The Ukrainian Weekly, 2017

Inside: l UWC visits Ukrainians in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore – page 8 l How we celebrated Ukrainian Independence Day – centerfold l Borzemsky retrospective at The Ukrainian Museum – page 16

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXV No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 $2.00 Konowal Walk opens at WWI memorial in France Ukraine’s Donbas war veterans fight invisible foe of post-combat stress by Mark Raczkiewycz KYIV – Vasyl Bondar faced a new foe when he came home from a tour of duty in a Ukrainian naval forces unit that included nearly nine months in the frontline Donetsk Oblast town of Shyrokyne where he often faced shelling from Russian-led forces. Returning to civilian life in November 2016, the 42-year-old native Kyivan started fighting an enemy that was at once invisible and elusive. “I was sleeping only two to four hours a day, my hearing became supersensitive and my sight greatly deteriorated,” he told The Ukrainian Weekly. “My state of mind was At the Konowal Walk dedication ceremonies (from left) are: Paul Grod, president, ruined.” Ukrainian Canadian Congress; Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk, chairman, Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation; and the presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Paul The former marine noticed other chang- Wynnyk, commander, Canadian Army. es, or what psychologists say are post-trau- ma symptoms that are prevalent among Courtesy of Vasyl Bondar Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties The naming of the central pathway at the war veterans. Vasyl Bondar, 42, spent nearly nine Association Hill 70 memorial after Konowal was made “You see, over there [on the front] we possible through the generosity of the turned into ‘animals’… I had this feeling that months in the frontline town of Shyrokyne LOOS-EN-GOHELLE, France – Hundreds Temerty Family Foundation, the Ihnatowycz I was surrounded by enemies back home… in Donetsk Oblast in a marine unit during of people from France and a sizeable dele- Family Foundation, the Petro Jacyk my head was spinning 360 degrees… I felt his yearlong tour of duty. gation of Ukrainians from the diaspora Education Foundation, the Ukrainian uneasy with strangers standing behind me war veteran that the Bostonian’s team attended the public unveiling of the Battle Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation, in lines,” Mr. Bondar related. helped with sleep deprivation and promot- of Hill 70 Memorial at Loos-en-Gohelle, Canadian First World War Internment Initially, he took steps to overcome these ed mental well-being through seminars run France, on August 22. Recognition Fund, Ukrainian Canadian conditions and acclimatize alone. He by other combatants and trained psycholo- Included in the ceremony was the offi- Veterans Fund, Shevchenko Foundation and would, for example, force himself to buy gists. cial opening of the Konowal Walk. Cpl. Filip other Ukrainian Canadian organizations cheap items at grocery stores just to grow In Ukraine, few veterans also are willing Konowal’s valor 100 years ago at the Battle and individuals, with the support of the accustomed to standing in lines again. to admit that war trauma has affected them. of Hill 70 (August 22, 1917) was recog- Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. Then a former colleague told him about Statistics show, however, that post-combat nized with the highest medal of the British Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk, chairman of the Wounded Warrior Ukraine, a project found- stress is taking a toll on combatants. Empire, the Victoria Cross. He was the only ed by Dr. Roman Torgovitsky, a Harvard- Ukrainian ever so distinguished. (Continued on page 16) trained biomedical scientist. She told the (Continued on page 5)

Toronto celebrates Ukraine’s independence, Canada’s 150th anniversary by Nadia Prokopiw Consul General Andrii Veselovskyi. Mr. Bahriy reiterated that “Ukraine is TORONTO – The Ukrainian Canadian still in a real war, regardless of who is call- Congress Toronto Branch (UCC-Toronto) wel- ing it what… but we will overcome and comed over 12,000 people to the 26th annual defeat our enemy because truth and God Ukrainian Independence Day celebration on are on our side.” He also proudly recalled Saturday, August 19, at Centennial Park in the words of Ukraine’s president, who said Toronto for what is the largest such celebra- that “Toronto is the largest Ukrainian City tion in North America and the diaspora. outside of the boundaries of Ukraine,” The 2017 Independence Day celebration whose residents are true Ukrainian patriots marked not only over a quarter century of who continue to fight for Ukraine’s sus- Ukraine’s independent statehood, but also tained independence. commemorated Canada’s 150th anniversary. The celebration was attended by many The event was a huge success: there was government representatives. Among the record attendance and a full day of festivi- Federal representatives offering greetings ties and entertainment. and showing support for the independence The stage program commenced with of Ukraine were the Minister of Science opening prayers conducted by clergy from Kirsty Duncan, Members of Parliament the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Arif Virani, James Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. This Maloney, Peter Fonseca, Peter Kent, and was followed by a warm welcome from the Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative UCC-Toronto President Taras Bahriy, and Paul Horbal Party of Canada. special greetings from Ukraine’s ambassa- Flag-bearers in Centennial Park for Toronto’s Ukrainian Independence Day celebra- dor to Canada, Andriy Shevchenko and tion, which also marked the 150th anniversary of Canada. (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

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Zapad 2017 plan reflects religious, NATO chief on Russia war games give the final confirmation on September 14, one day before they are due to expire, TAPA, Estonia – NATO chief Jens the diplomats said. The diplomats said that Stoltenberg has said he sees no “imminent ethnic factors, not just geopolitical ones Russia’s new ambassador to the United threat” from Russia’s upcoming military States, Anatoly Antonov will remain on the be directed. These include “Luben” (com- maneuvers with Belarus, but criticized by Paul Goble EU sanctions list as no country asked for his posed of the northeastern portion of Poland Moscow for not being more open about the Eurasia Daily Monitor removal. Mr. Antonov, a former deputy and the southwestern part of Lithuania, i.e., drills. The Zapad (West) 2017 exercise, defense minister and deputy foreign minis- The upcoming Zapad 2017 joint exercise which Moscow says will involve some ter who arrived in Washington on August by Russian and Belarusian troops in (within which are the remainder of 12,700 troops, has caused concern in 31 to take up his post, is under EU and Belarus has sparked concerns that it may theLithuania so-called and “Suwałki the central corridor), part “Vesbariya” of Latvia) Poland and the Baltic states. Lithuania and Canadian sanctions but not U.S. sanctions. be used by Moscow either to carry out a and, most provocatively of all, “Vayshnoria” Estonia say that as many as 100,000 sol- The Russians under EU sanctions include hybrid revolution in Belarus – along the (embracing the northwestern portions of diers could take part, though Russia insists Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin; lines of what Vladimir Putin did in Crimea Grodno, Minsk and Vitebsk oblasts, which the event is “purely defensive” in nature. Sergei Glazyev, an adviser to Russian in 2014 – or to put new pressure on are all part of modern-day Belarus and are NATO has deployed four battle groups – President Vladimir Putin; Armed Forces Ukraine, Poland and the Baltic countries. populated by the largest concentration of around 4,000 troops – to Estonia, General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov; and Minsk has sought to downplay those fears the country’s Roman Catholics). Thus, on Lithuania, Latvia and Poland in recent state TV presenter Dmitry Kiselyov. The EU by inviting observers from these countries the map issued by the defense planners, years in response to growing Russian will also add the company Crimean Sea and others and insisting that all Russian which Nasha Niva features in its reporting, assertiveness in the region, particularly Ports, which runs several ports on the pen- troops will be withdrawn from Belarusian the Republic of Belarus itself is shown in “a after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine in insula, to the sanctions list and remove four territory when the exercise is completed at truncated form” (Nasha Niva, August 29). 2014. Mr. Stoltenberg, speaking during a separatists who have died since the last the end of September (Interfax, July 17; In both Russian and Western defense visit to a NATO contingent in Tapa, Estonia, renewal. A total of 149 people and 38 enti- Belta, August 29). exercises, it is common practice to invent said the alliance’s troop presence sent a ties are expected to remain on the list. But plans for the exercise, as announced “enemy” regions to avoid offending existing clear message “that an attack on one ally (RFE/RL, with reporting by Rikard Jozwiak) by the Belarusian General Staff, could add states by naming them directly. But three will trigger a response from the whole alli- to nervousness not only in Belarus itself, things make the Zapad 2017 case more ance.” He added, “We will monitor the Putin’s threat, if U.S. gives lethal aid but among neighboring countries as well. serious in this regard than is normally true. [Zapad] activity closely and we are vigilant MOSCOW – If the United States provides The Belarusian paper Nasha Niva First, by playing up ethnic and religious fac- but also calm, because we don’t see any lethal aid to Ukraine, Russian militants may reports that those who planned the exer- tors relative to political ones, this wargame imminent threat against any NATO ally.” point their guns at other Ukrainian regions cise created notional “enemy” territories plan appears to underscore Vladimir But Mr. Stoltenberg said Russia’s openness beyond the wartorn Donbas, Russian that generally follow the borders of existing Putin’s oft-expressed view that many of the about Zapad 2017 did not meet interna- President Vladimir Putin told a press con- countries, but also divide them and Belarus post-Soviet states are not real (i.e., their tional standards. Three NATO experts have ference following the BRICS summit in in particular along ethnic and religious borders were “artificially” set) and there- been invited to attend as observers, but Mr. China, an UNIAN correspondent in Russia lines. This seems to indicate that those eth- fore not deserving of the respect that coun- Stoltenberg said this “fell short of the trans- reports. “This is a sovereign decision [pro- nic and religious divisions – and not the tries normally accord to one another. That parency required by the OSCE,” the pan- viding lethal aid to Ukraine] of the U.S., political ones that emerged with the resto- attitude lies behind what he has done in European security body. “Transparency whom to sell weapons or supply them for ration of the independence of the three Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and now, quite and predictability are even more important free, and the country that is the recipient of Baltic countries and the acquisition of inde- remarkably, in Belarus – which is supposed when tensions are high, to reduce the risks such assistance. We will not be able to pendence by Belarus and Ukraine in 1991 – to be his closest ally as part of the Russian- of misunderstandings and incidents,” Mr. influence this process in any way,” Mr. Putin play a far larger role in the thinking of Belarusian Union State. Stoltenberg said. (RFE/RL, based on said on September 5. “There are interna- Belarusian and Russian defense planners. Second, by combining land from various reporting by AFP and Reuters) The impact of such strategic thinking could countries – in this case, Poland, Lithuania tional rules and approaches: the supply of prove deleterious to overall regional stabili- and Latvia – into one “enemy” state, the EU to renew Russia sanctions weapons to the conflict zone does not con- ty (Nasha Niva, August 29). Russian and Belarusian defense planners tribute to the peace settlement, but only According to the Belarusian newspaper, have implicitly suggested that Moscow BRUSSELS – The European Union will aggravates the situation,” he said, adding., Belarusian and Russian defense planners would be prepared to carve up these states prolong its asset freezes and visa bans on “If this happens in this case, this decision have created three notional “enemy” Russian officials and Moscow-backed sepa- will not fundamentally change the situa- ratists in Ukraine for another six months, regions against which the joint exercise will (Continued on page 14) tion, in general will not affect the situation with Russia’s new ambassador to the change, but the number of victims, of United States likely to remain on the list, course, may grow.” The Russia president diplomats said. Ambassadors from the 28 also said: “There is one more point to EU member states decided to renew the which those bearing such ideas should pay Explainer: Does Putin’s peacekeeper measures at a meeting on September 6 in attention. This is about the fact that the self- Brussels, according to several diplomats proclaimed republics have enough weap- who were close to the talks but were not ons, including those seized from the oppos- proposal for Ukraine have any merit? authorized to speak publicly about the deci- by Tony Wesolowsky What exactly is Putin proposing? sion. EU justice ministers are expected to (Continued on page 12) RFE/RL Mr. Putin’s call for a peacekeeping force in eastern Ukraine comes with a series of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko caveats and preconditions. First, Moscow and other senior officials in Kyiv have long wants to deploy the force only along the called for a U.N. peacekeeping force to be he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 “demarcation line” separating Ukrainian T U W deployed in eastern Ukraine. In September forces from the separatists in the regions of 2015, Mr. Poroshenko said such a force An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Luhansk and Donetsk. would help guarantee security “in a situa- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Second, the peacekeepers wouldn’t be tion where the promise of peace is not Yearly subscription rate: $90; for UNA members — $80. peacekeepers per se. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Russia-U.S. relations: Stumbling and slipping along road of rigid confrontation

by Pavel K. Baev North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as evidence of his irreducible desire to cul- 30). Opportunities exist for playing a spoiler Eurasia Daily Monitor from preparing countermeasures (RBC, tivate a positive rapport with President game in Afghanistan, but Russia cannot September 1). The Russian military is also Vladimir Putin (Gazeta.ru, September 1). ignore the fact that the latest adjustments in The black smoke rising from the chimney concerned about new U.S. programs for This delusion is recycled despite the fact U.S. strategy for this malignant conflict are, in of the Russian consulate in San Francisco on modernizing its tactical nuclear weapons that Russia is now defined as a source of fact, serving Moscow’s own interests September 1 made for a perfect symbol of (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, August 29). threat to U.S. security by law, in which Mr. (Republic.ru, August 24). Alternatively, the deepening degeneration of Russia’s rela- The appointment of Anatoly Antonov as Trump’s reservations do not amount even to Russia might try to exploit its ties with Iran, tions with the United States. Moscow was the new Russian ambassador to the United a footnote. Experts speculate that the direct but both Israel and Saudi Arabia have made given only two days to shut down its diplo- State may signify an attempt to rescue the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russia would it clear recently that such opportunism is not matic activities at this Consulate and two troubled INF treaty because he is an experi- not be particularly heavy, so the Russian a good idea (Carnegie.ru, August 28). other facilities – in Washington and New enced negotiator and was a key member of economy could remain on its current trajec- This leaves Ukraine as the most conve- York. The Kremlin expressed indignation at the Russian team that worked in 2009-2010 tory of stagnation (Carnegie.ru, August 11). nient target for pressure; and the forthcom- this demand, calling it “raider capture” (RIA on the New START bilateral nuclear arms However, there is far more to the new ing Zapad 2017 military exercise could be Novosti, September 1). reduction agreement (Ezhednevny Zhurnal, situation than some tightening of economic transformed into a forceful “answer” to the The U.S. State Department took this step August 22). Ambassador Antonov’s first sanctions. The in-depth investigation into U.S. plan to supply the Ukrainian army with in response to the Russian order, from July, statement upon arrival to Washington was the fortunes accumulated by Mr. Putin’s lethal defensive weapons (Nezavisimaya to dramatically reduce the staff of U.S. dip- about taking a careful measure of the new elites, indeed, could uncover many chan- Gazeta, September 1). lomatic missions by 755 personnel, which situation and avoiding “hysterical impulses” nels Russia has used to export corruption. Mr. Putin is probably reluctant to engage itself was a response to the expulsion of 35 (Kommersant, September 1). Meanwhile, such proceedings in Moscow as in a test of wills with Mr. Trump, but he Russian diplomats back in December 2016 Nevertheless, Mr. Antonov will have to the court case against Alexei Ulyukaev, the keenly monitors the confusion in U.S. deci- (Newsru.com, September 1; see Eurasia subordinate his professional, cautious net- former minister of economic development, sion-making and the disarray in the Daily Monitor, August 3). working to the venomous conflict-monger- add valuable data to the files collected by Western coalition – and is induced and Now Moscow is preparing a new ing of Russian propaganda, which has grown U.S. authorities (Novaya Gazeta, August 24). even compelled to explore options to aggra- response, assessing the costs of the few bad into a self-propelling political force. It was Alexei Navalny, who is moving forward vate both. Amidst latently growing domes- options it has left; its previous step, for that duly noted in Moscow that U.S. Secretary of with his presidential campaign against tic discontent at the start of Mr. Putin’s yet- matter, has backfired quite directly, as more State Rex Tillerson allocated funding for impossible odds, keeps presenting spectac- to-be announced presidential campaign, he than 600 out of the 755 reduced personnel countering this force, in fact treating Russian ular cases of domestic corruption and iden- probably feels the need to show resolve to at U.S. diplomatic missions in Russia are propaganda on par with that of the Islamic tifies the beneficiaries of various embezzle- withstand U.S. pressure and a readiness to Russian citizens (RBC, August 30). State (RIA Novosti, September 1). ment schemes (Navalny.com, August 30). respond assertively and asymmetrically. This diplomatic quarrel might appear What adds a schizophrenic twist to the His previous high-profile investigation tar- Posturing is a necessary part of Mr. petty and senseless, but it actually reflects crude mainstream anti-Americanism is the geted Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev; Putin’s policies, and demonstrations of the fast mutation of a crisis affecting all key Kremlin’s clearly expressed preference for but now he is going directly against Mr. machismo are essential to assert his leader- parameters of the bilateral relationship. avoiding direct attacks on President Donald Putin (Nezavisimaya Gazeta, September 1). ship over packs of predators inhabiting the One of the most dangerous deteriora- Trump. Reportedly, the order on shutting The Russian government clearly cannot Kremlin. The Russian leader may be a cau- tions is undermining the system of arms down the Russian Consulate and trade mis- respond in kind, and the escalating anxiety tious cunctator by nature, but Mr. Trump’s control and, in particular, the 1988 sions was issued by President Trump him- in Putin’s court translates into an urge to egocentric unpredictability is tempting to Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) self (RIA Novosti, September 1). And yet, find and squeeze any sensitive areas in U.S. mimic. Playing a weak hand in the rigid treaty, which bans the deployment of land- Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov external engagements. All this risks adding confrontation, Mr. Putin can conclude that based ballistic and cruise missiles with the mentioned that Mr. Trump was pressured a new crisis to the already tense relation- he has nothing to win by showing modera- range of 500–5,500 kilometers. Moscow by the U.S. Congress and prevented from ship (RBC, August 24). tion. He cannot out-maverick Mr. Trump, denies Western accusations that it is violat- proceeding with reasonable cooperative The most acute calamity is presently but he can hope to outlast him. ing this treaty by testing a medium-range steps by frenzied “Russophobes” in unfolding on the Korean Peninsula, but cruise missile that could be fitted into the Washington (Kommersant, September 2). Moscow’s ability to nudge the North Korean The article above is reprinted from Iskander launcher. Nonetheless, the Russian President Trump’s alleged dissatisfaction troublemaker is severely restricted by Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from government surely understands that simple with Secretary Tillerson and other mem- Beijing’s desire to exercise full control over its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, denials will not necessarily dissuade the bers of his team is interpreted in Moscow the high-risk situation (Politcom.ru, August www.jamestown.org. After four years of conflict, uncertainty lingers for displaced Ukrainians, says U.N. refugee agency

U.N. News Service additional hardships for those with limited began, including 55 schools this year alone. of frontline communities told of civilian mobility and specific needs, especially Earlier this year UNHCR received first- houses being used for military purposes. As the conflict in Ukraine enters its older people and mothers with children hand testimonies of displaced people while “The stationing of combatants and fourth year, nearly 1.6 million internally making the journey. conducting focus groups with conflict- weapons in residential areas places civilian displaced people are struggling to find safe- “Since the beginning of 2016, nearly affected population – including women; populations at risk during fighting,” Mr. ty, adequate housing and access to employ- 586,000 retired and elderly people residing orphaned children; persons with disabili- Mahecic underscored. ment, according to the United Nations refu- in the conflict zone lost access to their pen- ties and medical conditions; and lesbian, In conclusion, the spokesperson gee agency. sions as a result of verification procedures gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, question- stressed that UNHCR continues to call on “Sporadic exchanges of fire in areas near introduced by the government of Ukraine. ing and intersex people throughout 10 all conflict parties to protect civilians and the line of contact continue to damage civil- This has affected the most vulnerable regions of Ukraine. their communities from fighting and shell- ian infrastructure, leading to new humani- groups, as many of them depend on pen- Along with problems of security, access ing, and to restrict the use of civilian homes tarian needs and creating risks of displace- sions and social payments as their sole to basic services and livelihoods, residents for military purposes. ment,” said Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson source of income,” he stated. for the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner “Those living in non-government con- for Refugees, at the August 11 regular press trolled areas are required to register as briefing in Geneva. internally displaced persons with the Quotable notes “Safety and security remain major con- Ukrainian authorities in order to have cerns for nearly 800,000 people living near access to their rightful pensions and social “We need to solve a number of problems in the state. People should not have to the line of contact in the Donetsk and payments,” he continued. wait for solutions. We came close to the reform of education, to a new pension sys- Luhansk regions in the country’s east,” he UNHCR and partners advocate for dis- tem and health care system. We are also talking about laws for business... We need to added. placed people to have full access to govern- create, but not to destroy. And the 50 bills [developed by the government] will make In June, the State Border Guard Service ment services and payments, and de-linking the changes irreversible. … of Ukraine recorded more than 1.1 million pensions and social benefits from residences. “The real salary of a teacher has improved. Next year, another raise in salaries is crossings of the dividing line in eastern The agency also maintains that at least planned. We are also talking about the modernization of schools and budgeted the Ukraine – sparking UNHCR’s concern about 40 communities near the dividing line have sum of 1 billion hrv to re-equip Grades 1-4. … difficulties over civilians’ freedom of move- limited access to medical services – with “Let’s unite. I assume responsibility. Let’s make decisions... A lack of decisions and ment, particularly while crossing the con- some 150 health care facilities damaged responsibility is a crime... Enough of scolding one another. We’ve had enough argu- flict line. since the start of the conflict – and medical ments in 25 years, so what have we got?... It is critical that we believe in the success “There are frequently long queues and personnel have left the area. of Ukraine. Changes should be triggered now, and not put off for later.” subsequent delays at checkpoints. Those Noting that in 2017 UNHCR helped to waiting to cross have limited access to basic repair 89 schools, Mr. Mahecic stressed that – Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman speaking on September 5 on the services, such as drinking water, latrines, “children in affected zones have limited eve of the beginning of new plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada, as quoted by the weather shelters and medical care,” the access to education due to the security situ- Information and Communication Department of the Secretariat of Ukraine’s Cabinet of spokesperson noted. ation and damaged school buildings” with Ministers (with editing for clarity by The Ukrainian Weekly). Mr. Mahecic pointed out that this creates at least 700 damaged since the conflict 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 5

clear the government needs to do more for Ukraine’s Donbas... the nearly 200,000 war veterans. “Although what we’re [and others] are (Continued from page 1) doing can be scaled up… An integrated gov- Some 500 veterans have committed sui- ernment system is needed to treat veter- cide since the war started in April 2014 ans. PTSD will collapse on society, on civil- through mid-June 2017, according to the ians who are ignoring this unless interven- Military Prosecutor’s Office. That figure tion happens,” Dr. Torgovitsky warned. doesn’t include suicides while in service. “We’re only a small part of the rehabilita- One of them was 22-year-old Andriy tion paradigm.” Horban. In February 2015, the National An additional project under way targets Guardsman hanged himself in his parents’ veterans who lost limbs. Conducted jointly apartment in Kyiv four months after with the 1+1 Ukrainian television channel, returning from the frontlines. it is a multi-media project that tells the sto- In a country where psychiatry is stigma- ries of and “humanizes” people who lost an tized because it was used as a form of extremity, the Bostonian explained. oppression during Soviet times, peer-to- “People tend to be fearful of disabled peer counseling is an effective way to gain people, there is stigma – also a leftover of the trust of veterans. Soviet times. Facilities in Ukraine aren’t Former combatants who attend the prepared for people with restricted move- Wounded War seminars first go through a 1+1 Press Service ment,” he added, noting that the group also group session with peer counselors for “vet- Dr. Roman Torgovitsky (left), head of Wounded Warrior Ukraine, assists a Donbas has trained others exposed to war trauma, war veteran during a physical exercise as part of a rehabilitation program that is erans to understand what the heck hap- like journalists, medics and chaplains. funded by the 1+1 Ukrainian television channel. pened to them and how they have changed,” Perhaps more importantly, Dr. said Dr. Torgovitsky, 41, a native Muscovite who were protecting their country,” he said He managed to escape after his cell door Torgovitsky’s upcoming project aims to tar- who emigrated in 1993 and is the son of of his reason for staying and commenting was opened when another Russian group get military units right before they are dis- Jewish parents. “If we don’t do this now, on how he foresaw the need to address started disputing possession of a weapons charged from the front. we’ll have less suicides in five to 10 years.” post-combat stress when Russia’s unpro- cache stored in an automobile on the prem- Such units are stationed at a military Ukraine had caught his attention in January voked war started. ises. base away from the frontline for up to a 2014 when he was visiting St. Petersburg, Since the group’s formal establishment in Afterward Mr. Synyakov couldn’t fall month before being discharged. This offers Russia. Suspicious of biased Russian media 2015, at least 2,900 people have been coun- asleep, waking up every 15 minutes. Dr. Torgovitsky’s team an opportunity to coverage of the Maidan Revolution that even- seled and about $250,000 has been raised, “I often couldn’t even sit or lie down,” Mr. provide “intensive decompression” to miti- tually saw ex-President Viktor Yanukovych mostly from private donors in North America Synyakov said by telephone. “This lasted gate reverse culture shock. flee Ukraine due to mass protests against and with funding from the United States for nine months, and local psychologists The advantage of working with single his corrupt rule, the Bostonian decided to Agency for International Development couldn’t help.” and not combined military units is that do an on-the-ground survey himself. (USAID) and the Washington-based National Then a psychiatrist told him that a “they know each other, there is built-in “I [then] had the desire to assist people Endowment for Democracy (NED). Wounded Warrior team was in town to give trust, they’ve been through hell together, who were protesting against corruption,” he [Donations to Wounded Warrior Ukraine, training to people who had undergone and as a group you could take them from A said, adding that he started raising funds for a project of Healing War Scars Inc., a non- stress, shock or torture. During this session, to B,” he said. medicine before returning to the U.S. profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in the Dr. Torgovitsky helped the former prisoner Again, his approach will only work, Dr. He also emphasized that what his group U.S. by Dr. Torgovitsky, can be made via the raise his arm above his shoulder, which he Torgovitsky said, if the soldiers practice does is to help people recognize their website https://healingwarscars.org/.] also couldn’t do. He started using the Soma what they are shown. symptoms and that it is not a replacement Another beneficiary is Andriy Synyakov, System that he says reduced muscle “A person needs to want to do this for for treating post-traumatic stress disorder a 57-year-old former telecommunications spasms when he tried putting shoes on. His themselves to save themselves,” added Mr. (PTSD), a more serious condition that manager from Russian-occupied Antratsyt sleep also improved. Synakov, the former prisoner. “It requires requires professional medical treatment. in Luhansk Oblast. He currently lives in “I now feel more well-balanced,” Mr. self-discipline, the desire needs to be Once a level of trust is established, psychol- Kharkiv with his wife. Synyakov said. “I still have trouble on the there… we can’t save or help everyone.” ogists work with veterans as well to help An invading Russian group calling itself specific dates that were most traumatic, As for Mr. Bondar, the former marine, he them “self-regulate,” the Harvard Ph.D. said. a “Kozak” unit held Mr. Synyakov in captivi- like when the mock execution happened.” said he’ll attend the next session in Kyiv on The overall goal is to mitigate trauma that ty for two weeks in the summer of 2014. He now is a peer trainer and has deliv- September 16. often leads to depression, divorce and suicide, They imprisoned him for voicing pro- ered seven sessions so far – the most recent “The folks at Wounded Warrior are pro- or self-medication via alcohol and drug use. Ukrainian views and displeasure with the in Mykolayiv in southern Ukraine. He also fessionals,” he said. “After the first session I Because veterans are exposed to occupying Russian-led forces. gives individual training sessions in left the office as if I flew away on wings… I extremely dangerous events, whether it is He was forced to sit in painful positions Kharkiv and takes turns operating a hotline felt a huge load off my back with a crystal braving sub-zero temperatures in trenches while tightly handcuffed in a basement cell. for veterans. clear mind.” or intense firefights and torrential shelling, The Russians beat him, knocking two of his While there are other groups like the Asked whether he would like to become their basic needs shut down while in sur- teeth out and bruising his ribs. Mr. League of Officers that has so far trained a peer trainer, Mr. Bondar replied: “Why vival mode, Dr. Torgovitsky said. Synyakov also endured a mock execution over 6,000 veterans in partnership with the not, it’s good to help others when there are “It’s not about comfort, it’s not about on August 2, 2014. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, it’s actual results.” sleep, about food… then when you get back [home] you lose connection with satisfying basic physiological needs… sensing what your body is asking you for,” he said. Amid emotional burnout, veterans find it difficult communicating and finding com- mon conversational topics with family, rel- atives and friends. “They [combatants] start questioning many human life and personal values… Many become much more honest, which makes it harder to re-enter society, which is somewhat corrupt,” Dr. Torgovitsky noted. Once he was back in the U.S., the Bostonian devised the Soma System to help with sleep, because he himself had trouble sleeping after experiencing trauma collabo- rating with Israeli and Palestinian medical personnel in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. When all else failed, the biomedical scien- tist invented a system that involves breathing and body exercises combined with the use of tools like massage balls and foam rollers. The overall approach is to ease muscle tension and aches to reach a state of relaxation. ‘Protecting their country’ Dr. Torgovitsky then came back to Ukraine in the second half of February 2014, right when the mass shootings of protesters on the Maidan started. He hasn’t been home in the last year and a half, and he’s worked pro bono for the group he established ever since. “I subsequently wanted to help people 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly It’s almost 2020 Moscow’s mercenaries who fight Back in October 1998, “The Year 2020 Conference” attempted to answer such questions as: Does an independent Ukraine enrich and invigorate the diaspora, or for money a serious threat in Ukraine undermine its raison d’être? Will the “Fourth Wave” of immigrants from Ukraine by Paul Goble about who pays such firms and thus who play a key role in our community’s future? Are the futures of the Ukrainian Canadian controls them. and Ukrainian American communities connected, or will their paths diverge due to Well-paid private Russian military com- But these enterprises do not always turn different circumstances? And, ultimately, will our community survive? panies are an increasingly important com- out well. Sometimes the mercenaries talk The conference came to be as a direct result of a panel discussion during The ponent of Moscow’s strategy in the Donbas too much or run afoul of powerful groups Washington Group’s 1997 Leadership Conference at which Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky and elsewhere, providing the Kremlin with within the Donbas militants or the Russian noted: “Our parents were involuntary ethnics, …but we have a choice: we can assimi- a serious force that it can use as it likes and power structures themselves. In such cases, late. We are voluntary ethnics.” The organization Dr. Vitvitsky led, the Ukrainian then plausibly deny whenever that suits its Mr. Dikhtaryenko says, serious retribution American Professionals and Businesspersons Association of New York and New purposes, according to Radio Free Europe’s may follow and the mercenaries may land Jersey, announced it would sponsor a conference focusing on the question “Will Andrey Dikhtaryenko. in jail or worse. there be a Ukrainian community in North America in the year 2020 – and does it Among the many such companies are That outcome, however, is more the matter?” That conference, held on October 10-11, 1998, in East Hanover, N.J., attract- Vagner, MAR, Yenoty and the Slavyansky exception than the rule. According to Mr. ed over 120 participants from the U.S. and Canada. It was a worthwhile undertaking, Korpus, whose mercenaries make from Felgenhauer, these private mercenary firms the likes of which we have not seen since. $2,500 to $6,000 (U.S.) a month – far more are now in almost all cases well-integrated Dr. Vitvitsky opened the proceedings by citing three views of our community: the than Russian soldiers are paid and thus at into the chain of command in the pro-Moscow first says “don’t worry, we’re on automatic pilot”; the second that “only Ukraine mat- least in principle far more ready to do forces in the Donbas. Indeed, he says, they ters”; and the third, which he referred to as “the sky is falling” view, is that “we as a whatever they are ordered to against non- represent a clearly defined “hybrid structure.” diaspora are doomed to near immediate extinction.” He went on to explain that his Russians or against insubordinate Russian Such mercenaries may become a serious own and his colleagues’ reaction to these views was staunch disagreement, as there forces (ru.krymr.com/a/28715853.html). problem in the future if Moscow changes were “still far too many of us who care about what we have inherited to allow our Such firms, Russian military commenta- course. In that event, they could split with community to disappear.” Thus, he enjoined conference attendees: “we must collec- tor Pavel Felgenhauer says, are “cheaper the other Russian forces there and even fall tively commit ourselves to the community’s continuity.” and less responsible. The Defense Ministry victim to Russian laws prohibiting indepen- And just what was needed for our diaspora community to thrive? Dr. Vitvitsky can always say: we know nothing about dent military actions – or, alternatively, they offered this: “we must understand that the community’s future depends on us”; “we them; these are not our losses.” And in could be used by Moscow to maintain pres- must come to understand that we’re all in this together” and take advantage of the times of confusion, many will accept that, sure on Ukraine even as the Kremlin synergies we have; we need “a renewed commitment”; “we must learn to market rather than asking the important questions denied that it was doing so. and promote the community’s value and attractiveness to ourselves and our chil- dren”; and we “need to strengthen its intellectual base.” During the conference session that presented the views of “the younger genera- tion,” attorney Taras Szmagala Jr. said the challenge was “to make our organizations Putin is making a mistake relevant,” “to make membership something people want.” He opined that the com- munity would exist in 2020 “because we need it – not because we are members of that community out of obligation.” A young mother, architect Oksana Stojko, stated Lenin didn’t, analyst notes that whether our community continues to exist “depends of the parents of today,” by Paul Goble and the liberation of the oppressed toilers. who “need to show the same commitment and generosity to the Ukrainian commu- It is not important that the idea turned out nity that their parents showed.” The Russian Empire fell apart twice in to be false and its implementation criminal. Presenting the perspective of those recently arrived from Ukraine, Svoboda edito- the 20th century, in 1917 and then again in This became clear later. But, at the time, it rial staff member Serhiy Myroniuk, originally from Lutsk, advised that “New immi- 1991. And it is likely to fall apart a third districted millions of people independent grants should first become familiar with the situation here; at the same time, the time in the coming years because Vladimir of their nationality … and played the role of diaspora should not prejudge new immigrants, but should be willing to take the time Putin is making a mistake Vladimir Lenin a genuine new religion.” to understand them.” What is key “is that there must be a desire for mutual under- did not: seeking to formally impose a Great Andrey Amalrik, the author of “Will the standing.” Kateryna Nemyra, a radio journalist from Lviv Oblast, rejected stereotyp- Russia on all its non-Russian components, Soviet Union Survive Until 1984?” was right ing and referred instead to “our common dream: to confirm the independence of Andrey Piontkovsky says. when he asserted that “the acceptance of Ukraine.” She said she was optimistic about the future, “if only we work together… When the Russian Empire fell apart in communism extended the existence of the and focus on what we have in common.” 1917, the Russian commentator notes, “the Russian Empire for several decades.” Had Peter Paluch, an entrepreneur, picked up on the theme of “quantity vs. quality “ in leaders of the White Movement experi- that idea not been spread, Mr.Piontkovsky community life. “Some organizations today are on life support,” he said, because enced [that] as a national catastrophe” says, “the USSR could have fallen apart a lit- “after 1991, when Ukraine became independent, previously well-defined organiza- because they “completely sincerely consid- tle earlier or a little later.” tions no longer had a game plan that worked.” He outlined what Ukrainian organiza- ered” the non-Russian regions of the coun- “But when the communist religion died tions must do to survive: “set high standards, be substantive and develop leadership try to be “part of Great Russia” (svoboda. in the souls [of the Soviet population],” the skills.” University lecturer Vera Andrushkiw advised: “We must be inclusive, rather org/a/28699593.html). Russian commentator says, “the Soviet than exclusive, and we must also have fun being Ukrainian,” as pleasant memories But their “principled position had only theocratic empire was condemned to are a key factor in group cohesiveness. She added, Ukrainians must be represented one shortcoming: they were not supported death.” That is something Mr. Putin and his within the American community in which they live, and the diaspora should make by Ukrainians, Caucasians or Balts, or regime do not understand, and consequent- efforts to “get Americans involved in caring for Ukraine.” indeed by any of the non-Russian peoples ly they are driving everyone away from it. There were many more interesting presentations by a variety of speakers repre- of Russia” because none of them could tol- The only thing the current regime can erate the idea of “Great Russia.” And that senting various generations and organizations (see the link in our online archives: offer is something no one wants, Mr. allowed the Reds to win because they http://ukrweekly.com/archive/1998/The_Ukrainian_Weekly_1998-42.pdf). Over Piontkovsky says, including “pompous talk “promised everything to everyone and all, the conference provided a resounding “yes” answer to the question of whether about its greatness, its historical imperial entered into all kinds of tactical alliances.” the Ukrainian community in North America would exist in 2020 – a generation mission, the sacredness of Khersones,” and Having defeated the Whites, Mr. removed from the year that landmark event was held. so on. “But this drivel isn’t of interest to any- Piontkovsky continues, Lenin and the Back in 1998 we asked in one of our editorials: Are we prepared to do what is one,” and now across the post-Soviet space, Bolsheviks “quite rapidly implemented his including inside Russia, the much bally- needed to ensure our community’s existence – to invest our time, commitment and program of ‘one and indivisible’ by restor- money? That question needs to be asked, and answered, once again by our commu- hooed “Russian world” has failed utterly. ing almost entirely the Russian Empire.” This “Nazi-like” notion has suffered “two nity organizations, our local communities and individual community members. They were able to do so because they never 2020 is almost here, and another generation awaits our answers. most serious metaphysical defeats,” the sought to impose the “absolutely alien and Russian commentator continues. On the one empty” idea of Great Russia on the non- hand, “it was rejected by the overwhelming Russians. majority of the ethnic Russian population of Instead, they promised “social justice Ukraine, which remained loyal to the Turning the pages back... Ukrainian state and its European choice. And Sept. Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on on the other, “it has not received any serious ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia support inside Russia itself.” Two years ago, on September 16, 2015, Ukraine’s Parliament who has served in various capacities in the “Ukraine is gone for good,” he notes. unanimously adopted a resolution that called for urgent reform U.S. State Department, the Central “The collective wailing” of Russia’s so- 16 of the United Nations Security Council, in which Russia, one of Intelligence Agency and the International called elites about the denigration of their five permanent members, holds veto power. 2015 Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice country has become “a self-fulfilling proph- In its statement, the Verkhovna Rada said, “There is convincing of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio ecy” given that “Russia appeared in relation evidence of the urgency to reform the veto [system] to prevent its Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for abuse.” Too often, it said, veto power has been used to “cover up the crime of aggression by to Ukraine in the most denigrating role of International Peace. The article above is a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.” The resolution urged U.N. member an impotent rapist.” In short, Lenin under- states to take “all possible measures to stop the Russian aggression against Ukraine.” reprinted with permission from his blog stood what was necessary to hold the called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- empire together. Mr. Putin doesn’t – and so (Continued on page 7) woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). the empire will continue to fall apart. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We have many examples from Ukrainian history where the rationalization “the The alt-right enemy of my enemies is my friend” proved and old wrongs disastrous. Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky thought a union with the tsar would pro- Dear Editor: tect Ukraine from Polish tyranny. In 1941, Some time ago, a Ukrainian American some Ukrainians welcomed the Germans in friend tried to impress me with his conser- the hopes they would protect them from vative orthodoxy, saying: “A candidate can- the Soviets. Our grandparents’ naiveté Lee and Lenin not be right-wing enough for me.” towards the Nazis’ is understandable. Even Some Ukrainian Americans harbor the some Jewish leaders of that time found it The recent tragedy in Charlottesville, Va., their forebears to destroy the “graven illusion that combating Communism hard to believe that a civilized nation that together with the removal of statues of images” of popery. means embracing any ideology – no matter produced Goethe and Beethoven could Robert E. Lee in the United States and of Critics of liberal political correctness how extreme – to oppose liberalism or breed a generation of monsters capable of Vladimir I. Lenin in Ukraine, raise ques- point to the Lenin statue in Seattle. After moderation. the Holocaust. We have no such excuse for tions about how we should deal with his- Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution, an Is there really no right-wing extreme too embracing the extremism that has resur- torical monuments and other symbols. American bought a statue of the Bolshevik abhorrent to embrace? This question faced in the United States. We shall not take the easy route by declar- leader and shipped it to the Evergreen State. becomes especially urgent as we consider Conservatives like George Will have left ing that all monuments to objectionable indi- Today, it stands in Seattle’s trendy Fremont recent events in Charlottesville. the GOP in disgust over Mr. Trump. This is viduals should be destroyed. Rather, we will district, in private ownership but in public Blind loyalty to any ideology is danger- no longer the party of Dwight Eisenhower review several cases, then attempt to formu- view. True, the denizens of hipster heaven ous. that our parents voted for. Under Mr. late a rational approach to a question that is don’t worship Lenin: they festoon him with After all, our forefathers witnessed not Trump, it is becoming increasingly dogmat- not as simple as it may at first appear. lights in December, and deck him out in a only the horrors of Stalin, but also the hor- ic and authoritarian, seeking to “make Our ambivalence towards the images we tutu for Gay Pride Week. Such ironic, carni- rors of the Nazi occupation, serfdom and American great again” by undoing 150 ourselves have created can be traced to the valesque treatment does not entirely defuse tsarist imperialism. years of social and economic reforms. biblical First Commandment, which forbids the charge of hypocrisy – one can hardly Vladimir Putin has spent millions financ- We need to re-examine our moral and making and worshipping graven images imagine a statue of Hitler, however fes- political compass. Civilized societies should ing proto-fascist parties to fuel social unrest (Exodus 20:4-5, see also Isaiah 44: 9-20). tooned, in an American venue. But in an renounce the kind of reckless fanaticism in Western Europe. He openly supported Condemned by Jews and Muslims as well opinion piece in the August 25 Seattle that has become Mr. Trump’s hallmark. Our Donald Trump’s divisive campaign. Given as Christians, idolatry is the divinization Ukrainian American community needs to Times, one Boris Krichevsky attacks the this pattern, my friend’s attraction to any- and worship of a created thing in place of notion of moral equivalency between Lenin thing extremely right is deeply troubling. redefine where it stands. We should defend the democratic values of America and the God. This remains an issue today: a vicar and Lee. Vladimir Ilyich poses no threat, he Conservatives like Orrin Hatch, appalled general recently resigned after Hindus argues, because Communism has failed, and by Mr. Trump’s equivocation towards neo- ethos of Ukraine’s Maidan. We should resist extremism, whether left or right. were allowed to bring an image of Ganesh an explanatory plaque accompanies his stat- Nazis in Charlottesville, have called this a the elephant-god into a Catholic church in ue. Lee in Charlottesville, on the other hand, defining moment for the Republican Party. Alexander Kuzma Spanish North Africa (Inés San Martín, is a rallying point for white supremacists It is also a defining moment for Ukrainian Glastonbury, Conn. “Bishop apologizes for procession of Hindu and other racists. Mr. Krichevsky apparently Americans. deity in a Catholic church,” Crux, August 29, forgets that China, North Korea, Cuba and Ukraine faced its own defining moment in 2017). Radical Islam takes idolatry very Vietnam carry on the repressive Leninist 2013-2014 when the Euro-Maidan GUIDELINES FOR LETTERS seriously. In March 2001, the Taliban dyna- legacy. Moreover, Lee was at least an renounced Ukraine’s Soviet legacy and Viktor Yanukovych’s boundless greed. The TO THE EDITOR mited the two monumental sixth-century American. There is no rationale to maintain Buddhas carved into the sandstone cliffs of a statue of a hostile foreign leader like Lenin. Maidan unified millions of Ukrainians of all The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters ethnic and religious backgrounds. Ukraine to the editor and commentaries on a vari- Bamiyan, Afghanistan. This argument applies, a fortiori, in Ukraine. repudiated racism and jingoism. During the ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian In 726, Byzantine Emperor Leo “the Thus, there are many factors to consider. May 2014 elections, Svoboda and Pravyi American and Ukrainian Canadian com- Isaurian” ordered the destruction of an Political fashion is an unreliable guide. Sektor secured only 2 percent of the national munities. Opinions expressed by colum- icon of Christ above the gateway to the What, for example, should we do with the vote – far less than the 20-30 percent that nists, commentators and letter-writers are imperial palace. Despite a widespread and bust of Native American Stand Watie – a their own and do not necessarily reflect far-right parties captured in France, Austria violent reaction, he persisted, decreeing in Cherokee leader who was also a slave-own- the opinions of either The Weekly edito- 730 that all icons be destroyed. Iconoclasm er and brigadier general of the Confederate and Hungary. rial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian Why would Ukrainian Americans National Association. was condemned, however, at the Seventh army – in Anadarko, Okla.? Should we dis- embrace Mr. Trump’s cult of personality? He Letters must be signed (anonymous let- Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 787 (John mantle the memorials to the lone, unarmed, has been a shameless apologist for Mr. Putin, ters are not published). The daytime phone Julius Norwich, “A Short History of anonymous Confederate soldier in such praising his “authoritarianism” and disclos- number and complete mailing address of Byzantium,” 1997, Part I, Chapter 9). While towns as Alexandria, Va., or the entire ing classified information to the Russians. the letter-writer must be given for verifica- Christianity forbids the worship of images, Monument Avenue complex in Richmond? Mr. Trump embraces extremists like Sherriff tion purposes. it encourages their use as an aid to wor- And in Ukraine, must all those World War II Joe Arpaio who ran an inhumane concentra- Please note: The length of letters cannot exceed 500 words. Letters may be edit- shiping the persons they represent. memorials, such as Lviv’s 1970 Monument tion camp for Mexicans in Arizona. The neo- ed or abridged. Letters should be sent to When Grand Prince Volodymyr intro- of Glory complex, be leveled? Nazis and white supremacists that orga- [email protected] or to The Ukrainian duced Christianity to Kyiv, he ordered that A reasonable approach would consider nized the “Unite the Right” rally in Virginia Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, pagan idols be overthrown, cut to pieces or several factors, on a case-by-case basis. are emboldened by Mr. Trump’s bigotry. Parsippany, NJ 07054. burned. According to the Primary Chronicle, Why was the monument created? Is it pub- the image of Perun was bound to a horse’s lic or private? Is it perceived to represent tail and dragged to the Dnipro, while 12 official policy? Or is it understood as a Moscow has backed President Bashar al- men beat it with sticks “to affront the Turning... Assad’s regime in a war that has killed hun- record of historic attitudes, however dreds of thousands. demon,” after which it was floated down the blameworthy? Has a contextual explana- (Continued from page 6) Russia was critical of both the French and river and over the falls (Zenkovsky 1974, p. tion been provided? Does it have artistic 70). Evidently Volodymyr reasoned, correct- value? Is it insulting or inflammatory? In In July 2015, Russia blocked a resolution the Ukrainian efforts to strip Russia of its ly, that destroying the images would help by the Security Council that would have veto power. “We stand in favor of preserving both the U.S. and Ukraine, commissions of established a tribunal to try those suspect- rights for the five permanent Security erase the old religion from the minds of the cultural, historical and legal experts could ed of responsibility for the downing of Council members,” RIA Novosti quoted people. survey public monuments in the light of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 that killed all Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as The same rationale must have contribut- these criteria and make recommendations. 298 people aboard. Russia also blocked a saying. Russia’s former ambassador to the ed to the dismantling of all 1,320 Lenin In a way, idolatry and iconoclasm are two resolution in July of that year that would U.N., Vitaliy Churkin, said, “We disapprove of statues in Ukraine. They have met a variety sides of a coin. The destruction of images is have declared the Srebrenica massacre in this initiative, assuming that the right to veto of fates – painted, clothed, defaced, hidden, idolatrous because it concedes power to an Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1995 that killed is an utmost important mechanism to make sold, etc. (Natalia Lubchenkova, “11 object. We Ukrainians are a more thought- 8,000 Muslim men and boys, to be geno- the permanent members work on finding Imaginative Ways Ukraine Has Dealt with ful, tolerant lot. We do not take down stat- cide. In 2014, Russia vetoed a resolution consensual solutions, and this brings success Historic Statues,” Euronews, August 25, ues of Bohdan Khmelnytsky because he criticizing the Russian-orchestrated seces- in a great number of cases.” 2017). But unlike Volodymyr, today’s idol- made a disastrous political choice, or of Ivan sion referendum in Crimea. The timing of Kyiv’s move was to bring smashers offer no coherent new faith to Franko because he expressed socialist and The Ukrainian campaign was an effort to attention to Russia’s maneuvering within the replace the old. atheist ideas. We respect the desire of some build on a French movement to persuade U.N. to avoid international prosecution for its Meanwhile in the West, the Reformation Ukrainians to honor the memory of Red the other four permanent Security Council crimes in Syria and Ukraine prior to President saw a revival of iconoclasm. In the summer Army soldiers who fought Nazi Germany, members – Britain, China, Russia and the Vladimir Putin’s first appearance in 10 years of 1566, for example, Calvinists smashed even if they were, objectively speaking, United States – not to use their veto when at the U.N. General Assembly session. church statues and stained-glass windows fighting for Stalin and Communism. We have This year, Mr. Putin has indicated that he action is required to address a mass atrocity. all over the Netherlands (E. Harris a deeper, richer appreciation of history’s does not plan to attend the opening of the The French initiative attracted attention Harbison, “The Age of Reformation,” 1955, complexity than certain latter-day fanatics. U.N. General Assembly session in September. after Russia and China used their veto p. 115). Today, their spiritual descendants, Or do we? power in 2014 to block a resolution asking Source: “Ukraine seeks to blunt Russia’s America’s post-Protestant liberals, assail the International Criminal Court to investi- U.N. veto power,” RFE/RL Ukrainian Service, the symbols of political heresy with the Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at gate crimes committed in Syria, where The Ukrainian Weekly, September 27, 2015. same self-righteous zeal that prompted [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 9

UWC Father Mykola Serdiuk of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, Ukrainian With members of the board of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian World Congress President Eugene Czolij and his wife, Anna Czolij with the Ukrainian community Organizations at a banquet in Melbourne (first row, from left) are: of Brisbane, Australia. Stefan Romaniw, Anna Czolij and Eugene Czolij. UWC president completes visits to New Zealand, Australia and Singapore

UWC President Eugene Czolij and his wife, Anna Czolij, with Ukrainian community The UWC president with the Ukrainian community in Wellington, New Zealand. in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ukrainian World Congress integrity. He also discussed the importance Hobart. Stefan Romaniw, the UWC’s secre- resolve of the international community of New Zealand adopting the Autonomous tary-general, who is also chairman of the with its military aggression against Ukraine TORONTO – Ukrainian World Congress Sanctions Bill and introducing sanctions Australian Federation of Ukrainian and Georgia, destabilization activities President Eugene Czolij visited Ukrainian against the Russian Federation, and to Organizations (AFUO), accompanied Mr. against former Soviet republics, numerous communities in New Zealand, Australia and refrain from negotiations on a free trade Czolij during his visits to Canberra and cyberattacks and interference in the elec- Singapore in the final days of July and in zone with the Russian Federation until it Melbourne. Ukraine’s Ambassador to tions of independent states. August. He attended special commemora- stops blatantly violating its international Australia Mykola Kulinich also participated Mr. Czolij focused on the situation in tions of the 50th anniversary of the found- commitments. in the meetings in Canberra. eastern Ukraine, which he said is particu- ing of the Ukrainian World Congress, spoke The UWC president expressed gratitude On August 7 and 9 in Canberra, the capi- larly grave and requires immediate action at various community gatherings and met to New Zealand for co-authoring the United tal of Australia, and August 1 and 10 in on the part of the international community with top government officials. A key goal of Nations resolution on human rights viola- Melbourne, the UWC president held meet- in order for Ukraine to overcome the mili- his visits was to strengthen contact with tions in Crimea and on the defense of criti- ings with Australian high-ranking govern- tary aggression of the Russian Federation the communities and churches in those cal infrastructure from terrorist attacks. ment officials to discuss issues related to and stop it from advancing further west. In countries. Mr. Czolij also called upon New Zealand continued support for Ukraine and secur- this regard, the UWC president under- While in Australia Ms. Czolij also deliv- to recognize the Holodomor of 1932-1933 ing peace and stability in the world. scored that the international community ered a public lecture on August 9 at the as a genocide of the Ukrainian people. He thanked Australia for supporting must remain united, firm and proactive, Center for European Studies of the In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Czolij participated Ukraine in countering the hybrid warfare of instead of reacting to the geopolitical agen- Australian National University on the topic in an event in the Parliament of New Zealand the Russian Federation, particularly noting da of the Russian Federation. of “EU Attitudes Towards Former Warsaw during which the local Ukrainian community the provision of winter uniforms for the He also emphasized that the European Pact States and Former Soviet Republics.” presented an embroidered map of New Ukrainian army, training courses for Union and NATO should offer the prospect The next day, he spoke at a roundtable Zealand to be displayed in Parliament. Ukrainian officers and sanctions against the of membership to Eastern Partnership titled “The UWC at 50 and Beyond: the Mr. Czolij spoke at community meetings Russian Federation. He also expressed grat- states, including Ukraine, as was done for Australian Context” that was held at the in Auckland and Wellington organized by itude to Australia for recognizing the former Warsaw Pact states at the end of the Mykola Zerov Center for Ukrainian Studies at the Ukrainian Association of New Zealand Holodomor as a genocide of the Ukrainian Cold War in order to secure lasting peace, Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. under the leadership of Taras Klish and the people. security and stability in that region. He Ukrainian Hromada of Wellington under the Mr. Czolij urged Australia to continue pointed out that the ratification of the A first visit to New Zealand leadership of Olga Vorobey. He presented supporting Ukraine in the defense of its ter- EU-Ukraine Association Agreement was an On July 30-31, the UWC president the priorities of the UWC, familiarized him- ritorial integrity and emphasized that, important success for the Eastern Eugene Czolij, together with his wife, Anna, self with the specifics of Ukrainian commu- while protecting its borders, Ukraine is Partnership program that enhanced a num- fulfilled his first visit to Aukland and nity life and called for cooperation with the actively reforming, modernizing, fighting ber of concrete and tangible reforms in Wellington, New Zealand, to present cur- UWC in furthering Ukrainian interests. corruption and exhibiting great potential Ukraine, including those in relation to its rent Ukrainian issues to its governing He also had a separate meeting with Mr. for economic development. battle with corruption. authorities and strengthen ties with the Klish and Ms. Vorobey to discuss the possi- The UWC president encouraged the The UWC president had the opportunity Ukrainian community. bility of UWC associated membership for prime minister of Australia to visit Ukraine. to discuss current issues with the academic Mr. Czolij met with the manager of the their organizations and cooperation in cre- He also underlined the importance of an coordinator of the Center for European Europe Division at the Ministry of Foreign ating an umbrella organization for active Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Studies, Dr. Katarzyna Williams, and with Affairs and Trade, Rob Taylor, and Member Ukrainians in New Zealand. Group and urged its chair to visit Ukraine. visiting fellow Dr. Sonia Mycak. of Parliament Kennedy Graham, who is a “The trip to New Zealand helped me to In addition, Mr. Czolij stressed that the At Monash University on August 10, Mr. member of the Foreign Affairs Committee better understand the community life of tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight Czolij highlighted UWC priorities and and spokesperson for Global Affairs of the Ukrainians in New Zealand and to strength- 17 is a clear indication that Russian imperi- achievements throughout its 50-year histo- Green Party. en their ties with the Ukrainian World alism is a serious threat for global peace ry. He focused on the current challenges of Mr. Czolij focused attention on the Congress,” Mr. Czolij commented. and security. Ukraine and the potential of the multimil- aggressive acts of the Russian Federation in On August 9 in Canberra, Mr. Czolij deliv- Visiting the land down under lion Ukrainian diaspora to promote current Ukraine, which also pose a serious threat to ered a lecture at the Center for European Ukrainian issues before the international global peace and security, and called upon UWC President Eugene Czolij visited Studies of the Australian National community. Mr. Romaniw also was a panel- New Zealand to support Ukraine in the seven cities in Australia: Melbourne, Perth, University. He noted that the Russian defense of its independence and territorial Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Federation is actively challenging the (Continued on page 14) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

Support for Ukraine main theme at commemoration in Illinois

by Maria Korkatsch-Groszko CHICAGO – The 26th anniversary of renewed Ukrainian independence was celebrated on August 26-27 with the traditional raising of the flag at Daley Plaza and the Ukrainian Days Festival in the newly selected venue in the heart of Ukrainian Village. The Ukrainian community was honored by the partici- pation of Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago Larysa A. Gerasko and members of the Chicago Consular Corps. In addition, the community welcomed ethnic dignitaries and local politicians, among them: Dr. John V. Prunskis, honorary consul general of the Republic of Lithuania; Consul Piotr Semeniuk of the Consulate of the Republic of Poland; Saulius Kuprys, president of the Lithuania American Council and Joint Baltic American National Committee, and member of the Central and East European Coalition; Romuald J. Poplawski, Polish Hungarian World Federation; Henryk Marciniak, Road to Peace Foundation; Commissioner Dan Patlak, Cook County; Ben Kelner, direc- tor of strategy and external affairs for Chicago Sister Cities International. Ihor Diaczun, president of Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division, offered remarks on the importance of initiatives that underscore and preserve Ukrainian traditions and values while fulfilling American On the grounds of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (from left) are: Jaroslav Sydorenko, civic responsibilities. Dr. Maria Korkatsch-Groszko, Ukrainian National Deputy Andriy Levus, Serhiy Kuzan of the Free People network, The community hosted three guests of honor: Andriy Pavlo Bandriwsky of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division, and John Jaresko. Levus (Member of Parliament of Ukraine, chairman of the Subcommittee on State Security of the Parliamentary reform.” He concluded, “we are confident that we will be Support of Ukraine. Mr. Potapenko stated: “We, as Committee on National Security and Defense, former vice- able to overcome and build a comfortable, strong and truly Ukrainian Americans, need to openly discuss our nation’s commander of Maidan Self-Defense, founder of the Free independent Ukraine.” security and defense strategy. We must help America People network as the first self-defense unit of Euro- Mr. Kuzan explained the mission of the Free People resolve to deal effectively with the threats in far flung Maidan); Serhiy Kuzan (an attorney by training, vice-presi- humanitarian network in Ukraine. Following the occupa- regions of the world and prioritize and confront the exis- dent of the Free People civic organization); Borys tion of Crimea and the attack on the Donbas region of tential danger posed to the U.S. by Russia’s war in Ukraine.” Potapenko (president of the International Council in Ukraine, many members of the Euro-Maidan Self-Defense He continued: “Russia invaded and occupies for three Support of Ukraine; member of the Ukrainian Congress set out to form and join volunteer battalions, National years now the territory of one of the largest European Committee of America and the Ukrainian Canadian Guard units or the Special Forces of the Ministry of Internal countries – Ukraine… Russia has stepped up intimidation Congress). Affairs. Given that the state coffers were looted by the for- of NATO member states in Central and East Europe to In his address to the attendees National Deputy Levus mer regime, Free People was organized to provide defense destabilize the Euro-Atlantic partnership… U.S. and stated “…26 years ago Ukraine resumed de jure statehood. forces with material support to carry on the fight against Canadian borders have not been immune from Russian We had all the attributes of statehood – constitution, flag, Russian military occupation by providing humanitarian military probing… We need to call for the U.S. to return to a anthem, borders, currency – but were not masters of our assistance to the troops at the frontlines and in the forward position of leadership in global affairs where our foes fear country. Key mechanisms of politics, economy, security and bases. us, our friends trust us and where all respect our national military were controlled by Russia and its protégés in Free People is registered with the government of will and military capacity to defend U.S. interests.” Ukraine. It is this latter control that has allowed the ruin of Ukraine and works in cooperation with the national gov- He also called on the United States to provide additional our country from the inside.” ernment and local units of the Ministry of Defense, economic, humanitarian, and military assistance to “We have huge difficulties, but steadily and consistently, Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security and Ukraine, including lethal defensive weapons; and to mobi- step by step we are creating a new reality – Ukraine as a Defense Council of Ukraine. The Free People network has lize Europe and the international community to impose country of free people, who know what they want, know supplied soldiers with everything from personal items to much greater sanctions against Russia until Ukraine’s ter- how to win, but appreciate help from friends in the difficult non-lethal military equipment received from donors in ritorial integrity is fully restored. hour,” he noted. “We are working on getting rid of corrup- Ukraine, Canada, Poland, Germany, the U.S., Israel, Italy, Mr. Potapenko indicated that the Ukrainian American tion, the inefficiency of state mechanisms, the tendency Spain, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia, he noted. community in Chicago and nationwide is well positioned toward populism and finding easy answers to complex Mr. Potapenko took the opportunity to speak briefly to communicate with government officials, both problems… Ukraine needs large-scale constitutional about the advocacy work of the International Council in Republican and Democratic. Our fellow Americans need to be made aware of the vital importance of the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership in overcoming the dangers that Vladimir Putin’s Russia poses to both America and Ukraine, he said. COHOES, N.Y. Messrs. Levus and Kuzan visited St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral – Kyiv Patriarchate in Bloomingdale, Ill. On premises of the parish, President John J. Jaresko and members of the church board familiarized the guests from Ukraine with the monument to the Heavenly Brigade and all heroes of Ukraine which was authorized for construc- tion in 2015 by the St. Andrew Church Council in memory of those who perished violently during the Maidan Revolution of 2013-2014 in Kyiv and all heroes of Ukraine who sacrificed their lives for a free and independent Ukraine. It stands as a symbol of support for those who are currently at war with Russia in eastern Ukraine. This is the only such monument in the United States. Also on the parish property is the Ukrainian Genocide Famine Memorial, constructed in the mid 1980s to com- memorate the 10 million victims of death by forced starva- tion perpetrated by Joseph Stalin in 1932-1933 Ukraine. The third point of interest for guests from Ukraine was the section of the St. Andrew Cemetery that serves as the final resting place of patriots and freedom fighters of the Mary Ann Rosko Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian COHOES, N.Y. – A Ukrainian Independence Day Festival was held at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club in Insurgent Army who sacrificed their lives for a free and Cohoes, N.Y., on Saturday, August 26. Above, the Zorepad Dance Ensemble performs. independent Ukraine. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 11

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The local branch BINGHAMTON, N.Y. of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America organized its annual Ukrainian Independence Day celebration at Binghamton City Hall on August 24. The ceremonial flag-raising was emceed by Victor Czumak, who was joined by Mayor Richard David, the Revs. Teodor Czabala of Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ivan Synevsky of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and Anatolij Pradun of First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, who spoke for Pastor Nikolay Ilchishin. Mr. Czumak recited the “Prayer for Ukraine” in English and it was sung in Ukrainian by Eugene Czebiniak. Commentaries were submitted by Taras Stets and Stephan Wasylko, whose state- ment was read by Lubomyr Zobniw. The Ukrainian Independence Day ceremony, which has continued since 1950 on differ- ent dates, concluded with the recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance” and the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem.

Toronto... (Continued from page 1) Ms. Duncan, announcing that she is yet another proud Ukrainian Canadian, pro- claimed that “the Canadian government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Ukraine.” She read greetings from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who affirmed that, “since its pivotal independence in 1991, Ukraine and Canada have forged a strong relationship based on common values and shared ambitions” and gave thanks “for the enormous contributions Ukrainian Canadians have made to Canada’s success.” Mr. Scheer, wearing a “vyshyvanka,” or embroidered shirt, reiterated that “the unceasing attack on the independence and Mykola Swarnyk sovereignty of Ukraine by the Putin regime Mad Heads frontman Vadym Krasnooky Mykola Swarnyk will not be forgotten... and the illegal annexa- from Kyiv. The Ukraina Dance Ensemble performs. tion of Crimea will not be accepted.” He also Legislature commemorating this event and was joined on stage by Councilors John At the shopping bazaar, food and market reminded his audience that “our previous thanking its organizers and supporters. Campbell and Stephen Holyday, as well as vendors offered their many wares to an Conservative government adopted the wid- Toronto Mayor John Tory, also in a vyshy- Oakville Councilor Natalia Lishchyna. eager crowd. As always, through the gener- est list of sanctions on Russia of any country vanka, acknowledged how valuable it was Markian Shwec brought greetings from ous support of the Zaraska Family, the in the world... and continues to stand with for UCC to honor young students with Paul Grod, national president of the Ukrainian Canadian School Board provided Ukraine against Putin’s aggression.” awards for the Holodomor essay competi- Ukrainian Canadian Congress. A large a robust children’s amusement center that Present from the Ontario government tion (presented earlier) and how important group of diverse guests voiced their contin- included inflatables, games and crafts. were Members of Provincial Parliament Dave it was to “teach these lessons of history… to ued support and congratulations to the The day was concluded with a lively out- Levac, speaker of the Ontario Legislative make sure that these lessons are never for- Ukrainian Canadian community. door dance, sponsored by Ukrainian Credit Assembly; Yvan Baker; and Ted Arnott, rep- gotten.” He also mentioned that he was very The afternoon was emceed by Larysa Union, during which a capacity crowd of resenting Conservative Party leader Patrick proud to have finalized the location for the Bajus and Myron Konyk. revelers danced to the music and antics of Brown. Holodomor memorial in the heart of the city. The vibrant concert program included a “DJ Unlisted” well into the night. Mr. Levac expressed his heartfelt thanks Mayor Tory offered congratulations to variety of local Ukrainian dance and musical “This annual celebration could not have to Ukraine for standing up against evil and the Ukrainian community for its “contribu- performers, as well as special guest artists happened without the help and support of recognized that “for 600 years Ukraine has tions in public office, in business and in the from Ukraine. The enthusiastic audience was many valued volunteers and our generous had someone else’s boot on its neck, but professions… to the well-being and build- entertained by Toronto’s renowned dance sponsors,” said Mr. Bahriy. The Platinum has still survived, still gone forward and ing of the biggest city in Canada, which also ensembles – Barvinok, Kalyna and Ukraina, Plus sponsor for 2017 was Northland still represents good on the planet.” Mr. has the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the the Baturyn Marching and Concert Band, and Power; Platinum sponsors were Buduchnist Levac then presented the UCC Toronto world,” and stated that he will continue to the Prometheus Choir. Among the celebrated Credit Union, Horodynsky Farms, Ukrainian president with a scroll from the Ontario stand with the Ukrainian community. He guest entertainers from Ukraine were the Credit Union, and the Zaraska Family; and musical Ensemble Otawa from Ternopil, solo- there were many other gold and silver spon- ists Myroslava Solovyanenko, Pavlo Fondera, sors, as well as media sponsors. Ihor and Adrianna Artemiak. Mad Heads Six months of untiring work by the UCC- frontman Vadym Krasnooky from Kyiv Toronto Independence Day organizing delighted the audience with his performance. committee and an amazing team of hard- The concert was capped off by the Zirka working volunteers who began work on finalists’ performance from the competition Friday to set up the event, ran it all day “Ukrainian Star,” sponsored by Buduchnist Saturday, and then completed the take- Credit Union. down and clean-up on Sunday, were invalu- A large classroom bus displaying and able to the smooth functioning, viability teaching the history of the Holodomor was a and great success of this event. moving attraction for those desiring to learn UCC-Toronto is a not-for-profit umbrella about the 1932-1933 Ukrainian Famine- association with 57 member organizations Genocide. The UCC Toronto Euromaidan that coordinates and represents the Committee and the Canada Helps Ukraine Ukrainian Canadian community to ensure booths showcased a poignant photo display its continued and cohesive development of life in Ukraine today – soldiers, families, within Canada’s socio-cultural fabric. children, and the ongoing war in eastern For more information about the event Paul Horbal Ukraine. Attendees were moved to make and UCC-Toronto, readers may visit www. At the festival’s “Yarmarok,” the vendor area. donations to assist those in need in Ukraine. ucctoronto.ca. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

submit a relevant resolution for consider- “has taken into account the statement made request for additional time to get acquaint- NEWSBRIEFS ation by the U.N. Security Council. Ukraine by the president of the Russian Federation ed with the case. The ruling came a day expects U.N. peacekeepers to be present in concerning the prospect of deployment of after Ukraine’s chief prosecutor said that (Continued from page 2) every part of the conflict zone, including the U.N. peacekeepers in Donbas as published Mr. Yanukovych could now face a new ing side – from nationalist battalions and so border; it is also essential that Russian by mass media,” adding that it “believes that charge – illegally seizing power – over con- on. And if American weapons will be deliv- troops be withdrawn from certain districts the deployment of a U.N. peacekeeping stitutional changes made early in his presi- ered to the conflict zone, it will be difficult to of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions before operation could contribute to the restora- dential term. Mr. Yanukovych’s previous say how the proclaimed republics will act. the mission is deployed, Ambassador tion of peace and security in the east of state-appointed lawyer, Vitaliy Meshechek, Maybe they will get their weapons to other Yelchenko said. “The mission will be Ukraine.” However, the MFA said it “would withdrew from proceedings on August 17, conflict zones that are sensitive to those financed from the U.N. peacekeeping bud- like to draw attention to the fact that, in citing the “particular difficulty” of the case who create problems for them.” (UNIAN) get. There is a regular budget, and there is a March 2015, President of Ukraine Petro and saying he could not handle it properly peacekeeping budget. I have heard it will Poroshenko sent an official request to the without assistants. Two lawyers who had Kyiv readies resolution on peacekeepers amount to at least $1 billion a year, but I am U.N. secretary general and the president of represented Mr. Yanukovych before Mr. KYIV – The resolution drafted by Ukraine not a specialist. The mission should be man- the U.N. Security Council with regard to the Meshechek withdrew from the case on July on deployment of peacekeepers in Donbas datorily stationed throughout the Donbas, deployment of a U.N. peacekeeping opera- 6, saying that Mr. Yanukovych had informed indicates that Russia should be barred from primarily on the Russian-Ukrainian border. tion in the Ukrainian territory. …Since that them that he did not need their services that mission, and that peacekeepers should There is another matter of principle for us: time Russia, the aggressor state, has contin- anymore. Mr. Yanukovych announced on be stationed on the Ukrainian-Russian bor- all foreign troops, and the only foreign uously sabotaged Ukraine’s proposals, that day that he would not participate in der, Ukrainian Permanent Representative to troops currently stationed there are refusing to take our request to the U.N. the trial, charging that it was politically the United Nations Volodymyr Yelchenko Russian, should leave before the U.N. mis- Security Council into consideration and motivated. The court then decided to pro- told the 112.Ukraine television channel in a sion is put in place,” Mr. Yelchenko said. He even claiming, as was the case in June 2016 vide him with a state-appointed lawyer. Mr. statement. “A country engaged in a conflict added that Ukraine might suggest another that Ukraine had never made its request to Yanukovych abandoned office in late cannot simultaneously be a peacekeeper. draft resolution on the peacekeeping mis- the Security Council.” The MFA under- February 2014 and fled to Russia in the This cannot be just about the OSCE sion. “It has already been prepared. It is in scored: “Ukraine has always advocated a face of protests triggered by his decision to [Organization for Security and Cooperation the hands of our partners. We will wait for a clear position that any international peace- scrap plans for a landmark deal with the in Europe] monitors’ security. It would be few days and will release our other draft if keeping presence must be deployed by con- European Union and improve trade ties easier to arm them than to deploy any U.N. necessary. The other draft is based on the sent of and after extensive consultations with Moscow instead. Dozens of people military force for their protection. We do Russian document. Yet this does not mean it with the Ukrainian side, that it must involve were killed when his government attempt- not agree that we should be coordinating should be preserved as it is,” he said. Russia the withdrawal of all occupation troops and ed to clamp down on the pro-European the issue with representatives of certain dis- has hindered the adoption of a U.N. Security mercenaries as well as their weapons from protests known as the Euro-Maidan. Prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment tricts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Council resolution on the peacekeeping the territory of Ukraine, and ensure reliable control over the Ukrainian-Russian border for Mr. Yanukovych, who is accused of trea- as Russia is a party to the conflict,” Mr. mission in the Donbas on multiple occa- to prevent Russian military, weapons, son, violating Ukraine’s sovereignty and Yelchenko said. He was reacting to the news sions by threatening to use its veto, Mr. equipment and mercenaries from infiltrat- territorial integrity, and abetting Russian that Russian President Vladimir Putin said Yelchenko explained. (Interfax-Ukraine) ing the Ukrainian territory. In the event the aggression. Ukrainian Prosecutor-General on September 5 that the deployment of U.N. MFA: No Russian personnel in mission decision is made to launch a peacekeeping Yuriy Lutsenko wrote on Facebook on peacekeepers in the Donbas could help set- operation, any presence of military or other September 5 that a new investigation has tle the conflict in eastern Ukraine and OTTAWA – Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign personnel of the aggressor state in the terri- been launched in which Mr. Yanukovych is ordered the Russian Foreign Ministry to Affairs (MFA) stated on September 5 that it tory of Ukraine disguised as peacekeepers suspected of “the illegal seizure of power would be out of the question, as it would via a constitutional coup in 2010.” (RFE/ contradict the basic principles of U.N. peace- RL’s Ukrainian Service) keeping activities. Equally out of the ques- tion would be any need to seek approval for Russian bus falls into sea near Crimea launching the peacekeeping operation by MOSCOW – Russian authorities say at TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 the illegal military formations operating in least 18 people died after a bus packed with or e-mail [email protected] the territory of certain parts of Donetsk and construction workers fell into the sea in a Luhansk Regions backed by support, fund- southern region near Crimea. The federal ing, and inventory and logistics manage- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Investigative Committee said the accident ment provided by the Russian Federation.” occurred at about 8 a.m. on August 25 as the The Foreign Affairs Ministry also comment- bus was carrying workers after a shift build- МАРІЯ ДРИЧ ed that “The information published by mass ing a pier on the Taman Peninsula in Ліцензований Продавець media concerning the statement by the Krasnodar Krai. The Emergency Situations Страхування Життя president of the Russian Federation shows Ministry said the bus plunged off the pier МАRІA DRICH that Russia, as a party to the conflict, is once and into the water. Regional emergency and Licensed Life Insurance Agent again attempting to present its aggression as health officials said that 18 people were Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. an internal Ukrainian conflict and distort the killed and more than 30 hospitalized, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 very idea and purposes of launching a including seven who were in grave condi- Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3011 peacekeeping operation, which would not tion. Divers were working at the site and the e-mail: [email protected] work towards achieving the principal objec- bus was retrieved from the water after the tive of establishing sustainable peace in accident, whose cause was unknown, Donbas and restoring territorial integrity of authorities said. A photograph on the Ukraine.” (Ukrainian Canadian Congress Emergency Situations Ministry website SERVICES Daily Briefing) showed the blue bus on the pier, upside Poroshenko conveys support to Texans down and badly damaged, its windshield shattered and the roof apparently caved in. KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko on The accident occurred in Volna, a Taman August 30 sent a letter of solidarity and Peninsula village where the workers were support to U.S. President Donald Trump building a pier for oil-and-gas company due to the destruction wreaked in Texas by Tamanneftegaz. Russia is building a bridge Hurricane Harvey. “It is moving to see how linking the Taman Peninsula to Crimea, the ordinary Americans help one another, often Ukrainian region on the Black Sea that SERVICES risking their own lives. Such heroism and Moscow occupied and seized in 2014. It was unity, despite the extreme conditions, once not immediately clear whether the pier is again convince us of the indomitable spirit related to the bridge project. (RFE/RL, with LAW OFFICES OF and will of the American people in the face reporting by Interfax, RIA, RBK and TASS) ZENON B. MASNYJ, ESQ. of any challenges, whether it is devastating ______natural disasters or international prob- Georgia asked for Saakashvili’s extradition In the East Village since 1983 lems,” Mr. Poroshenko noted. The president KYIV – Ukrainian authorities have con- emphasized that today the thoughts and Serious personal injury, real estate firmed that they received a request from prayers of Ukrainians are with their Georgia to extradite its former president, for personal and business use, American friends who are overcoming the representation of small and mid-size Mikheil Saakashvili. “Ukraine has received a tragic consequences of this natural disaster. request to search for, detain and extradite businesses, securities arbitration, (Presidential Administration of Ukraine) divorce, wills and probate. Mikheil Saakashvili,” Deputy Justice OPPORTUNITIES Yanukovych faces new accusation Minister Serhiy Petukhov told a news con- (By Appointment Only) ference on September 5. “The Justice KYIV – A Kyiv court adjourned Viktor Ministry is sending the request from 140 Second Avenue Earn extra income! Yanukovych’s in absentia treason trial until Georgia... to Ukraine’s general prosecutor New York, NY 10003 September 21 after the former Ukrainian for an extradition review,” Mr. Petukhov The Ukrainian Weekly is looking 212-477-3002 president’s new lawyer asked for more said. The Georgian Prosecutor-General’s for advertising sales agents. [email protected] time to prepare. In a September 6 ruling, office said on August 18 that it had sent the For additional information contact Obolon District Court Judge Vladyslav extradition request to Ukraine. Citing Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, If 212-477-3002 landline not working, Devyatko granted new state-appointed The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. please call 201-247-2413 defense attorney Maksym Herasko’s (Continued on page 13) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 13

state-run Interfax news agency quoted said. In addition, the agreement provides an sile complex was delivered to Ukraine from NEWSBRIEFS Oleh Slobodin, the chief of Ukraine’s opportunity to question Ukrainian suspects the Russian Federation and returned there National Security and Defense Council via a video link-up with the Netherlands. after the downing,” the findings said. In early (Continued from page 12) (NSDC), as saying foreigners affected by the “The issue of the potential transfer of con- June 2017, the British investigative group Georgia’s Chief Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. new policy will be required to submit to victs has also been settled, which is impor- Bellingcat said it found a photo of the Buk Petukhov said that Mr. Saakashvili was a fingerprinting if they do not have biometric tant, because the Ukrainian Constitution 323 missile launcher of the Russian 53rd defendant in four criminal cases. The charg- passports. Mr. Slobodin also said Russian does not allow extradition of its citizens,” the anti-aircraft missile brigade taken before the es include misappropriation of property citizens will also have to notify Ukrainian report says. The Joint Investigation Team, launcher was used to down the MH17 pas- and abuse of office. Mr. Saakashvili has said authorities in advance about their travel which comprises prosecutors and law- senger flight in Donetsk region in 2014. In the charges are part of a political witch hunt plans. Biometric, or e-passports, contain enforcement officials from Ukraine, the mid-November 2016, Malaysian Transport by his opponents. Mr. Saakashvili moved to computer chips with information about the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Minister Liow Tiong Lai said that investiga- Ukraine to help drive reforms after the 2014 traveler, generally used to prevent fraud Malaysia, as well as European Union legal tors had established the names of a hundred uprising that ousted pro-Russian President and forgery. (RFE/RL, with reporting by officials, on September 28, 2016, presented individuals suspected of involvement in the Viktor Yanukovych. He has been in conflict TASS and Interfax) its findings in the criminal investigation of crime and that they will be named in 2017. with the Kyiv authorities since quitting last the tragedy. “The JIT concluded that MH17 Representatives of the countries cooperat- year as governor of Odesa Oblast last year Memo on MH17 info exchange was downed by a rocket, Series 9M38, ing in the inquiry into this crash – the and accusing President Petro Poroshenko of KYIV – Ukraine and the Netherlands will launched from a self-propelled ground-to- Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia, Ukraine abetting corruption. Mr. Poroshenko soon sign a memorandum on the exchange missile launcher BUK-TELAR, in a farming and Belgium – agreed that the cases against stripped him of his Ukrainian citizenship at of information in the case of Malaysia area in the region of Pervomaiske village. suspects in the MH17 are planned to be con- the end of July, when Mr. Saakashvili was out Airlines Flight 17, which will help Kyiv in its The area is currently held by pro-Russian sidered in the Netherlands under Dutch law. of the country. Mr. Saakashvili is currently in lawsuit against Russia, Deputy Foreign militant groups. Investigators said the mis- (Interfax-Ukraine) Poland and has pledged to return to Affairs Minister Olena Zerkal said. “The Ukraine. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Dutch do not want the work done to be Reuters and AFP) questioned. We are now working on signing Ділимося сумною вісткою, a memorandum on the exchange of informa- New border-crossing rules for ‘risky’ countries що 27 серпня 2017 року відійшла tion, since the downed Boeing is part of our у вічність на 98-му році життя KYIV – Ukraine says it will introduce lawsuit against Russia regarding the financ- new border-crossing rules from next year, ing of terrorism, namely the supply of weap- св. п. affecting citizens of “countries that pose ons which destroyed this aircraft,” Ms. risks for Ukraine.” President Petro Zerkal said on the air of Channel 5 on Дарія Балух Poroshenko told reporters on September 1 August 30. She added: “We are already at the that a new set of regulations will be pub- final stage of signing this memorandum.” донька о. Михайла й Анни Грималюк lished “in the coming hours,” according to a Ukrainian Justice Minister Pavlo Petrenko з дому Балицька-Сосенко, народжена statement on the presidential website. The and Dutch Minister of Security and Justice 26 жовтня 1919 року в Тишковицях, rules will stipulate that starting January 1, Stef Blok signed a bilateral agreement on Івано-Франківськ. citizens of countries that pose risks for international legal cooperation on criminal Ukraine will either have to show a biomet- matters relating to the 2014 downing of Залишилися у смутку: ric passport or provide such biometric MH17. The Dutch government noted that a доньки - Уляна Мазуркевич з мужем Зеноном information to the authorities when cross- bilateral treaty with Ukraine allows for the - Ляриса Матусяк з мужем Богданом ing the border. “Under the current circum- prosecution of those responsible for the син - Зор’ян Балух з дружиною Ганусею з дому Фаріон stances, when the country is subjected to death of all 298 victims from 17 countries, внуки - Марко Мазуркевич з дружиною Емелин Емсон Russia’s military aggression, such a practice not just Dutch citizens. “The agreement і дітьми Лукою і Мілею is fully justified,” Mr. Poroshenko noted. envisages that prosecution of suspects in the - Доріян Мазуркевич з дружиною Христиною з дому Although it singled out Russia, the state- downed MH17 flight will be for all 298 peo- Савицька ment did not specify which countries it ple killed in the crash. This gives all relatives - Дам’ян Матусяк з дружиною Наталею з дому Мандзій considers a threat to Ukraine. Russia’s equal rights in the Dutch process,” the report і донею Ніною - Татіяна Матусяк - Данило Балух з дружиною Анетою з дому Сосенко With sorrow we announce that - Андрій Балух з дружиною Ксенею з дому Коциловська і донею Умою Helen (Kohut) Rudy сестри - Наталка Григорчук з дітьми Данилом, Діяною Іваник died peacefully at home on September 4, 2017 at the age of 86. She і Романом was born on September 21, 1930 to parents Joseph and Mary (Dudich) - Віра Твердоступ з дітьми Ірою і Ростиславом Kohut, who predeceased her. Helen is also preceded in death by her брат - Ігор Грималюк з дітьми Наталею і Олегом loving husband Michael and siblings Nadia (Hasychak) Maslocka (married to Dmitri Вічна Їй пам’ять! Maslocky), John Hasychak (married to Dorothy (Budnick) Hasychak), Sergeant Michael Kohut, Corporal Nicholas Lezuka and two brothers who died as toddlers. Похоронні відправи відбулися в катедрі св. о. Миколая в Чикаґо, She is survived by a beloved niece, Helen Maslocka (Goddaughter) of Salisbury, а відтак похована на катедральному цвинтарі. Сердечно дякуємо Massachusetts and Santa Cruz, California, and a beloved nephew, John Hasychak за теплі слова, молитви і щедрі датки на катедру св. о. Миколая: St. Jr. (married to Patricia ( Kuchta) Hasychak) of Hollis, New Hampshire. Her nephew Nicholas Cathedral, 2230 W Rice St., Chicago, Il. Alexis Hasychak predeceased her. Helen leaves a great nephew, Dr. John Hasychak III (married to Kate Meissner Hasychak), a great niece, Lara Hasychak, and several cousins. On her husband’s side, she leaves nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Her beloved friends will always be in her heart. With great sadness we share the news that Helen grew up in the Addison section of Glastonbury on the Orchard Street family farm. From a young age, Helen was a bright and happy person who loved being active. She was kind, fair-minded and generous. She met her husband Bohdan Ted Les Mike and was happily married for seventeen years living in East Hartford, CT. of East Lyme, formerly of New Haven, Connecticut, She said she didn’t “notice Mike . . . at ” rst but then . . . “ After high school, she entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 27, 2017. began working at Travelers Insurance Company where she was employed for 53 years. Helen worked in commercial lines on large client accounts, claims and was Bohdan Ted was born in Chortkiv, Ukraine on April 27, 1924. After responsible for compliance with state and federal laws. She enjoyed traveling emigrating to America, he completed his Undergraduate degree in throughout the United States and Europe with her husband and, after his death, Engineering and Master’s Degree in Business Administration at New with groups. She loved a road trip with her husband Mike. Helen was baptized Haven University. Bohdan Ted had a thirty-two year distinguished career at St. John the Baptist and was committed to serve the church and the greater in Design Engineering at United Nuclear Corporation. He was responsible Ukrainian community. She helped prepare the liturgy most of her life and served for design and manufacture of nuclear reactors for submarines and ships. as the church treasurer for over 30 years. For 44 years from the inception of the He was recognized for numerous innovative engineering achievements. annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Committee, Helen served as chairwoman Prior to relocating to East Lyme, Connecticut, Bohdan Ted was active in of the annual Ukrainian Day Festival in Stamford, CT. Ukrainian song and dance, the Ukrainian Community in New Haven, Connecticut. He was also active ceramics and wood carvings and of course food were part of the festivities. The in the Ukrainian Community at St. Mary’s in Colchester, Connecticut. In festival raised money for St. Basil Seminary. retirement, he enjoyed sculptured art work creating a process of Bas Helen was a gift to all who knew her. She lived her life lovingly and purposefully. Relief through a – exible mold process. Panakhyda service was held September 6, 2017 at the Farley Sullivan Funeral Home In addition to his wife Antonina, he is survived by his children Natalie in Glastonbury. A Funeral Liturgy was held Thursday, September 7, 2017 at St. John and Theodore and two granddaughters Antonina and Daria, his sister-in- the Baptist Ukrainian Church, Glastonbury, with Father Cyril Manolev o• ciating. law, Anna Borowyk, and nieces. Burial followed immediately at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Glastonbury, Connecticut. Donations in lieu of – owers may be made to St. John the Baptist Interment took place on Saturday, September 2nd, in St. Andrew Church (designate ‘handicap ramp’), 26 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, Cemetery, South Bound Brook, New Jersey. West Haven Funeral Home at CT 06033. To extend online condolences or for further information please visit the Green in care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit Farleysullivan.com. our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com. May her memory be eternal. May his memory be eternal. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

During the meetings with high-ranking UWC president... government officials the UWC president expressed gratitude for the strong objection (Continued from page 9) of Singapore to the invasion of Crimea by the ist at this roundtable moderated by Dr. Russian Federation, its support for the terri- Alessandro Achilli, lecturer of Ukrainian torial integrity of Ukraine, the implementa- studies at Monash University. tion of customized courses for Ukrainian offi- This roundtable, organized by Dr. Marko cials on anti-corruption strategies and the Pavlyshyn, director of the Mykola Zerov facilitation of other training courses through Center for Ukrainian Studies at Monash, the Singapore Cooperation Program. was part of a series of international educa- Mr. Czolij also emphasized that the tional events on the occasion of the 50th hybrid war of the Russian Federation anniversary of the UWC aimed at engaging against Ukraine includes a widespread dis- various regions of the world to develop the information campaign which attempts to future roadmap of the UWC. convince the world that Ukraine is a failed state, noted the important reforms in vari- Another first: Singapore ous areas in Ukraine and concrete initia- On August 14-15, Mr. Czolij and his wife tives in combating corruption. He under- were in Singapore, another first-time visit lined that Ukraine is an attractive country for the UWC leader. for investment. UWC Eugene and Anna Czolij (center) with Ukrainians in Singapore. The UWC president called on Singapore munity, during which the UWC president to continue its support for the territorial expounded on the priorities of the UWC, integrity of Ukraine and its reform process. familiarized himself with the life of He also urged Singapore, during its chair- Singapore’s Ukrainian community and manship of the Association of Southeast viewed a video about the activities of the Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2018, to promote Ukrainian Club. an observer status for Ukraine in the “This trip was very successful and con- ASEAN Parliamentary Assembly. He under- tributed to strengthening the ties of the lined the importance of activating the Ukrainian World Congress with Ukrainians Ukraine-Singapore Parliamentary in Singapore,” stated Mr. Czolij. Friendship Group. * * * Eugene Czolij met with Ukraine’s ambas- The UWC is the international coordinat- sador to Singapore, Dmytro Senik, as well ing body for Ukrainian communities in the as with the founders and leadership of the diaspora representing the interests of over Ukrainian Club in Singapore – President 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC has a net- Mikhail Gerasimov, First Vice-President work of member organizations and ties Liliya Barchuk, Vice-President Tetiana with Ukrainians in 53 countries. Founded Boiarska and the club’s first president, in 1967, the UWC was recognized in 2003 Vitalii Chaika. by the United Nations Economic and Social The UWC president with the leadership of the Ukrainian Club in Singapore (from left): The Ukrainian Club in Singapore orga- Council as a non-governmental organiza- Tetiana Boiarska, Мikhail Gerasimov, Eugene Czolij, Lilya Barchuk and Vitalii Chaika. nized a meeting with the Ukrainian com- tion with special consultative status.

Belarus not just territorially but in religious tried to pursue a more balanced foreign Belarusians are certain to reflect upon the Zapad 2017... terms, treating the Roman Catholic western policy between East and West (see Eurasia possibility – or even likelihood – that some portions of the country as distinct from the Daily Monitor, May 15). in Moscow now have similar thoughts (Continued from page 2) rest, which is largely Russian Orthodox. At For many Belarusians, the most ominous about their country. at some future point if it reintegrates them the cost of angering many in Minsk, aspect of all this may be seeing a map of And because that is the case, the above- under central Russian control. These west- Moscow has repeatedly sought to play up their country, presented by officers of their mentioned ethnic and religious factors are ern neighbors of Russia have to take that this division in the past, installing an openly own General Staff, that is carved up into certain to rise to the level of geopolitical sort of threat seriously; but doing so could imperialist Moscow Patriarchate church- several portions. Such an image takes on ones or even exceed them as Zapad 2017 lead them to make statements or even take man as head of the Belarusian segment of even greater negative resonance against draws nearer – whether Moscow uses this actions that might put them at odds with the Church and pushing an anti-Catholic the background of recent Russian sugges- exercise as the occasion to act on them or their Western allies, thus isolating them (and not unimportantly anti-Polish) line in tions about how Moscow would like to not. from the North Atlantic Treaty its propaganda. carve up and reduce Ukraine to a small Organization (NATO), the European Union The Zapad exercise map, therefore, landlocked state centered on what is now The article above is reprinted from and the United States. Indeed, this is a goal could further intensify concerns about the western portion of the republic of Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Moscow has long sought. Moscow’s intentions with regard to Ukraine (Ruskline.ru, July 24; Ekho Moskvy, its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, And third, the Zapad 2017 plan divides Belarus, a country that in recent years has August 8; Dialog.ua, August 16). www.jamestown.org.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION announces that its announces that its CLEVELAND DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING PITTSBURGH DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING will be held on will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church at the UNA Branch 120 Club 9672 State Rd., North Royalton OH 44133 2152 She eld Rd., Aliquippa, Pennsylvania 15001 Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee O cers, Convention Delegates are District Committee O cers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: and two delegates from the following Branches: 102, 112, 230, 233, 240, 291, 364 53, 56, 63, 96, 113, 120, 161 All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Yuriy Symczyk - UNA National Secretary Yuriy Symczyk - UNA National Secretary Roma Lisovich, UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich, UNA Treasurer DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE Wasyl Liscynesky, Chairman Nicholas Diakiwsky, Chairman Olga Palaschenko, Vice Chair Slava Komichak, Secretary Alice Olenchuk, Secretary No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 15

Soccer play-off round of the UEFA Europa League of Germany lost 2-6, 2-6 in the first round after it won 1-0 on aggregate against Astra against Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands and 0-6 by Jana Cepelova of Slovakia in the semifi- of Romania (0-0 on July 27 and 1-0 on Johana Larsson of Sweden. In mixed dou- nal of the Budapest Open on July 10-16, host- September 5 in Reykjavik as part of the • Kateryna Kozlova was eliminated 4-6, August 3). Olimpik Donetsk lost 1-3 on bles, Olga Savchuk and Artem Sitak of ed by the International Tennis Federation. World• Ukraine Cup qualifiers lost 0-2 for againstEurope. In Iceland the previ- on aggregate against Greece’s PAOK (1-1 on Australia lost 2-6, 2-6 against Abigail ous match against Turkey on September 2, July 27 and 0-2 on August 3) in the third Spears of the U.S.A. and Juan Sebastian represent the country at The Championships, Andriy Yarmolenko scored a brace of goals qualifying round and was eliminated from Cabal of Colombia in the second round. known• Ukraine as Wimbledon, had its share onof tennisJuly 3-16 players in for Ukraine at Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv. the competition. Oleksandriya tied 1-1 In girls’ singles, Margaryta Blokhin lost London. In women’s singles, Elina Svitolina Ukraine won the match 2-0 with Yarmolenko against BATE Borisov of Belarus on August 1-6, 4-6 against Whitney Osuigwe of the was eliminated after losing 3-6, 6-7(8) in the scoring in the 18th minute and then again in 17 and Oleksandriya lost 1-2 on August 23 U.S.A., Viktoriia Dema lost 3-6, 1-6 against round of 16 by Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia; the 42nd minute. The head coach for Turkey and was eliminated after losing 2-3 on Caty McNally of the U.S.A., and Anna Laguza Lesia Tsurenko lost 2-6, 1-6 against was Mircea Lucescu, a Romanian and former aggregate. Zorya Luhansk secured its spot in lost 5-7, 6-7(1-7) against Naho Sato of Japan, Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia in the coach for Shakhtar Donetsk. Ukraine is in the group stage based on its performance in all in the first round. Marta Kostyuk lost in third round. In men’s singles, Sergiy fourth place in Group I after eight matches the previous season. Dynamo Kyiv has the second round 6-7, 2-6 against Elysia Stakhovsky lost 4-6, 7-6(7), 1-6, 6-7(8) in the played (four wins, two draws and two losses) drawn Group B with the Young Boys Bolton of the U.S.A. In girls’ doubles, Kostyuk second round against Kei Nishikori of Japan; with 14 points (tied with Turkey). Croatia (Switzerland), Partizan (Serbia) and and Olga Danilovic of Serbia are in the quar- Alexandr Dolgopolov lost 3-6, 0-3 after retir- tops the group with Iceland with 16 points Akenderbeu (Albania); Zorya has drawn terfinal and will play against the winner of ing in the second set against Roger Federer of each. Ukraine plays Kosovo on October 6 in Group J with Athletic Madrid (Spain), Hertha the match between Dema and Mihaela Switzerland in the first round. Shkoder, Kosovo, and Croatia on October 9 in (Germany) and Ostersund (Sweden). Lorena Marculescu of Romania against Emily In women’s doubles, Kateryna Bondarenko Kyiv. Other teams in the group, Finland is in Matches are played in two-leg segments on Appleton of Great Britain and Emiliana and Alexandra Krunic of Serbia lost 2-6, 4-6 fifth place (seven points) and Kosovo is in September 14 through December 7 (Zorya’s Arango of Colombia. Laguza and Hurricane in the second round against Catherine Bellis sixth place with one point. Ukraine won 2-1 home matches are played in Lviv). Tyra Black lost 6-3, 3-6, 11-13 in the first of the U.S.A. and Marketa Vondrousova of the against Finland on June 11 at Ratina Stadium round against Mai Hontama and Anri Nagata Czech Republic; Nadia Kichenok and Olga in Tampere, Finland. The nine group winners international friendly match on June 6 at UPC (both of Japan) and Blokhin and Viktoriya Savchuk lost 4-6, 4-6 in the second round will qualify for a spot in the World Cup, with Arena• Ukraine in Graz, lost Austria. 0-1 against Malta scored Malta inin thean Morvayova of Slovakia lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-10 against Elise Mertens of Belgium and Demi the eight best runners-up of each group 14th minute with a header by Zach Muscat. against Carson Branstine of Canada and Sofia Schuurs of the Netherlands; Lyudmyla advancing to Round 2 of the preliminary Sewing of the U.S.A., also in the first round. Kichenok and Lesia Tsurenko lost 4-6, 2-6 in matches, which are set to begin in November. mer player of the Dynamko Kyiv soccer club, the third round against Bellis and The 2018 World Cup is being hosted by was• Alyaksandrappointed Khatsevich,as Dynamo’s who head was coach. a for- round against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium Vondrousova. In mixed doubles, Lyudmyla Russia on June 14 through July 15. Khatsevich is contracted for two years and at •the Lesia Connecticut Tsurenko lostOpen 2-6, held 3-6 onin theAugust first Kichenok and Mate Pavic from Croatia lost brings with him experience playing for the 18-26 in New Haven. In doubles, Olga 3-6, 6-2, 3-6 in the quarterfinal against Kyiv winger Andriy Yarmolenko to a five- Belarus National Team. Other former Savchuk and Raluca Olaru of Romania won Marcelo Demoliner of Brazil and Maria Jose year• Borussiacontract Dortmundworth 30 millionhas signed euros. Dynamo “I am Dynamo players joining the staff are 6-1, 6-4 against Lara Arruabarrena of Spain Martinez Sanchez of Spain. very grateful that Dynamo Kyiv has fulfilled Maksym Shatskykh, Oleh Luzhny and and Arantxa Parra Santonja of Spain. Olaru/ In girls’ singles, Marta Kostyuk lost 1-6, my dream of being able to switch to a big Mykhailo Mykhailov. Born in Minsk on Savchuk lost 6-7(3), 3-6 in the quarterfinal 4-6 against Maja Chwalinska of Poland in European club! I will wiork hard at training October 19, 1973, Khatsevich began to play against Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and the second round. In girls’ doubles, Kostyuk sessions to help BVB achieve its highest soccer for Minsk Dynamo until he moved to Yifan Xu of China. Nadiia Kichenok and and Carson Branstine of Canada lost 2-6, goals – that’s what I always do,” he said. Kyiv in 1996 and continued with the Anastasia Rodionova of Russia 1-6, 2-6 2-6 in the semifinal against Caty McNally Ukrainian club until 2004. While Khatsevich against Elise Mertens of Belgium and and Whitney Osuigwe of the U.S.A. Shakhtar Donetsk and the Ukrainian National was with Dynamo Kyiv, the club won seven Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic. Team,• Oleksandr signed Kucher,a one-year a former contract defender with for championships for Dynamo and was a four- against Heather Watson of Great Britain in Kayserispor of Turkey. Having played for time winner of the Ukrainian Cup. He then Goerges of Germany of the Western and the• round Lesia of Tsurenko 64 at the Aegon lost 3-6, International 6-4, 4-6 Shakhtar for 11 years, Kucher, 34, was a free played for Chinese Tianjin Teda and the Southern• Elina Svitolina Open in lost Cincinnati 5-7, 4-6 against on August Julia Eastbourne tournament on June 23 agent this summer. He had played in 167 Latvian club Ventu before ending his playing 12-20. In women’s doubles, Lesia Tsurenko through July 1 at the Devonshire Park Lawn matches for Shakhtar and scored seven goals. career with his native club, Dynamo Minsk. and Lyudmyla Kichenok lost 2-6, 5-7 in the Tennis Club in Eastbourne, Great Britain. Khatsevich’s coaching career began in 2007 third round against Su-Wei Hsieh of Taipei Shakhtar Donetsk in the second round of with Dynamo Minsk, coaching the U-18 and Monica Niculescu of Romania. Olga round of 16 after losing 4-6, 6-7(6) against the• Ukrainian Dynamo Football Kyiv Championships. won 1-0 against The national team of Belarus, and FC Vitebsk. Savchuk and Julia Goerges of Germany lost Jay• Clark Illya ofMarchenko Great Britain was at eliminated the Aegon in Ikley the lone goal was scored in the beginning of the He also worked as assistant coach of the 5-7, 4-6 in the second round against Sania Trophy tournament on June 19-25 in Ikley, second half by Dieumerci Mbokani. Ukrainian National Team from February Mirza of India and Shuai Peng of China. In Great Britain. In doubles, Marchenko was Shakhtar is set to compete in the UEFA 2010 to April 2011. In 2010 he headed the men’s singles, Alexandr Dolgopolov lost paired with Norbert Gombos and lost 3-6, Champions League, having secured a spot youth team of Dynamo Kyiv and in 2013 led 3-6, 6-7(6) in the second round against 2-6 in the round of 16 against John Millman in the group stage after it won the 2017 Dynamo-2. Khatsevich comes to Ukraine Nick Kyrgios of Australia. and Luke Saville of Australia. Ukrainian Premier League title. following his 2014-2016 stint as head coach of the National Team of Belarus. 100 men’s singles players, as ranked by the Camila Giorgi of Italy in the round of 16 at League, WFC-2 Kharkiv was eliminated after ATP.• Sergiy Stakhovsky Stakhovsky is ranked returned in 99th to the place top- the• 2017Elina SvitolinaAegon Classic lost 4-6, Birmingham 6-4, 2-6 against on finishing• In thein third UEFA place Women’s of Group 2 Champions of the qual- Philadelphia International Unity Cup. This (jumping 16 spots) after winning the final June 19-25 at the Edgbaston Priory Club in ifying round after three matches played (one year,• Ukraine48 teams has will drawncompete. Group Also in L inGroup the 6-7(4), 7-6(6), 6-3 against Matteo Birmingham, England win, one draw and one loss), with four points L are Brazil, Ghana and Panama. Ukraine Berrettini of Italy at the Zavarovalhnica and 10 goals for and two against. Kharkiv plays against Brazil on September 8, Sava Slovenia Open in Portoroz, Slovenia, against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the lost 0-1 against CFF Olimpia Cluj (Romania) against Ghana on September 16 and on August 7-12. In doubles, Stakhovsky and semifinal• Lesia of Tsurenko the RICOH lost Open 3-6, International 7-6(0), 2-6 on August 22, tied 1-1 with Hibernian Ladies against Panama on September 23 at Ramp Adrian Menendez-Maceiras of Spain lost in tournament on June 12-18, in ’s-Hertogen- FC (Scotland) on August 25, and won 9-0 Playground. The knockout rounds begin on the quarterfinals 3-6, 6-2, 5-10 against bosh, the Netherlands. In women’s doubles, against Swansea City Ladies (Wales) on October 7 with the final to be played on Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cipolla of Italy. Tsurenko was paired with Varvara August 28. The tournament final stage is to November 11 at Lincoln Financial Field. Lepchenko of the U.S.A. and lost 2-6, 7-5, be hosted in Kyiv on May 24, 2018. Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the quar- 2-10 against Timea Babos of Hungary and Tennis terfinal• Kateryna of the KozlovaBastad Openlost 3-6, tennis 1-6 tourna-against Andrea Hlavackova of the Czech Republic in Boys (Switzerland) in the third qualifying ment in Bastad, Sweden, on July 17-23. the round of 16. In men’s singles, Alexandr round• Dynamo of the UEFA Kyiv wonChampions 3-1 against League the on Young July New York, on August 28 through September Dolgopolov retired in the third set after los- 26 at home, but lost 0-2 in the second-leg 10,• Alexandr At the U.S. Dolgopolov Open in Flushing lost 2-6, 4-6,Meadows, 1-6 in Menendez-Maceiras won in the men’s dou- ing 6-7(2), 2-4 in the round of 16 against match on August 2 in Berne. The Young Boys the fourth round against Rafael Nadal of bles• of Sergiy the Open Stakhovsky Castilla Leon and in Segovia, Adrian Vasek Pospisil of Canada in the round of 16. won on away goals after drawing 3-3 on Spain. Lesia Tsurenko lost 3-6, 1-6 against Spain, on July 31 through August 6. In the aggregate. Scoring for Dynamo were: Andriy Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium in the first final, the duo won 4-6, 6-3, 10-7 against against Thomas Fabbiano of Italy in the Yarmolenko (15th minute), Dieumerci round, and Kateryna Kozlova lost 4-6, 4-6 Roberto Ortega-Olmedo and David Vega quarterfinal• Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Aegon lost Open 6-4, Nottingham 2-6, 6-7(5) Mbokani (34th) and Denys Garmash (90+3). against Anastasija Sevanstova of Latvia in Hernandez of Spain. on June 12-18 in Nottingham, England. In Dynamo Kyiv was relegated to the UEFA the second round. Elina Svitolina lost 6-7(2- men’s doubles, Stakhovsky was paired with Europa League and tied 0-0 in an away game 7), 6-1, 4-6 in the fourth round against 4-6, 3-6 against Madison Keys of the U.S.A. Marius Copil of Romania and lost 6-7(10), against CS Maritimo of Portugal on August 17 Madison Keys of the U.S.A. at the• Lesia WTA Tsurenko Premier lost tennis in the tournament quarterfinals in 6-7(5) in the quarterfinal against (Yevhen Khacheridi got red-carded in the In women’s doubles, Nadia Kichenok Stanford, Calif., on July 18-24. Kateryna Marchenko and Konstantin Kravchuk of 89th minute) and won 3-1 at home on August and Anastasia Rodionova of Australia lost Bondarenko lost 2-6, 2-6 in the round of 16 Russia. Stakhovsky also was eliminated in 24 in Kyiv to advance to the play-off round. 6-4, 2-6, 1-6 in the second round against against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic. the quarterfinal round of the Aegon Shakhtar Donetsk secured its spot in the Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina of In women’s doubles, Bondarenko was Surbiton Trophy in Surbiton, England, on group stage of the UEFA Champions League Russia. Lyudmyla Kichenok and Barbora paired with Arina Rodionova of Austria, June 5-11 after losing 5-7, 4-6 against Copil. and has drawn Group F with Manchester City Krejcikova of the Czech Republic lost 1-6, and lost 6-2, 1-6, 10-12 in the round of 16 (England), Napoli (Italy) and Feyenoord (the 7-5, 2-6 against Lucie Safarova and Barbora against Alize Cornet of France and Alaicja the quarterfinal against Mandy Minella of Netherlands). Matches are played in two-leg Strycova of the Czech Republic in the third Roskolska of Poland. Luxembourg• Kateryna at Bondarenko the Bol Open lost tournament 2-6, 1-6 in segments from September 13 through round. Kateryna Bondarenko and Chen Bol, Croatia, on June 5-11. December 6. Shakhtar’s home matches are Liang of China lost 4-6, 2-6 in the first against David Ferrer of Spain in the final of played at Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv. round against Kristie Ahn and Irina Falconi the• SkiStar Alexandr Swedish Dolgopolov Open lost in 4-6,Bastad, 4-6 of the U.S.A. Olga Savchuk and Julia Gorges Sweden, on July 17-23. • Elina(Continued Svitolina lost on 6-3, page 6-7(8), 18) 0-6 in • Ukraine’s Oleksandriya advanced to the 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

Untitled seascape (1960, oil on canvas, 18 x 28 inches, collection of the Ukrainian “Cat on a Table” (1957, oil on canvas, 30 x 36 inches, collection of Chryzanta Hentisz). Museum and Library of Stamford). The Ukrainian Museum presents retrospective of works by Bohdan Borzemsky

The Ukrainian Museum 1923 in Kolomiya, Ukraine) by showcasing tion will be open to the public from received both in Ukraine and in the United a selection of works that represent the vari- September 17 through February 25, 2018. States – enabled the artist to become fluent NEW YORK – The exhibition “Prints and ous styles and aspects developed by the Over the years, Mr. Borzemsky devel- in a wide range of themes and techniques: Paintings by Bohdan Borzemsky: artist during his long and prolific creative oped several distinct styles that have from portraits to still lifes and landscapes Retrospective” at The Ukrainian Museum career. Curated by Olena Martynyuk, Ph.D. become facets of his creative aesthetic. His in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, as well as celebrates Bohdan Borzemsky (born in candidate at Rutgers University, the exhibi- solid education in painting and drawing – (Continued on page 17)

“Carpathian Maiden #2” (1995, hand- colored papercut, 17.5 x 13, inches, col- lection of the Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford).

Konowal Walk... (Continued from page 1) Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation, commented: “This is a very fit- ting tribute to a Canadian hero, 100 years to the day on which his valor in a fierce bat- tle won him the Victoria Cross. Almost two decades ago the chairman of Branch 360 of The Royal Canadian Legion, the late John B. Gregorovich, initiated our community’s efforts to honor Cpl. Konowal, the honorary patron of that branch. Being here today to see John’s vision finally realized, on the site where Konowal fought so bravely, is a privi- lege. This Ukrainian Canadian hero will now always be remembered.”

The trilingual plaque honoring Cpl. Filip Konowal, recipient of the Victoria Cross. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 17

Byzantine-rite churches of his Ukrainian The Ukrainian Museum... youth, were both sources of inspiration for Mr. Borzemsky. The influence of this (Continued from page 16) ancient and exquisite art form was particu- woodcuts and color prints produced using larly evident in Borzemsky’s work after he his own paper-cut technique. moved to the U.S. in 1947 and graduated A moderate modernist, Mr. Borzemsky from the graphics department of The balances a decorative approach and pure Cooper Union in New York in 1951. painterliness with certain realistic details The Borzemsky retrospective includes in his expressive images of flowers, birds, paintings and prints on loan from the mountains, wood churches and Hutsul peo- Ukrainian Museum and Library of ple dressed in national attire. Stamford, Conn., works on loan from the Mr. Borzemsky was always true to his artist and other private collections, and regional Carpathian culture, but he was from the permanent collection of The also devoted to the preservation of the larg- Ukrainian Museum. er Ukrainian cultural heritage, which is not The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 accidental given his instruction by E. Sixth St., (between Second Avenue and Mykhailo Osinchuk at the Lviv Academy of The Bowery), New York, NY 10003; tele- Art during World War II. phone, 212-228-0110; e-mail, info@ukrai- Byzantine icons, at once universal and nianmuseum.org; website, www.ukrainian- modern, and mosaics, widespread in the museum.org.

“Grasshopper (1968, woodcut, 11.5 x 17 inches, collection of the Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford). 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

proposal puts Mr. Poroshenko in a difficult a job on the board of Russian state-con- Explainer... position. trolled oil company Rosneft. Ms. Merkel Sportsline “President Poroshenko has been speak- criticized that move, saying, “I don’t think (Continued from page 2) ing about peacekeepers for two years, and what Schroeder is doing is OK.” (Continued from page 15) now Ukraine has an opportunity to get States sending lethal weapons to Ukraine. Could U.N. peacekeepers the women’s singles quarterfinal against them,” Mr. Melnyk tells RFE/RL’s Ukrainian According to Mr. Putin, such U.S. assistance be Ukraine’s savior? Simona Halep of Romania at the Roland could lead to more instability in the region. Service, adding Russia’s motivations are Garros (French Open) tournament in Paris Perhaps more ominously, Mr. Putin warned dubious. “Russia is guided by the logic of Even if Kyiv gets what it has wished for – on May 22 through June 11. Lesia Tsurenko that the separatists “might deploy weapons war and the logic of achieving victory and is a legitimate U.N. peacekeeping force in the lost 1-6, 4-6 in the third round against to other areas of the conflict” – seemingly a not interested in resolving the conflict.” conflict zone and along the border with Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. Kateryna thinly veiled threat by the Russian leader to But if Mr. Putin’s proposal gains traction Russia – it may not have the effect of ending Bondarenko lost 2-6, 5-7 in the first round escalate the conflict if Washington provides among European nations – as it appears to or even lessening tensions in the region. against Petra Martic of Croatia. In men’s sin- Ukraine with arms. have done with Germany – Mr. Melnyk And that has to do with the mandate of all gles, Alexandr Dolgopolov lost 4-6, 6-7(5), Mr. Ash argues that the Russian presi- warns that Mr. Poroshenko’s government active U.N. peacekeeping missions. 5-7 in the second round against Stan dent is aware that international attention is will need to quickly counter Russian propos- Under Chapter V of the United Nations Warwinka of Switzerland, and Sergiy largely focused on defusing the crisis als on shaping the planned force. And with Charter, U.N. peacekeepers’ actions are tight- Stakhovsky lost 2-6, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 in the sec- around North Korea. veto power as a permanent U.N. Security ly circumscribed, says Pavel Felgenhauer, a ond round against David Goffin of Belgium. “[I]mposition of peacekeepers in Donbas Council member, Russia will be able to wield top Russian military journalist. In women’s doubles, Olga Savchuk and along the current line of conflict would like- considerable influence, Mr. Melnyk says. “Peacekeepers under Chapter V drive Roluca Olaru of Romania lost 2-6, 1-6 around in white jeeps, write reports and against Yun-Jan Chan of Taipei and Martina ly significantly reduce the costs to Moscow Why did Berlin welcome now of sustaining the [separatists] militari- observe,” Mr. Felgenhauer tells RFE/RL’s Hingis of Switzerland in the quarterfinal; Putin’s proposal? Tsurenko and Bondarenko lost 7-5, 2-6, 3-6 ly, while Moscow would still keep its Russian Service. “They carry a firearm, but in the first round against Viktorija Golubic optionality of intervening elsewhere in At least initially, Germany was alone in can only formally use them for self-defense, of Switzerland and Karolina Pliskova of the eastern Ukraine as noted from his com- the West in publicly welcoming Mr. Putin’s although in truth they never use them. If Czech Republic; Lydia and Nadiia Kichenok ments over a reaction to the U.S. arming proposal, with German Foreign Minister gunfire erupts, they first hide, and then give lost 7-6(9), 2-6, 6-7 (4) in the first round Sigmar Gabriel saying it heralded “a change themselves up.” Ukraine,” Mr. Ash said. against Ana Konjuh of Croatia and Magda in [Russia’s] politics that we should not Ukraine should harbor no illusions as to Linette of Poland. In boys’ doubles, Nikita How has Kyiv reacted? gamble away.” what any possible U.N. peacekeeping mis- Mashtakov and Marko Miladinovic of Serbia Kyiv wants a robust peacekeeping force, Berlin has also come to Moscow’s sion could bring to resolve the conflict, Mr. lost 2-6, 2-6 in the first round against and Mr. Putin’s offer seemingly falls far defense over a U.S. Senate proposal to Felgenhauer cautions. Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia and Sebastian short of that. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian impose sanctions on Russia over alleged “Under the best scenario, some 200 will Korda of the U.S.A. In girls’ doubles, Marta Foreign Affairs Ministry said Kyiv was “pre- meddling in the 2016 U.S. election. A come, maybe up to a thousand from Kostyuk and Katarina Zavatska lost in a pared to work on this issue.” spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Bangladesh, Senegal, and elsewhere in the walkover against Zeel Desai of India and Elsewhere, Ukrainian leaders were far Merkel said on June 16 that the proposed Third World, and they will be there, work- Fernanda Labrana of Chile in the first round. from enthusiastic. Iryna Gerashchenko, first sanctions were “peculiar” and, more telling- ing next to the OSCE monitors. They won’t In girls’ singles, Marta Kostyuk lost 6-3, deputy speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament, ly, could hurt European companies. It may be trying to determine [who is to blame 6-7(5), 3-6 against Amina Anshba of Russia objected to putting the peacekeepers along be these business ties, especially in the for] anything but merely monitoring. in the second round; Katarina Zavatska lost the frontline of combat rather than at the energy sector, that are motivating Berlin. Ukraine will gain nothing from it.” 1-6, 4-6 against Tg Pedretti of Brazil in the Russian-Ukrainian border. Kyiv fears Two Germany companies – Uniper and first round. In boys’ singles, Mashtakov lost deploying peacekeepers along the demarca- BASF subsidiary Wintershall – have a stake Copyright 2017, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted 3-6, 2-6 against Michael Vrbensky of the tion line would cement separatists’ control in the planned $10 billion Russian natural- with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Czech Republic in the first round. over the territory they hold, leaving Russia gas pipeline Nord Stream 2. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, In the men’s under-45 doubles, Andrei unencumbered to keep sending troops and Gerhard Schroeder, the former German Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see Medvedev of Ukraine, paired with Paul arms across the international border. chancellor, is chairman of the Nord Stream https://www.rferl.org/a/explainer-putin- Haarhuis of the Netherlands, lost 4-6, 6-3, Oleksiy Melnyk, a military expert at consortium. His ties with the Russian ener- ukraine-peacekeepers-donbas-poroshen- 8-10 against Sebastian Grosjean and Michael Kyiv’s Razumkov Center, says Mr. Putin’s gy sector don’t end there. He recently took ko/28720342.html). Llorda of France.

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September 11 Annual fall reception, Harvard University, September 16 Performance by violinist Maria Storm and pianist Cambridge, MA www.huri.harvard.edu Chicago Kathleen Tagg, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, www.uima-chicago.org September 14 Film screening, “Recovery Room,” by Adriana Luhovy, Winnipeg, MB Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Manitoba Museum Auditorium, September 17 Holodomor commemoration and memorial service, 204-250-6520 or www.recoveryroomthemovie.com Palatine, IL Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation, Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, September 15 Talk and public reading by Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk, “Ukrainian [email protected] Victoria, BC Canadian Memories and the Future of the Community,” University of Victoria, 250-721-7211 or www.uvic.ca September 17 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Event Center/301 on Minneapolis Main Event Center, 612-259-8213 or [email protected] September 15-16 Concert, “Our Songs, Our Legacy,” showcasing Ukrainian, Boston Georgian and Armenian performers, Christ the King September 17 Ukrainian Festival, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Ukrainian Catholic Church and First Armenian Church, Passaic, NJ Church, 973-471-9727 or www.stnicholasucc.org www.talentsoftheworldtix.com September 18 Seminar with Adam Teller, “In the Wake of Catastrophe: September 15-17 Washington Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Cambridge, MA Jewish Refugees Following the Khmelnytsky Uprising,” Silver Spring, MD Orthodox Cathedral, www.ukrainefestdc.com or Harvard University, www.huri.harvard.edu 301-384-9192 September 20 Fall Soirée and Art Auction, The Ukrainian Museum, September 15-17 Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Bloor New York www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 Toronto Street West, www.ukrainianfestival.com September 21 Panel discussion about police reform in Ukraine, September 16 Family Fun Day Picnic, Ukrainian American Sports Ottawa Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Canadian Police College, Horsham, PA Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org 613-744-8367 or [email protected] September 16 Convention, Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and September 23 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center Whippany, NJ Canada, with induction of the 2017 class of the Ukrainian Whippany, NJ of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org or 973-887-3616 Sports Hall of Fame, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, 973-989-5800 or [email protected] September 23 Oakville Ukrainian Festival, St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic September 16 Conference and banquet, “UWC at 50 and Beyond: The Oakville, ON Church, www.tserkva.ca/ukrainian-festival.html New York North American Vector,” Ukrainian World Congress, September 23 Golf tournament, “Dennis Czar Classic,” to benefit Multiple Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Princeton Edmonton Sclerosis Canada, River Ridge Golf and Country Club, Club of New York, www.uwc50.org or 212-228-6840 780-982-5197 September 16 Ukrainian Day Festival, Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Phoenixville, PA Catholic Church, www.sspeterandpaulukr.com Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions September 16 Family zabava dance, Syracuse Ukrainian National from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Syracuse, NY Home, 315-218-1468 or [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 No. 37

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Friday-Sunday, September 15-17 www.holyapostlesnj.org and click on Tamburitzans, or e-mail eventsholyapos- SILVER SPRING, Md.: Bring your family and [email protected]. friends to the 15th annual Ukrainian Festival of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area Sunday, September 24 on the grounds of St. Andrew Ukrainian ALEXANDRIA, Va.: Orthodox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire The Washington Group Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905. Hours are: Cultural Fund Music Series presents the Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; ever-popular Washington-based ensemble and Sunday, 11a.m. to dusk. Both admission Gerdan. The group, known for its versatility and parking are free. Visitors will enjoy per- and virtuosity, will perform an all-Ukrainian formances by wonderful Ukrainian artists program of classical, folk and ethno jazz/ and dancers, crafts, children’s activities, deli- fusion music. A reception to meet the artists cious Ukrainian food and a Kozak beer gar- will be held immediately following the per- den. For more information contact the formance. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Festival Office at 301-384-9192 or visit at The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., www.UkraineFestDC.com. Alexandria, VA 22314. Suggested donation is $30; free admission for students free; unre- Saturday, September 23 served seating. For more information visit WHIPPANY, N.J.: The annual Ukrainian http://www.twgcf.org or e-mail twgcultural- Festival will be held at 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at [email protected]. the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Saturday, September 30 New Jersey. Visitors will enjoy two fabulous stage shows at 12:45 and 3 p.m. featuring NEW YORK: The 2017 fall social season the Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble; violin- begins with the “Fall for Art” Soirée and Art ist Inessa Tymochko Dekajlo; the Ukrainian Auction at The Ukrainian Museum. Join us at folk dance groups Barvinok, Iskra Academy, 8 p.m. in your evening attire for a wine and Nadiya and Tsvitka; and more. The festival champagne cocktail party with hors will also feature homemade Ukrainian foods d’oeuvres and a Viennese table. Musical per- and desserts, an international beer garden formance by pianist Adriana Helbig; catering with live music and children’s activities. by Veselka. Bid on more than 30 pieces of Vendors galore will offer jewelry, clothing, art, including works by Archipenko, Burliuk, crafts, music and ethnic foods. Admission is Hnizdovsky and others. Tickets are $150 per free. The UACCNJ is located at 60 N. Jefferson person; proceeds to benefit The Ukrainian Road. For more information call 973-887- Museum. RSVP by September 15. The 3616 or 908-759-1771; check the website Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth uaccnj.org; or visit the Facebook page of the St.; telephone, 212-228-0110 website, www. Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ. ukrainianmuseum.org. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Friday-Saturday, October 6-7 Society invites all to a lecture “One Hundred SOMERSET, N.J.: ”Unlock Your Heritage: Years Since the Mysterious Death of Soter Discover Your Ancestry,” the fourth annual Ortynsky (1866-1916), Bishop of the Ukrainian genealogy conference hosted by Ukrainian Catholic Church” by Dr. Alexander the Nashi Predky Family History Group of Lushnytsky. Dr. Lushnytsky is director of the the Ukrainian History and Education Center, Philadelphia branch of the Shevchenko will take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Scientific Society. The event will take place at Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. 08873. The event features internationally (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For known experts in Eastern European geneal- additional information, call 212-254-5130. ogy and will span two days, including a full- CLIFTON, N.J.: The Tamburitzans day dedicated to DNA, along with a work- International Folk Ensemble will perform at shop on using cadastral maps, the choice of 4 p.m. at Clifton High School, located at 333 seven lectures and opportunity for network- Colfax Ave. With elaborate costumes and ing. Lecture topics include genetic genealo- versatile musicians, singer and dancers, the gy, census records in the Russian era, the his- repertoire is from Croatia, Greece, Bulgaria, tory of Ukrainian Catholics in America, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Polish State Archives records for Lemkos, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. The concert immigrant cluster communities, and a look is being sponsored by Holy Apostles at Galicia as an ethnic and religious melting Orthodox Church located in Saddle Brook, pot. Registration fees: Friday only, $50; N.J. Tickets for this family-friendly event are Saturday only, $65; both days, $100. Visit available for purchase at www.talentshad- NashiPredky.org for schedule, speaker bios ows.events for $35 in advance and $40 at the and registration information. Additional door the day of the performance. For tickets, information by phone, 732-356-0132, or call 973-460-0243. For information, visit e-mail, [email protected]. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. 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