Ms. Tymoshenko rejected Mr. acted carefully and avoided boisterous state- rejected by observers as failing to meet It was a series of factors that ensured Poroshenko’s request. ments. They associated him with calm and international standards for free and fair peace on election day, said Petro Oleshchuk, Some voters criticized the candidate for establishing some kind of order at least.” elections. Vote-buying, fraud and intimida- a political science lecturer at Shevchenko using the Russian military threat to scare Ms. Tymoshenko wavered in her posi- tion were widely reported to have been National University in Kyiv. voters into casting their votes for him. tions, he said, promising not to attack Mr. organized by the administration of former “They couldn’t dispatch enough sabo- “They hammered into the heads of the Poroshenko, then deciding to so; vowing President Viktor Yanukovych. teurs and lacked resources,” he said. “Law older voters that a one-round election was not to pursue an ad campaign, then flood- “The elections were held openly and enforcement was able to close some chan- needed, while they urged the youth to vote ing the streets with them during the last transparently, and voting occurred freely nels of financing. Obviously, concern about for a European candidate,” said Mylaslava two weeks. She switched her hairstyle on the eve of without fake restrictions and administra- sanctions worked as well. But the main fac- Holubyeva, 45, of Mykolayiv, as quoted by election day to a Babette hairstyle (which tive pressure,” said acting President tor is Russia finally understood the real gazeta.ua. “Poroshenko acted as if he resembles a beehive) sported by Brigitte Oleksandr Turchynov on the night of the mood of the local population. The residents became president long ago.” Bardot in the 1959 film, “Babette Goes to vote. “With the elections, which I hope will of Mykolayiv, Odesa, Kherson and Ultimately, the Ukrainian electorate War.” A last-ditch maneuver involved pro- be recognized by all the civilized countries Dnipropetrovsk showed the pro-Russian heeded the advice of Mr. Poroshenko, who posing a referendum for Ukraine to join of the world, we ruined the plans of our fighters what they can expect if they engage earned 9.85 million votes and finished in NATO, after she spent her entire political enemies. It’s our common victory.” in provocations.” first place in each oblast. The candidate, career opposing the idea. Observers credited the interim Ukrainian It was widely expected that Mr. who grew up in the Vinnytsia region, was “She threw herself from one extreme to government with undermining Russian sabo- Poroshenko would win the most votes, but it most popular in the Lviv (70 percent), another as part of her desire to somehow tage attempts. In the week leading up to elec- remained a cliffhanger as to whether he’d Vinnytsia (67 percent) and Ivano-Frankivsk (65 percent) oblasts. catch a trend,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. The tions, Ukrainian police and armed forces surpass the 50 percent barrier to avoid a result was her popularity plunging from the “Voting for Poroshenko was rational and stopped numerous terrorist plots. second-round. 2010 presidential election, when she pragmatic,” said Volodymyr Fesenko, the A Russian sniper planning to participate Indeed, Mr. Poroshenko and his allies earned 6.2 million votes in the first round, director of the Penta Center for Applied or 25 percent. This time, 2.3 million voters Political Research in Kyiv. “He’s not seen as voted for her, with the strongest result com- a savior or uniting figure. He’s a compro- ing from the Chernihiv and Chernivtsi mise figure. Voters knew they needed oblasts (19 percent each). someone to become president ASAP, some- To her credit, Ms. Tymoshenko immedi- one who’s experienced and pro-European. ately recognized Mr. Poroshenko’s victory, So there are no illusions as in 2004.” in contrast to what happened in the 2010 Mr. Poroshenko’s role as a compromise presidential election. “That’s the deed of a figure is bolstered by his service in the last responsible politician,” Mr. Fesenko said. two presidential administrations. “The candidate was able to keep her emo- Under Viktor Yanukovych, he served as tions under control.” economic development and trade minister. Mr. Poroshenko’s inauguration ceremony His biggest accomplishment was the July 2012 is scheduled for June 7 on the Maidan, initialing of the Deep and Comprehensive whose tents, barricades and central stage Free Trade Area of the Ukraine-European remain mostly intact. Indeed Maidan lead- Union Association Agreement. ers announced on May 28 that they would Under Viktor Yushchenko, he served as not disperse until all their demands were foreign affairs minister and head of the met, also demanding that the territory National Security and Defense Council, a become a permanent, pedestrian zone that seven-month tenure that concluded with serves as an educational complex where his notorious quarrel with Ms. civic organizations are based and operate. Tymoshenko, prime minister at the time. Mr. Poroshenko’s top priorities upon They were jockeying for power, and Mr. assuming the presidency will be to form a Yushchenko decided to dismiss them both. team to meet the expectations of the Ms. Tymoshenko enjoyed more popular- Maidan, experts said. The president-elect ity than Mr. Poroshenko until the Euro- said he will keep Arseniy Yatsenyuk as Facebook/Petro Poroshenko Maidan, during which the popular appeal of prime minister. The Poroshenko family in a photo from February 2012: Maryna and Petro with their the chocolate magnate (whose wealth is children, Oleksiy, Yevheniya, Oleksandra and Mykhailo. estimated at $1 billion) suddenly surged. (Continued on page 18) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22 Van Cliburn winner Kholodenko dazzles during Wesleyan concert by Alexander Kuzma MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – A near sell-out crowd filled Crowell Auditorium on the campus of Wesleyan University on February 14 to hear a dazzling perfor- mance by pianist Vadym Kholodenko, win- ner of the coveted Gold Medal in last year’s Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Mr. Kholodenko mesmerized the audi- ence with his rendition of the seldom heard “Forgotten Melodies” by Nikolai Medtner and “Four Ballades” by Johannes Brahms. Showing the crystal-clear technique and fearless innovation that has won him acclaim across the United States, Germany and Russia, Mr. Kholodenko brought the audience to its feet for three standing ova- tions. Born in Kyiv 26 years ago, Mr. Kholodenko has performed with Maestro Leonard Slatkin, Yuri Bashmet and Bohdan Kolcio Vladimir Spivakov, among many other Vadym Kholodenko (in tuxedo) greets members of Connecticut’s Ukrainian American community following his triumphant concert at Wesleyan University. world-renowned conductors and virtuosi. In recognition of Valentine’s Day, he ended the Wesleyan concert with the Kreisler arrangement of Rachmaninoff’s “The Joy of Love” (Liebesfreud) that even many of the world’s finest concert pianists do not dare to include in their repertoire for fear of its endless stream of treacherous passages. Following the concert, Mr. Kholodenko attended a reception sponsored by the Ukrainian Self-Reliance New England Federal Credit Union of Hartford, where he signed autographs and charmed his admir- ers with his humble and approachable style. Pamela Tatge, director of Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts announced that Mr. Kholodenko’s “truly historic” concert had attracted one of the largest crowds ever to Crowell Auditorium. She thanked Irene Oleksiak, the director of Wesleyan’s Center for Creative Youth, and Prof. Katja Kolcio, the chairman of Wesleyan’s Dance Program, for their assistance in promoting the concert and drawing so many first-time attendees to Crowell Auditorium.

Ukrainian businessmen... (Continued from page 2) for demobilizing volunteers or incorporat- ing them into regular forces, if Ukraine is to prevent any fragmentation of these units into politicized and territorialized paramili- tary formations. Privately financed, volunteer-staffed units are an emergency solution dictated by the inadequacy of Ukraine’s own regular forces in the anti-terrorist operation in Donbas. The operation’s immediate goal was to limit rebel interference with the May 25 presidential election, ensuring at least a decent turnout in at least some poll- ing places. After the election, Ukrainian forces will have to isolate the Russian-held pockets, protect industrial and infrastruc- ture assets, and prevent a spread of the insurgency within the Donbas and beyond that region. Mere containment, however, would invite heavier Russian pressure to “federalize” Ukraine or break up the coun- try. Containment can be only a temporary expedient, pending a reorganization of Ukrainian security forces to conclusively defeat the rebels.

The article above is reprinted from Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, www.jamestown.org. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 17 Sweet sorrow from the village: Trio Zozulka in concert by Natalie Gawdiak or bad luck. Although some light moments in the lyrics came across, such as the famil- ALEXANDRIA, Va. – No microphones were iar problem of the difficult “svekrukha,” the needed when the three engaging young fabled tyrannical mother-in-law, the major- women who make up the Trio Zozulka per- ity of songs in the trio’s presentation were formed at The Washington Group Cultural ones focused on unrequited love and love Fund’s 2013-2014 season finale at the lost. Lyceum in Alexandria, Va., on May 17. The sorrowful and plaintive nature of Maria Sonevytska, Eva Salina Primack and the songs reflected the release a village Willa Roberts opened their program with a singer might have felt in singing them. The full throated example of the little-known songs could be understood at the same genre of Ukrainian village singing. time as a protest against the sorrows of fate To an audience used to classic chamber and the pains of one’s individual soul. performances at the Lyceum, the singers Most of the program’s selections derived delivered a stunning blend of effortless from the Poltava and Polissia regions of cen- harmony that ranged from typical folk viva- tral and northern Ukraine, and traced songs ciousness to a haunting lyricism. typically sung during certain seasons. This Zozulka is an outgrowth of the multi-faceted group has in-depth experi- Ensemble Hilka, part of the Chornobyl ence in the vocal traditions of many coun- Songs Project. Hilka was coached by tries, however, and all three have wide- Yevhen Yefremov of Kyiv who is the found- ranging repertoires. It is to their credit that er of the influential village style vocal group Natalie Gawdiak they have honed such skill in helping to pre- Drevo. The beauty of such lyric songs, spe- The Trio Zozulka (from left): Maria Sonevytska, Eva Salina Primack and Willa serve and to give life to such a precious ele- cifically “Kalyna Malyna nad Yarom Roberts at the Lyceum in Alexandria, Va., on May 17. ment of Ukraine‘s music heritage. Stoyala,” inspired the performers to form the Trio Zozulka. In introducing the selections, Ms. Sonevytska, an ethnomusicologist, began by explaining that the “zozula,” or cuckoo bird, is often the bearer of heartbreak, loss

What to expect... (Continued from page 3) Equally importantly, Mr. Poroshenko was perhaps the only Ukrainian politician or interim government leader who has spo- ken publicly about the need “to provide security guarantees to all Donbas resi- dents” (http://www.ukrinform.ua/ukr/ news/poroshenko_v_ukraiini_zakinchitsya_ viyna_1941914). This political support of the population is, in fact, vital to a success- ful counter-insurgency operation. Mr. Poroshenko has also promised to amend the Anti-Terrorist Operation. He said the ATO “will change cardinally. It will be more efficient and shorter. The equip- ment and terms of payment will change cardinally” (http://www.ukrinform.ua/ ukr/news/poroshenko_obitsyae__kardinal- no_zminiti_ato_1941899). There are certainly inherent risks in delivering on this promise, particularly because of Mr. Poroshenko’s lack of hard security sector experience. Even though he was secretary of the National Security and Defense Council in 2005 under President Viktor Yushchenko, this was not the post he wanted; his position was probably master- minded by Yulia Tymoshenko. Ukrainian Policy Institute Director Kost Bondarenko told Jamestown on May 23 that the only security experience Mr. Poroshenko had at that time was successfully preventing a political crisis Ms. Tymoshenko sought to generate in August 2005. Ms. Tymoshenko allegedly conspired with some political activists of the 2004 Orange Revolution and certain security forces personnel, aiming to remove then-President Yushchenko from power and hold early presidential elections. Mr. Poroshenko’s strongest qualities seem to be his professional managerial approach, a fair degree of foreign policy pragmatism and his moderate nationalist stance. And, thanks to his robust, first-round victory, he can now also claim the people’s trust, allow- ing him to act promptly and without hesita- tion to strengthen Ukraine’s position.

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At 4 a.m. on May 24, five trucks and two was impressive considering the terrorists Local elections were held to elect city Poroshenko... cars carrying armed men crossed the aimed to disrupt the elections in all of east- councils and their heads in several key cit- Ukrainian border from Russia without per- ern Ukraine. ies, including Kyiv, Odesa, Kherson and (Continued from page 15) mission from the State Border Service, She estimated that more than 1,000 Cherkasy. Mr. Poroshenko will also have to resolve reported the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs polling stations were operating in the two Vitali Klitschko, who withdrew his presi- the separatist war in the Donetsk and Ministry. oblasts, with some districts entirely unaf- dential candidacy to support Mr. Luhansk oblasts, experts said. At a May 26 “We have all the grounds to assert that fected by terrorism, such as Svatovo in the Poroshenko, won the election for Kyiv City press conference, he proposed conducting this provocation occurred with the direct northern Ukrainian-speaking Council chair (mayor) with 56 percent of the anti-terrorist operation in a few hours, support and permissiveness of Russian Slobozhanshchyna region of the Luhansk the vote, compared to 8 percent for the rather than several months. He said his border guards,” the ministry said in a state- Oblast and Dobropillia on the western edge runner-up, 32-year-old Lesia Orobets, a first visit will be to the Donetsk Oblast. ment. “This invasion of Ukrainian territory of the Donetsk Oblast. national deputy, reported Opora, which Voter turnout was weakest in the oblasts by armed terrorists, organized by the More than 2,000 international observers conducted a parallel vote count. of southeastern Ukraine, where a signifi- Russian government, is nothing other than monitored the election, led by the The party he founded and leads, the cant number of voters viewed the election the latest act of aggression against our Organization for Security and Cooperation Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform as illegitimate, were indifferent or still state and cynical disregard of the norms in Europe (OSCE) and the European (UDAR), won 39 percent of the seats for the recovering from the shock of the overthrow and principles of international law by Network of Election Monitoring Kyiv City Council, compared to 7 percent of the Yanukovych administration, or were Russia.” Organizations (ENEMO). for runner-up Samopomich, a party found- prevented from voting, observers said. As a result of the chaos, only two of 12 A total of 236 observers represented the ed and led by Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi, Besides the Donetsk and Luhansk districts in the Luhansk Oblast and seven Ukrainian World Congress and 222 observ- according to Opora’s parallel vote count. oblasts, where the vote was largely under- out of 22 in the Donetsk Oblast reported ers came with the Ukrainian Congress The results confirmed that Mr. Klitschko mined, turnout was lowest in the Odesa results, according to the Central Election Committee of America delegation, forming will enjoy a large influence on politics in (46 percent) and Kharkiv (48 percent) Commission. The terrorists had committed the third-largest mission at 458 observers. Kyiv, as well as a close relationship with the oblasts. 62 crimes against district election commis- In their reports, observers all agreed Presidential Administration. “The boycott of the election is the sioners already on the eve of the vote. that the elections were remarkably calm “His alliance with Poroshenko helped,” expression of the position of pro-Russian “Takeovers of polling stations, destruc- with no evidence of organized mass fraud Mr. Oleshchuk said. “Plus there was a lack or voter intimidation. voters who haven’t recognized the Kyiv tion of election documents and damaging of serious competitors. Some were too old “I expected it to be tense, but it was sur- government,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. of servers is occurring,” Mykola (Volodymyr Bondarenko, Oleksandr prisingly calm,” said Jean-Pierre Pasternak, The results were the weakest in the Hoshovskyi, the head of the main adminis- Omelchuk), some too young (Orobets) and a French citizen who observed the vote in Luhansk Oblast, which registered a 39 per- tration of the Procurator General of others too marginal.” Kharkiv. He said the anti-Maidans orga- cent turnout, and the Donetsk Oblast, with Ukraine, said on May 24. “There are cases While the presidential election earned a nized on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, only a 15 percent turnout. Armed terrorists of kidnappings of election commission clean bill, observers reported the local elec- drew only a dozen people. “Too few people made it impossible to vote throughout the members; 612 criminal cases have been tions to be far more problematic. voted and many were indifferent. For me as region by shutting down polling stations, opened based on evidence related to sepa- an observer, it was too easy but that’s good Election commissions had to process as destroying voting documents, and kidnap- ratism, violating Ukraine’s territorial integ- for Ukraine. It means there truly was a rev- many as four ballots (for the president, city ping election commissioners and even can- rity, committing terrorist acts, and financ- olution,” he said. council, its head and district council), didates, such as Andrii Iskra in the Donetsk ing terrorism and separatism.” His wife, Natalia, led the UWC’s French which created long waits at polling stations Oblast town of Snizhne. In the view of Ms. Siumar, the turnout delegation that included 41 observers, two throughout Kyiv, many of which decided to journalists and famous French philosopher allow voters to cast ballots for several Philippe de Lara. “They were impressed at hours after the 8 p.m. closing time that they how confident and calm the people were, had to arrive by. as well as with their patriotism, as evi- The Democratic Alliance party said its denced by the embroidered shirts being votes were stolen in several precinct elec- worn,” she said. tion commissions of the Solomianskyi dis- Also attending the vote were U.S. Sens. trict in Kyiv. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Benjamin In Sumy, precinct election commission- THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM’S Cardin (D-Md.), and Canadian Sen. Raynell ers at 28 polling stations failed to include BOARD OF TRUSTEES Andreychuk of Saskatchewan, who control reports in voting urns for the city іs notifying its members that the addressed the UWC mission at its May 27 council chair (mayor), Opora reported. debriefing session at the National These reports establish the number of bal- ANNUAL MEETING of THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. lots at a polling station at the start of elec- will be held on “Think back seven days when we came tion day and other key details. Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. here. We were all worried about security Ilia Ryvkin, a UWC election observer at and terrorist attacks,” she said. “The from Germany, said he noticed at least 100 Ukrainian people surprised us. There was ballots for the city council head were e Ukrainian Museum calm and peace. The Ukrainian people spoke destroyed at a polling station he visited in 222 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003 and we acted professionally. We watched the Odesa Oblast. Yet he could not submit a (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) them express their democratic will, and we report because the international observers Phone: (212) 228-0110 e-mail:[email protected] could learn something from them.” could monitor only the presidential vote. www.ukrainianmuseum.org

Mr. Yanukovych, who had claimed that Turning... the action against him was politically moti- vated, said that the government was trying (Continued from page 6) to humiliate and intimidate its opponents plotting assassinations. In May 2005, pros- with the threat of criminal action. ecutors questioned Mr. Yanukovych about Source: “Yanukovych appears for ques- his business dealings with Borys tioning and accuses administration of politi- Kolesnikov, a jailed regional official from cal persecution,” by Olga Nuzhinskaya, The Zakarpattia, but no charges were filed. Ukrainian Weekly, June 12, 2005.

“This weekend, Ukrainians voted by the From Obama’s... millions. Yesterday, I spoke to their next president. We don’t know how the situation (Continued from page 6) will play out, and there will remain grave “And this mobilization of world opinion challenges ahead, but standing with our and international institutions served as a allies on behalf of international order, work- counterweight to Russian propaganda and ing with international institutions, has given Russian troops on the border and armed a chance for the Ukrainian people to choose militias in ski masks. their future – without us firing a shot. ...”

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June 5 Panel discussion, “If It’s Not a Cold War, What Is It?” June 8 Commemorative event, “Sviato Heroyiv” (Heroes of Ukraine), Washington Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Jamaica Plain, MA Ukrainian American Youth Association – Boston branch, Scholars, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church, Center, 202-691-4000 or www.wilsoncenter.org [email protected]

June 5-July 3 Art exhibit, “Faces of Ukraine 1950-1980, Highlights of June 9 Blood drive, “United with Revolutionary DNA,” New York The Jurii Maniichuk and Rose Brady Collection,” Washington Ukrainians and Syrians unite for charity blood drive for Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 America, Razom for Ukraine, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council and Syrian American Council, McPherson Metro June 6 Golf tournament fund-raiser, Friends of Ukrainian Village Station (orange line), Franklin Square, Sherwood Park, AB Society, Broadmoor Golf Course, https://www.facebook.com/events/731847826848061 www.friendsukrainianvillage.com June 11-13 Conference, “States, People, Languages: A Comparative June 6-7 Holodomor Workshop for Graduate Students and Early Cambridge, MA Political History of Ukrainian, 1863-2013,” Harvard Toronto Career Scholars, Holodomor Research and Education University, 617-495-3549 Consortium, [email protected] June 13-15 Yonkers Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Youth Yonkers, NY Association, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, June 7 Golf tournament and banquet, Ukrainian American Sports www.yonkersukrainianfestival.org Ambler, PA Center Tryzub, Limekiln Golf Club, www.tryzub.org June 13-July 27 Art exhibit, “Morris Barazani: Shoots Straight, 1948- June 7 Ukrainian School graduation dance, Ottawa School of Chicago 2014,” Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 Ottawa Ukrainian Studies, Museum of Science and Technology, 613-739-9185 June 14 Commemorative event, “Family Portrait,” New Ukrainian Passaic, NJ Wave, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, June 7 End of Year Concert, “Finale 2014,” Kashtan School of www.stnicholasucc.org Cleveland Ukrainian Dance, St. Ignatius High School Breen Center for the Performing Arts, 440-728-4483 or www.kashtan.org June 15 Father’s Day Ukrainian Fest, featuring stage show, soccer Horsham, PA tournament regional finals and dance, Tryzubivka – June 7 Concert, “In Our Time,” featuring Bandura Downtown in Ukrainian American Sports Center, 215-362-5331 or New York conjunction with the exhibit “Taras Shevchenko: Poet, [email protected] Artist, Icon,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org June 20 Ed Stelmach Charity Golf Tournament, Ukrainian Resource Mundare, AB and Development Center at MacEwan University, June 7-8 Ukrainian Summer Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Whitetail Crossing Golf Course, 780-497-4373 Jenkintown, PA Catholic Church, 215-576-5827 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events June 7-8 Calgary Ukrainian Festival, Acadia Recreation Complex, advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Calgary, AB www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 No. 22

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