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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXX No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 $1/$2 in Ukraine Fistfight erupts Chicago conference assesses Ukraine-NATO relations Canadians, and one of the prime organizers over draft law of the conference, who also read a letter from Askold Lozynskyj, former president of on languages the Ukrainian World Congress. The format of the unprecedented con- RFE/RL Ukrainian Service clave consisted of two roundtable panel dis- cussions. Moderated by Dr. Walter Zaryckyj, KYIV – More than 1,000 activists executive director of the Center for U.S.- of nationalist and opposition groups Ukraine Relations, the theme of the morn- picketed the Ukrainian Parliament ing panel was “Perceptions of Ukraine in a building on May 24 to protest the Strategic Framework.” Panelists included ruling Party of Regions proposed John Herbst, former United States ambassa- draft law on languages. dor to Ukraine, who presented the U.S. per- spective; Andrew Robinson, former The protesters were holding Canadian ambassador to Ukraine, who placards saying “Hands off the lan- addressed the view from Canada; Valentyn guage,” “Down with Muscovite occu- Nalyvaichenko, chairman, Political Council pants, down with Moscow’s slaves,” of Our Ukraine, who presented Ukraine’s “Bilingualism equals Russification,” Lesia Kuropas views [author’s note: Mr. Nalyvaichenko and “Single nation, single language – James Sherr (left) of London and Stephen Larrabee of Washington speak at the interna- resigned his chairmanship on May 17]; Ukrainian!” tional conference on “Assessing Ukraine-NATO Relations” held in Chicago on May 19. Amanda Paul, policy analyst and executive Meanwhile, a fistfight erupted in administrator of the European Policy the Verkhovna Rada during debate by Myron B. Kuropas Ukraine is ever to play a significant role in Center’s programs on the European Union’s on the draft law, which recommends maintaining the peace of Europe. Eastern Neighborhood, who addressed the introducing Russian as the second CHICAGO – While three anarchists were Organizers billed the extraordinary European perspective; and Damon Wilson, being arrested for making Molotov cocktails Chicago event as “an international advocacy official language in 13 of Ukraine’s executive vice-president of the Atlantic in an apartment in Chicago’s Bridgeport forum tasked with assessing Ukraine’s rela- 27 regions. Council, who spoke of the NATO point of area (home of former Mayor Richard J. tionship to NATO’s stated goal of strength- view. The fight broke out between Daley) to protest NATO peace-keeping mis- ened security in the Euro-Atlantic area and members of the pro-Western opposi- James Sherr, senior fellow, Russian and sions, a venerable group of present and for- a Europe that is whole, free and at peace”. Eurasia Program, Royal Institute of tion and lawmakers from President mer government officials from the United The May 19 conference was opened with International Affairs in London, comment- Viktor Yanukovych’s party, the Party States, Canada, Poland, the United Kingdom the traditional bread and salt presentation ed on Russia’s viewpoint, stressing that of Regions of Ukraine, whose base and Ukraine were meeting in Chicago’s to Dr. Volodymyr S. Ohryzko, former minis- they were not his views, only those he of support is in Ukraine’s Russian- Ukrainian Village to consider Ukraine’s rela- ter of foreign affairs of Ukraine, by students believed Moscow held. speaking east. tionship with the NATO alliance. of the local School of Ukrainian Studies, Luba Dr. Zaryckyj set the tone for the first At least one legislator, opposition It was a stellar collection of personalities Markewycz, director. Welcoming remarks panel by suggesting that, while Ukraine lawmaker Mykola Petruk, suffered whose knowledge of Ukraine, past and were offered by Pavlo Bandriwsky, confer- remains on the “civilizational divide” an apparent blow to the head and present, was extraordinary. Although their ence moderator; Dr. Oles Striltschuk, presi- between East and West, “Ukraine has was taken to the hospital with blood conclusions were not overly encouraging, dent of the Illinois branch of the Ukrainian always chosen to be with Europe.” Europe, streaming down his face. the erudite reflections of the presenters are Congress Committee; and Boris Potapenko, The opposition demanded an not only praiseworthy but decisive if executive director of the League of Ukrainian (Continued on page 8) investigation. Ukraine is politically divided into the Russian-speaking east and south, which favors close ties with Moscow, and the Ukrainian- Ukrainian Federation of America marks speaking west, which wants closer ties with NATO and the European 20th anniversary Union. Jailed former Prime Minister by Vera M. Andryczyk Yulia Tymoshenko issued a state- JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The Ukrainian ment via her Batkivshchyna party Federation of America marked 20 years of members, calling the proposed draft service to the Ukrainian community and law on languages “a crime against Ukraine at an awards reception held at the the Ukrainian nation.” Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center With reporting by UNIAN. in Jenkintown, Pa., on Sunday, April 29. Copyright 2012, RFE/RL Inc. An extensive exhibit of the work of the Reprinted with the permission of federation in the areas of health care, social Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, service, education, public advocacy, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, humanitarian aid, and arts and culture was presented in the lobby of the cultural cen- Washington DC 20036 (see http:// ter. The reception and Exhibit were co- www.rferl.org/content/ukraine- sponsored by Ukrainian Selfreliance Ihor Chernyk draft-law-languages-pro- Federal Credit Union. Metropolitan Stefan Soroka (center) and Tetiana Shamshur (sixth from left) with the test/24592143.html). board of directors and staff of the Ukrainian Federation of America at the UFA’s 20th (Continued on page 15) anniversary reception. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23

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Sen. Durbin visits Ukraine Sen. Inhofe’s resolution adds to the interna- Kyiv chooses Shell and Chevron tional scrutiny and protests over the abuses KYIV – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate currently taking place in Ukraine while majority whip, visited Ukraine on May to develop shale gas fields affirming the Senate’s unwavering support 27-28 and met with President Viktor for Ms. Tymoshenko and political prisoners concluded and findings in the fields match Yanukovych and other Ukrainian officials, by Pavel Korduban everywhere. (Office of Sen. Jim Inhofe) Eurasia Daily Monitor expectations, some $30 billion to $50 billion including Prime Minister Mykola Azarov will be invested in Yuzovske and $20 billion and Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Tymoshenko and the Shcherban case The Ukrainian government has chosen in Oleske within 30 years, Mr. Stavytsky pre- Gryshchenko, to encourage progress in Shell and Chevron to develop its shale gas dicted (Ekonomicheskie Izvestia, May 18). Ukraine towards more freedom, democracy KYIV – Former Prime Minister fields. Their first drilling results are expect- This would be the largest foreign invest- and development of a strong market econo- Tymoshenko is a witness in the case involv- ed in 2013-2014. Whether or not these ment in Ukraine’s energy sector ever. my. Sen. Durbin also met with members of ing the murder of Ukrainian National results match expectations will be a test for Along with developing shale gas, the gov- opposition parties and with Eugenia Deputy Yevhen Shcherban, Ukrainian Ukraine’s ability to cut its umbilical cord to ernment says it will triple gas extraction in Tymoshenko, daughter of imprisoned for- Procurator General Viktor Pshonka Russian gas. Without active assistance from the Black Sea to 3 bcm by 2015 and start mer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Mr. announced at a press conference on May 30. the Ukrainian government, it will be difficult processing some 10 bcm of liquefied natural Durbin expressed concern about the “Investigative actions are being conducted. to overcome both the bureaucratic hurdles gas per year from either Azerbaijan or Qatar imprisonment of Ms. Tymoshenko in every She [Ms. Tymoshenko] has the status of a that lie ahead and the inevitable opposition at a new terminal to be built near Odessa by meeting. The senator stressed that the witness. In such a situation, the investiga- to the shale gas projects from Russia’s 2016. This will allow Ukraine to significantly United States sees this as a case of selective tion is aimed at finding out who ordered this Gazprom. reduce its gas imports from Russia. prosecution and that Ms. Tymoshenko heinous crime,” the procurator general said. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych If the projects are successful, Ukraine will should be released. Mr. Durbin gave an He noted that the investigation into this case attract billions of dollars in foreign invest- said in a recent interview that Ukraine could exclusive interview to the newspaper Den had been ongoing for 17 years, but new cir- ment and significantly diminish its depen- not afford the current Russian gas price, so it (The Day). (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) cumstances have appeared recently, in par- dence on Gazprom. would continue cutting imports from Russia ticular, evidence from Mr. Shcherban’s son, The government decided to choose for- from 40 bcm last year to 27 bcm this year Sen. Inhofe’s resolution on Yulia which has to be checked. The procurator eign partners to develop shale gas deposits and further in 2013, while increasing domes- general added that when enough evidence last year, when Russia made it clear that it tic gas extraction and looking for alternative WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe would not cut the gas price for Ukraine suppliers (UT-1, May 20). He spoke after (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate Foreign in the case is gathered, charges will be without serious concessions. On April 24 fruitless talks with Russia’s newly elected Relations Committee and a leader on inter- brought and the case will be sent to court. Ukrainian Environment Minister Eduard president, Vladimir Putin, on May 15. national human rights issues, on May 17 Shcherban was shot dead on November 3, Stavytsky announced that ExxonMobil, However, Mr. Yanukovych said in Moscow introduced a resolution calling for the 1996, at Donetsk Airport upon arrival from Shell, TNK-BP, Chevron and Eni would com- that if Russia cut its gas price for Ukraine, unconditional release of former Ukrainian Moscow. In 2003 the Luhansk Oblast Court pete in two tenders for two shale gas fields. there would be no need to look for alterna- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. “Ms. of Appeals sentenced Vadym Bolotskykh to At its meeting on May 10, the government tive suppliers (UNIAN, May 15). This raises Tymoshenko was a key revolutionary in life imprisonment for committing this crime. approved the tender commission’s final doubts about Kyiv’s determination to dimin- Ukraine’s 2004 Orange Revolution and is a In October 2011 Ukrainian First Deputy choice of Chevron and Shell (kmu.gov.ua, May ish its dependence on Russian gas. If all the pro-Western reformer,” said Mr. Inhofe. “The Procurator General Renat Kuzmin said that 14). Mr. Stavytsky confirmed this at a press recent ambitious Ukrainian gas projects are conviction orchestrated by the current the Procurator General’s Office (PGO) had conference on May 16. Drilling will start in nothing but bargaining chips for the talks administration was conducted under recy- received documents from the U.S. prosecu- 2013, and gas extraction will begin by 2015 with Moscow, Western investors in Ukrainian cled Soviet-era codes, and is a poorly veiled tor’s office confirming Ms. Tymoshenko’s at the Yuzovske field; the drilling and extrac- shale gas are in for a bitter disappointment. effort to dispose of a political rival. My reso- possible involvement in the Shcherban mur- tion dates for the Oleske field are 2014 and Even if Shell’s and Chevron’s talks with lution calls on our State Department, NATO der. In April of this year Donetsk Oblast 2016, respectively (for-ua.com, May 16). the government-selected local partners on and the Organization for Security and Council Deputy Ruslan Shcherban submit- Shell will develop the Yuzovske field in PSAs are successful, the success of the proj- Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to apply uni- ted a statement to the PGO pointing to the the eastern Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv ects is not guaranteed if the government fied multilateral diplomatic pressure on possible involvement of former Prime and Donetsk, while Chevron will develop changes after the 2015 presidential election. President [Viktor] Yanukovych to release Ms. Minister Tymoshenko in the murder of his the Oleske field in the regions of Lviv and When Yulia Tymoshenko became prime Tymoshenko. Since her imprisonment in father. (Ukrinform) Ivano-Frankivsk, which are in western minister for a second time in 2007, she October, she has suffered from debilitating Ukraine near the border with Poland. decided to annul a project to extract gas in back pain and needs specialized treatment. Nalyvaichenko quits Our Ukraine International physicians have only been Yuzovske may contain as much as 2 trillion the Black Sea with the participation of the KYIV – Valentyn Nalyvaichenko has to 10 trillion cubic meters (tcm) of gas while Texas company Vanco, which had won a granted limited access. Collectively, between resigned from the chairmanship of the Oleske has about 0.8 to 2.5 tcm, according to government tender conducted under her the false-imprisonment and denial of ade- political council of Our Ukraine and quit different local estimates. The U.S. Energy predecessor and bitter rival, Mr. Yanukovych. quate medical treatment, this situation has Information Administration estimates Vanco’s local partners had been reportedly amounted to a grave abuse of human rights.” (Continued on page 13) Ukraine’s total shale gas reserves at a more linked to the Yanukovych camp. modest 1.2 tcm, which appear to be lower Moreover, Kyiv has apparently, intention- than Poland, France and Norway have. ally or not, planted a time bomb under at Mr. Stavytsky’s ministry hopes Ukraine least the Oleske project. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Chicago summit: NATO remains AWOL from Europe’s East by Vladimir Socor political will in peaceful conflict resolution.” seeking business opportunities for Ukraine ple and declined to attend the summit. Eurasia Daily Monitor Repeating a phrase from earlier communi- in the context of NATO’s withdrawal from Azerbaijan obtained a degree of satisfac- qués, it declared that “the persistence of Afghanistan. He offered to lease Ukraine’s tion when the Chicago summit’s communi- With the salient exception of Georgia, protracted conflicts in [the] South Caucasus Soviet-era, heavy-duty transport aircraft for qué endorsed Azerbaijan’s “territorial NATO basically ignored its own immediate and Moldova continues to be a matter of NATO’s reverse transit, and to repair Soviet- integrity, independence and sovereignty” Eastern neighborhood at NATO’s Chicago great concern for the Alliance.” But the con- made military equipment in Ukraine for the along with those of Georgia and Moldova summit on May 20-21. Europe’s East – a cern seems to remain at the declaratory Afghan army’s use (UNIAN, May 22). (Chicago Summit Declaration, May 20). “gray zone” of six countries bordering on level (Chicago Summit Declaration, May 20). For its part, Azerbaijan joined the non- This basically restates the formulation NATO and the European Union – faces a Overcommitted to failed expeditionary aligned movement in 2011 – a move that from NATO’s 2010 Lisbon summit commu- deepening security vacuum and Russian operations in distant theaters, NATO has no precludes NATO membership aspirations, niqué; but the restatement was in doubt re-expansion. This region is the arena of security solution to offer in its eastern though still allowing other forms of until the last moment, as diplomats protracted conflicts (Russia-Moldova, neighborhood; and – as the Chicago sum- Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation. In the involved in the anachronistic “Minsk pro- Russia-Georgia on two fronts, Armenia- mit confirmed – NATO lacks the collective Karabakh conflict, Russian-backed cess” sought to change the Lisbon formula Azerbaijan), territorial occupations, ethnic inclination to provide one. While some Armenia occupies territories of Western- to Azerbaijan’s detriment. Turkey defended cleansing, massive Russian military bases NATO partners become security providers oriented Azerbaijan. Amid Western indif- Azerbaijan’s interests in the drafting pro- (prolonged in Ukraine and Armenia since in the region, the Alliance itself has missed ference to this situation, Azerbaijan seeks cess (Trend, May 21). 2010 for decades to come), and failing tests the chance to become an effective security political support among the non-aligned Presidents Dalia Grybauskaite of of NATO’s open-door and partnership poli- actor in Europe’s East. countries. Baku continues to seek an Lithuania and Traian Basescu of Romania cies. Again, with the singular exception of upgraded individual partnership agree- expressed concern over arms sales by cer- NATO seems to treat Europe’s East with Georgia, others are scaling down their erst- ment with NATO, but the alliance procrasti- tain Western European countries to Russia. benign neglect, which deepens from one while ambitions for closer cooperation with nates. Azerbaijan is a troop contributor and In their speeches at the Chicago summit, summit cycle to the next; NATO’s policy NATO. The Ukrainian government has a crucial way station for NATO forces oper- Mr. Grybauskaite and Mr. Basescu noted from Lisbon to Chicago has confirmed the regressed from membership aspirant during ating in Afghanistan. President Ilham that such arms sales can generate security pattern. NATO/U.S. disengagement and Viktor Yanukovych’s first premiership Aliyev attended the Chicago summit in that risks to NATO allies and partners. Mr. Russian sphere-of-influence rebuilding are (2002-2004) to staunchly “non-bloc” under context. Armenian President Serzh Basescu urged NATO to introduce controls concurrent processes, mutually reinforcing Mr. Yanukovych’s presidency. At the Chicago Sarkisyan, on the other hand, followed in this region. summit, Mr. Yanukovych limited his role to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s exam- (Continued on page 13) Benign neglect tends to grow deeper and even becomes institutionalized with the passage of time. In this region, it takes the form of conceding primary authority FOR THE RECORD: Statement of NATO summit regarding Ukraine on peacekeeping and conflict-mediation to Russia, which acts within institutional for- Following is the section pertaining to its contributions to NATO-led operations commitments enshrined in the NATO- mats that constrain the West and exclude Ukraine (point No. 35 of 65 points) of the and new offers made. We note the recent Ukraine Charter and the ANP, we are con- NATO outright. Except for a fleeting declaration issued by the heads of state elimination of Ukraine’s highly enriched cerned by the selective application of jus- moment in 2002, NATO has recused itself and government participating in the NATO uranium in March 2012, which demon- tice and what appear to be politically moti- from a peacekeeping role in its Eastern summit in Chicago on May 20. strates a proven commitment to non-pro- vated prosecutions, including of leading neighborhood. liferation. Recalling our decisions in rela- members of the opposition, and the condi- At the Chicago summit, NATO again An independent, sovereign and stable tion to Ukraine and our open door policy tions of their detention. We encourage urged all parties to the protracted conflicts Ukraine, firmly committed to democracy stated at the Bucharest and Lisbon Ukraine to address the existing shortcom- to respect those same institutional formats and the rule of law, is key to Euro-Atlantic Summits, NATO is ready to continue to ings of its judicial system to ensure full (meaning: 5+2 in Moldova, the Geneva for- security. Marking the 15th anniversary of develop its cooperation with Ukraine and compliance with the rule of law and the mat in the case of Georgia, the “Minsk the NATO-Ukraine Charter on a Distinctive assist with the implementation of reforms international agreements to which it is a Group” in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict) Partnership, we welcome Ukraine’s com- in the framework of the NATO-Ukraine party. We also encourage Ukraine to despite their ineffectiveness. This summit’s mitment to enhancing political dialogue Commission and the Annual National ensure free, fair and inclusive parliamen- communiqué called on “all parties to and interoperability with NATO, as well as Program (ANP). Noting the principles and tary elections this autumn. engage constructively and with reinforced

Scholar speaks in D.C. about women’s Amnesty International notes lack of progress minimal role in political life of Ukraine in human rights protection in Ukraine

Interfax-Ukraine low level of prosecutions, all fuelled this lack of accountability,” reads the report. KYIV – Amnesty International, a non- “In July, the Prosecutor [Procurator] governmental organization focused on General’s Office stated that out of the human rights, has stated that a culture of 6,817 complaints made against police offi- impunity for the police continues to exist cers in 2010, only 167 had resulted in in Ukraine and that the charges against criminal investigations, of which 21 were former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia subsequently closed for lack of evidence,” Tymoshenko were politically motivated. according to the document. The organization’s report on the state In an item related to judicial reform in of the world’s human rights in 2011 notes Ukraine, Amnesty International men- that torture and other forms of mistreat- tioned the gas case against Ms. ment remain unpunished in the country. Tymoshenko. “There were continuing reports of tor- “On 11 October, Yulia Tymoshenko, ture and other ill-treatment in police cus- who had been prime minister from tody. The European Court of Human January to September 2005 and again Rights ruled in nine cases against Ukraine, from December 2007 to March 2010, was finding that Article 3 of the European sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment WASHINGTON – The minimal role played by women in the political life of Ukraine, as Convention on Human Rights, which pro- and barred from holding public office for described in a nutshell in a United Nations Development Program assessment pro- hibits torture, had been violated,” reads three years by a Kyiv court for signing a jected behind her, was the subject of a presentation May 21 at the Woodrow Wilson the document. multi-million-dollar energy contract with International Center for Scholars in Washington by Tamara Martsenyuk. The Chopivsky According to Amnesty International Russia in January 2009. The charges post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University and associate professor at the National experts, a culture of impunity for the against her were not recognized criminal University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy noted that among the former Soviet republics, police continued in Ukraine. offenses and were politically motivated,” Ukraine ranks only above Georgia in this area of democratic development. Even the most “Structural shortcomings, corruption, Amnesty International reported. notable Ukrainian woman politician, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko now impris- non-existent or flawed investigations into * * * oned by the administration of President Viktor Yanukovych, who defeated her in the last criminal acts committed by the police Amnesty International’s report on presidential election, “never proved to be gender sensitive,” supporting the still-prevailing (even in the face of medical or other credi- Ukraine may be viewed at general public opinion in Ukraine about the “traditional” role of women in society. ble evidence), harassment and intimida- http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/ – Yaro Bihun tion of complainants, and the subsequent ukraine/report-2012. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

Young UNA’ers

Lev Richard Jarymovych, son of Vanessa Nadia Maliczyszyn, daughter of Michael Savannah Maria Czerepacha, daughter Michael Cass, son of Donna and Greg and Olko Jarymovych of Philadelphia, is and Amanda Maliczyszyn of Flemington, of Lev Pavlo and Rebecca A. Czerepacha Cass of South Orange, N.J., is a new a new member of UNA Branch 10. He N.J., is a new member of UNA Branch of West Haven, Conn., is a new member member of UNA Branch 234. He was was enrolled by his grandmother Marta 234. She was enrolled by her grandpar- of UNA Branch 59. She was enrolled by enrolled by Dr. Irene Matejko. Huley Legeckis. ents Walter and Theresa Maliczyszyn. her grandmother Romanna Czerepacha. Mission Statement

The Ukrainian National Association exists: to promote the principles of fraternalism;• to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian• American and Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and to provide quality finan- cial •services and products to its members. As a fraternal insurance society, Logan Joseph Koziupa, son of Alexander the Ukrainian National Koziupa and Ashley Nepolitano of Association reinvests its earnings Joseph Elwood Obrig and Jolene Mary Obrig, children of Scott and Catherine Phillipsburg, N.J., is a new member of for the benefit of its members and (Koziupa) Obrig of Oakland Park, Fla., are new members of UNA Branch 76. UNA Branch 76. He was enrolled by his the Ukrainian community. They were enrolled by their great-grandfather Nicholas M. Koziupa. great-grandfather Nicholas M. Koziupa. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Fisticuffs in the Rada A looming soccer disaster in Ukraine? If election day is near, you can bet on seeing a lot of posturing. And that’s not just Finally, the bombs went off in in the United States. by Alexander Motyl Dnipropetrovsk. It was bad enough that In Ukraine, it seems such posturing never fails to include disputes over the Hats off to the Regionnaires for pulling traveling to Ukraine could be miscon- Ukrainian and Russian languages. That’s exactly what happened on May 24 in the off the impossible! The Euro 2012 soccer strued as support of an authoritarian, Verkhovna Rada, where a brawl broke out between the pro-Ukrainian opposition games in Ukraine and Poland seemed like and the pro-Russian Party of Regions of Ukraine (PRU). Videos and photos seen repressive, sexist regime, but once the a sure bet. Infrastructure would be built, worldwide showed punches being thrown and members of Parliament being blood- explosions took place and it seemed even ied. One national deputy was reported to have been hospitalized. The next day, tourists would come, and Ukraine’s econ- remotely possible that the regime might opposition lawmakers blocked the speaker’s podium to prevent the parliamentary omy – and image – would get a boost. actually have orchestrated them in order session from starting, while several hundred demonstrators outside the Parliament True, it was likely that the democratic to quash protest, the thrill of watching building protested against the proposed law. According to the BBC and other news opposition would take advantage of the soccer had to be weighed against the pos- media, opposition deputies are apparently demanding an investigation into why the games to publicize its plight, but that sibility of experiencing bodily harm – if session degenerated into a melee. seemed like a potentially minor disrup- not from bombs, then from the inexperi- The bill would allow the Russian language to be used in official capacities (in tion of a public relations coup for enced non-English-speaking Ukrainian schools, hospitals, courts, etc.) in regions where the Russian-speaking population President Viktor Yanukovych and his militiamen tasked with maintaining law comprises a certain percentage of the population. It would make Russian an official Party of Regions regime. and order. language in 13 of Ukraine’s 27 regions (that’s 24 oblasts, the Crimean Autonomous What could possibly go wrong? As it To be sure, the games in Lviv, Kharkiv, Republic, and two cities that have special status: Kyiv and Sevastopol). turns out, everything – thanks to Donetsk and Kyiv will take place, and the Front for Change party leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Interfax-Ukraine that the Regionnaire greed and incompetence. tourists will come, but it’s pretty clear PRU will try to pass a law making Russian the second official language of Ukraine For starters, the Regionnaires built too that they will be far fewer than the mil- before the parliamentary elections. “In doing so, they will try to mobilize the people few medium-category hotels, preferring lion-plus that were expected just a few who vote for them,” he explained. Meanwhile, PRU parliamentary faction leader five-star establishments for the rich and months ago. The hoped-for economic Oleksander Yefremov was quoted by Interfax-Ukraine as saying that the bill on lan- tent cities for the hoi polloi. Not surpris- boom will not occur, and the vast amounts guage merely follows the example of “civilized European countries” and meets the ingly, with demand for regular rooms far of money the Regionnaires poured into requirements of the European Charter. As far as the public is concerned, numerous outstripping supply, hotel operators stadiums and infrastructure (about $13 opinion polls have demonstrated that the language issue is far down their list of con- raised their prices to astronomical levels, billion, or 8 percent of GDP, of which 80 cerns. And yet, each time there is a nationwide election, there are attempts to make expecting Europeans to pay thousands of percent came from the state budget), as Russian the second official language in Ukraine – and to stir the pot. euros per night. Many fans began thinking well as purloined in the process (cost The Constitution of Ukraine, it must be underscored, provides for one state lan- twice about spending any significant overruns were often 300 percent), will guage in Ukraine: Ukrainian. However, it also allows other languages to be used in amount of time in Ukraine, deciding it not be recouped. For an economy that is areas densely populated by national minorities. In fact, the U.S. State Department’s would be cheaper to fly in and out for par- barely standing on its last legs, the loss of “Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2011” notes in the section on ticular games. A large number of Ukraine: “The Constitution provides for the free development, use and protection of revenue and the prospect of default is European soccer teams came to the same Russian and other minority languages. According to the Ministry of Education, 1,149 especially bad news. educational facilities used Russian as the main language of instruction, serving conclusion and set up camp outside The Regionnaires will try to shift the 685,806 schoolchildren. According to ministry figures, 1,242,184 students studied Ukraine. blame to those dastardly Europeans, or Russian as a separate subject in secondary schools, and 13,147 secondary school Growing awareness of Ukraine’s boom- perhaps even to the imprisoned Ms. students studied Russian as an extracurricular course.” ing sex industry and of Regionnaire pro- Tymoshenko, but everyone will know Why, then, this draft law? clivities for troglodyte sexism reinforced who messed up – again. To be sure, there are known Ukrainophobes among the ruling party. There are European skittishness about visiting a Unlike the tourists, the journalists will those who want to destroy the Ukrainian language – so harshly persecuted during country whose boorish leaders possess come. But, contrary to Regionnaire expec- the times of both the Russian empire and the USSR – and with it the Ukrainian antediluvian attitudes about women and tations of good press about their brilliant nation’s identity. There are those, inside and outside of Ukraine, for whom one their role in a modern society. The impris- handling of the games, you can be pretty “Russian world” (“Russkii mir”) is the ultimate goal. And there are those who want onment of opposition leader Yulia certain that foreign correspondents will to see Ukraine split apart, its independence destroyed. So the draft law can truly be Tymoshenko only appeared to demon- produce copy invariably critical of the dangerous. strate Regionnaire hostility toward regime. The games will not be a story – But it is also the case that the parliamentary elections are approaching and it is women and democracy. Worse, unless the Ukrainian team manages to convenient for certain deputies to show their electorate that they are defending their Regionnaire intransigence on the issue pull off an upset victory. But Ukraine’s language rights. Former President Leonid Kravchuk described the situation thus: suggested that the regime was purpose- descent into authoritarianism, rampant “Discussion of the language question in the Parliament is a deliberate provocation.” fully snubbing European values and Regionnaire corruption, Ms. Tymoshenko’s So, what’s a little brawl if it can mean re-election? blithely making itself an international imprisonment, violence against women, pariah. President Yanukovych’s palatial lifestyle, Unsurprisingly, once several European the sex industry and many other dark leaders called for boycotting the games as sides of life in Yanukostan will be. long as Ms. Tymoshenko languishes in jail, Expect FEMEN, the vocal group of June Turning the pages back... anti-Yanukovych bandwagoning asserted young bare-chested feminist radicals, to itself with a vengeance – even Russia’s be in the news on a daily basis. Expect Last year, on June 9, 2011, the European Parliament issued a famed human rights champions, Vladimir English-speaking representatives of the 9 resolution that warned Ukraine to stop using criminal law as an Putin and Dmitri Medvedev, joined – and unified democratic opposition to be brief- 2011 instrument of pressure on the opposition. it quickly became evident that no one in ing foreign correspondents on the rotten Yevhen Zakharov, a member of the Ukrainian Human Rights Europe wants to give the Ukrainian presi- underbelly of Mr. Yanukovych’s Ukraine. Union, told RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service on June 10, 2011, that a dent the benefit of the doubt. Expect the journalists to be single-minded refusal by “democratic countries” to issue visas to Ukrainian offi- As one European analyst put it, “What in their pursuit of stories that show the cials implicated in infringing on human rights, as well as freezing their assets abroad, was a few years ago called ‘Ukraine could help end what he called “human rights violations” and “political persecution” in Regionnaires as the thugs and crooks they Ukraine. “One has to understand that in order to introduce such sanctions it is necessary fatigue’ in the EU, a feeling of disappoint- are, have been and always will be. to have clear evidence that political persecution took place,” he said. ment with the failure of pursuing long- The games will be a public relations Taras Stetskiv, a national deputy in the Verkhovna Rada and a member of the Our Ukraine promised reforms by Yushchenko and disaster for the Yanukovych regime. As – People’s Self-Defense faction, told RFE/RL on June 10, 2011, that the final decision on the Tymoshenko, has now turned into active the People First Foundation puts it, “Euro appeal of the opposition factions to Western countries would be made that week. irritation with Yanukovych’s administra- 2012 is rapidly turning into the farce of The list of officials whom opposition factions suggested for sanctions against included tion. Not a very good mood to attend the the century with thousands of unsold the procurator-general, several of his subordinates and a number of judges. forthcoming football championship for tickets, government delegations threaten- In her blog post titled “Segregation?” Hanna Herman, an adviser to President Viktor Ukraine.” ing a boycott and the national reputation Yanukovych and head of the presidential administration’s humanitarian department, said being dragged through the gutter and all the preparation of “blacklists” of officials reminded her of “fascist methods” of segregation Dr. Alexander J. Motyl is professor of because of the arrogance of those in for different ethnic groups such as Jews and Roma. political science at Rutgers University- power who believed it would all be so The text of the European Parliament’s resolution cited the Partnership and Cooperation Newark. The article above was the May 18 simple.” Agreement signed between the European Union and Ukraine, which entered into force on entry on Dr. Motyl’s blog “Ukraine’s Orange And just think: a few short months March 1, 1998, and the bill on preventing and tackling corruption that was adopted by the after, Ukrainians will go to the polls in Verkhovna Rada on April 7, 2011, and went into effect on July 1, 2011. Blues,” which appears on the World Affairs parliamentary elections. Mr. Yanukovych, The resolution noted the Ukrainian government’s failure to implement comprehensive journal website (www.worldaffairsjournal. reform of the judiciary, measures to ensure the rule of law in criminal investigations and org). Source URL: http://www.worldaffairs- who has centralized all power in his own prosecutions, widespread corruption and abuse of power. It cited the cases against former journal.org/blog/alexander-j-motyl/loom- hands, will have no one to blame but him- ing-soccer-disaster-ukraine. It is reprinted self for the Regionnaires’ remarkable (Continued on page 18) here with permission from the author. record of failures. Expect voters to agree. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 7

FOR THE RECORD Establishing the rule of law in Ukraine: Building a modern society Speech by U.S. Ambassador John F. Tefft to corruption, government excesses and mis- Council of Europe and European Union prior to detaining a suspect pending trial. the students of the National University of conduct, and to demand change. Whether leaders for its adoption of European stan- Indeed, it places a burden on the prosecu- Kyiv-Mohyla Academy School of Law on Ukraine’s law will have a similar effect will dards. It is encouraging that President tor to show that no less restrictive mea- April 19. The text was released by the U.S. depend upon how forcefully the public Yanukovych announced his intention to sures than detention will suffice to ensure Embassy Kyiv. demands compliance and whether an inde- send the final version of the Code to the the suspect or defendant’s appearance in pendent judiciary will enforce it. Sen. Council of Europe for a final analysis before court and law abidingness during the CONCLUSION Robert Kennedy once said, “Every society signing it. Through our Department of investigation and trial. This should be a sig- gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What Justice, we worked cooperatively with oth- nificant burden for the prosecutor to meet Legal reform challenges is equally true is that every community ers in the government to support the draft- for persons accused of non-violent offens- facing Ukraine gets the kind of law enforcement it insists ing of this law. es, and without a history of prior convic- So what reforms, specifically, are we on.” This law is not perfect, and I’m sure tions. To order detention, a judge must encouraging the government of Ukraine to unforeseen problems will reveal themselves issue a reasoned decision, and the period of Judicial reform undertake on a priority basis? None are during its implementation and will need to detention ordered cannot exceed six more important to the rule of law than Let me turn to judicial reform. There can be fixed. Nevertheless, the law wisely cre- months. To continue to detain a person, the establishing a strong, independent, and be no doubt that the Law on the Judiciary ates a brand new criminal justice system prosecutor must again meet the same bur- corruption-free judiciary. Equally impor- and Status of Judges passed in July 2010 based upon the principle of an adversarial den of proof of no less restrictive alterna- tant is the establishment of a more reliable was a much-needed step forward, but sig- system. In essence, the law replaces a pros- tives to detention. Detention orders are and fair criminal justice system, which will nificant changes are required to bring it in ecutor-dominated system with a system also immediately appealable by defense begin with the adoption of a Criminal line with the recommendations of the where defense advocates have an enhanced counsel. Procedure Code consistent with European Venice Commission. Many important role and the courts are the final arbiters of To make this system work, suspects and norms. USAID, the Department of Justice reforms were codified in the law, including disputed issues, and the courts are ulti- defendants must have qualified lawyers and other agencies of the U.S. government fair, transparent, and merit-based judicial mately responsible for protecting the rights who think proactively about how to defend have worked closely with Ukrainian selection and disciplinary procedures, the of the accused and victims. their clients and when they cannot afford authorities, the European Union and the random assignment of cases, and the post- Significantly, the new Code prohibits the such counsel, the government must pro- Council of Europe to make proposals to ing of judicial disciplinary decisions and a use of evidence which was illegally vide qualified and independent counsel conform these laws to international and judicial misconduct complaint form on the obtained and expands defendants’ right to free of charge. The government of Ukraine European standards, and the recommenda- Internet. In the areas where the law still and access to counsel before questioning is wisely reworking to improve its law on tions of the Venice Commission and the falls short, President Viktor Yanukovych by police and throughout the process. the bar and is beginning to implement a Council of Europe in particular. has ordered further amendments in line Finally, to ensure the protection of funda- free legal aid system under a law passed Andrew Jackson, the seventh president with Venice Commission recommenda- mental human rights, this new code last year. The transition to defense counsel of the United States of America, declared, tions, which would represent an important requires that it be interpreted consistently knowledgeable and qualified to meet these “All the rights secured to the citizens under next step in advancing judicial reform in with the European Convention on Human new challenges will be painful but neces- the Constitution are worth nothing, and a Ukraine. Rights and the European Court’s decisions. sary, especially for attorneys already prac- mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by Unfortunately, some of the proposed This requirement is a truly remarkable ticing for years under the broken system. an independent and virtuous judiciary.” It is amendments to the Law on the Judiciary change for any post-Soviet legal system. Let me also say a word about jury trials, no secret that Ukrainians do not believe do not advance judicial reform in a manner The new Criminal Procedure Code also because most Americans are proud of our that their legal system – criminal or civil – consistent with European and internation- gives prosecutors an essential tool for dis- jury system and the power that it grants to is independent of political interference. al standards. In particular, it is critical that mantling criminal organizations and con- ordinary citizens to participate in the jus- Many international observers agree – and all judicial reform initiatives preserve and spiracies – the use of guilty pleas and coop- tice system. The new Criminal Procedure not solely based on the appearance of further the independence of the judiciary eration agreements. In the experience of Code allows for a type of “jury” for crimes selective prosecution of political opposition and its institutions, including especially the U.S. prosecutors, it is only through the use with the possibility of life imprisonment. leaders in recent months. There are many Supreme Court, whose role and status of such plea bargains and cooperation The “jury” will be composed of two judges other indicators of a dysfunctional legal under the new law are a particular concern agreements that investigators are able to and three laypeople and decisions will be system, including the sense that corporate of the Venice Commission and other inter- prosecute the higher echelons of criminal made based upon a majority vote. Time raider activity is on the rise, with the assis- national observers, including the United organizations, whether the crimes involve will tell whether this system will work as tance of some lawyers, prosecutors, judges States. fraud, corruption or human trafficking. well as a jury of only citizens alone, but I and law enforcement agents. While the importance of bolstering the This is because the testimony of insiders is recommend that you continue to closely Moreover, Ukraine’s abysmal record role of the Supreme Court as the ultimate essential to identify and prove the roles of monitor and debate this issue. before the European Court of Human arbiter of the rights and freedoms of various conspirators and to find key evi- Juries can be especially effective in coun- Rights suggests serious problems. In 2011, Ukrainians cannot be understated, the dence and assets. tries with histories of corruption and Ukraine ranked third from the bottom, independence of all judges is obviously That is all potentially good news. To extraordinary prosecutorial power. Russia’s with 105 judgments against the country. important. Independence at all levels of make it work, however, prosecutors and recent experience with jury trials might also Adverse rulings included the following vio- courts is threatened by, among other police must follow the law – including be closely examined; on the whole, the jury lations: Length of Civil and Criminal things, the role the prosecution plays in the those provisions which might make their system there has reportedly improved both Proceedings (66 individual instances), High Council of Justice, including in exploit- jobs more difficult – and judges must the quality of trials and the perception of Right to Liberty and Security (42), Right to ing the vague language of the oath of judg- enforce the laws. For example, suspects the results. While attempts to tamper with a Fair Trial (21) and Inhuman or Degrading es, which the High Council enforces to and defendants who are not free to leave juries will undoubtedly occur, and they Treatment (15). intimidate judges who do not grant prose- when approached by police will have to be should be dealt with in a fashion that will To be sure, within the past two years, the cution requests for detention and specific advised of their rights to remain silent and deter future attempts, it is equally true that Verkhovna Rada has adopted new laws on sentences. to be represented by counsel before currently attempts are frequently made to the civil service, free legal aid, and counter- Over the past year, we worked with the answering police questions. The code is tamper with the independence of judges. ing corruption, trafficking-in-persons and Commission on Strengthening Democracy structured to make detention the most money laundering. If effectively implement- and Rule of Law led by MP and former unusual and not the most common mea- Shift in lawyers’ mindset ed, these laws could help Ukraine address a Minister of Justice Serhii Holovatiy on sure of restraint to ensure a person’s Beyond institutional changes to the rela- number of problems cited in the 2010 amendments to do that which were sent to appearance for further proceedings. Police tive influence of judges, prosecutors, and report of the Parliamentary Assembly of the the Presidential Administration on will be required to promptly notify family defense lawyers, a change of culture among Council of Europe, or PACE, including those December 20. We were concerned to see members of the whereabouts of a detained lawyers is needed. Changes are taking related to access to justice, improving the no reference to these proposed amend- person. If defense lawyers and courts are place as shown by the increasing number capacity of Ukraine’s bureaucracy to govern ments included in the Presidential doing their jobs, it should now be very diffi- of lawyers doing pro bono work, which has effectively, and protecting and assisting Administration’s recently stated judicial cult to deny a lawyer access to his or her become an essential part of the legal pro- Ukraine’s most vulnerable populations. reform priorities and hope that the client. Without so many involuntary or fession in much of the world. These “free- Likewise, the passage of the new elec- Presidential Administration considers coerced confessions, real evidence derived of-charge” legal services provide access to toral law, with enough compromise to gain them as soon as possible and introduces from real police investigative work will the justice system for individuals who oth- the support of much of the opposition, will them in the Rada. These amendments have to be obtained to detain people and to erwise are unable to afford quality legal hopefully help to improve the conduct of would put into place critical improvements convict them. services. Today, the American Bar free and fair elections – again, if properly to the judicial appointment and discipline To make your new system work, courts Association Model Rules of Professional implemented. The passage of the Law on processes, and help to restore some of the will also be under increased pressure to be Conduct urge “all lawyers to provide a min- Access to Public Information also has the powers and infrastructure of the Supreme professional, independent and accountable, imum of fifty hours of pro bono services potential eventually to increase govern- Court. and qualified defense lawyers must play a annually,” arguing that “personal involve- ment transparency considerably, and hope- more dynamic and aggressive role in insist- Criminal Procedure Code ment in the problems of the disadvantaged fully accountability as well. In the United ing that their client’s rights be observed by can be one of the most rewarding experi- States, the Freedom of Information Act is The new Criminal Procedure Code, the police, prosecutors and the courts. For ences in the life of a lawyer.” Attorneys an incredibly powerful tool for the press, which was just passed by the Verkhovna example, the law provides for open and civil society and the general public to fight Rada last week, was praised in draft by the adversarial proceedings before a judge – (Continued on page 18) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23

Between 1991 and 2001 there was hope Boycotting the upcoming soccer games in in 2002 when it was revealed that Ukraine Chicago conference... in the Canadian government that Russia Ukraine by certain European entities is not had transferred a sophisticated defense sys- would become a democratic nation. With the answer, however. Can Ukraine get back tem to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. (Continued from page 1) the emergence of Vladimir Putin, it became on track? The October elections will be very Despite arduous efforts for the develop- however, “has always remained reticent. clear that hostility by the Russian govern- closely monitored by the European Union. ment of a NATO Membership Action Plan Today we wonder if Ukraine still wants to ment towards an independent Ukraine Ms. Paul also mentioned Ukraine’s continu- (MAP) by the Bush administration, the idea was rejected by Germany and France at the be part of Europe.” would increase. Mr. Robinson said by 2007, ing relations with the EU such as coopera- 2008 NATO conference in Bucharest. In “The geographical center of Europe is in increased Russian assertiveness brought tion on the war on piracy. Isolating Ukraine 2009 the Ukrainian Parliament approved Ukraine,” declared Ambassador Herbst. “It significant changes in the global environ- is not the answer, she concluded. the creation of a NATO information and doc- is a bellwether for Europe.” Ukraine has ment. Canada has had no “reset” with Mr. Wilson declared that “Ukraine umentation center in Kyiv. In 2010, however, much to offer Europe, including rich natural Russia, however. The Canadian government remains the linchpin of European security.” President Viktor Yanukovych declared that resources and “an educated population that is deeply troubled by the present treatment He compared the Bucharest NATO confer- Ukrainian membership in NATO “might has the potential to transform the world,” of Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine. Although ence with the NATO conference in Chicago. President George W. Bush supported NATO emerge at some point, but we will not see it he explained. Referencing the famous Repin Ukraine has not been responsive to NATO membership for Ukraine in Bucharest. So in the immediate future.” During his visit to painting, “A Letter to the Sultan,” Mr. Herbst membership recently, Canada will continue did Poland and Hungary. Mr. Bush even vis- Brussels in that same year, Mr. Yanukovych reminded his audience that Ukraine’s elite to push for a Ukraine within NATO, Mr. ited Ukraine prior to Bucharest, signaling stated that there would be no change in has always been suspicious of big power Robinson underscored. his support. He would have visited earlier Ukraine’s status. Speaking in Moscow later, centers. “It’s no coincidence that the Greek- Mr. Nalyvaichenko affirmed that he rep- but Mr. Yushchenko and Ms. Tymoshenko he reiterated his position that Ukraine Catholic Church emerged in Ukraine... it resents a group in Ukraine that supports had not yet formed a government. In would remain non-aligned. Mr. Kozak asked was Ukraine’s way of establishing its identi- NATO membership. Support for European Bucharest, Ukraine was at the top of the his panelists. “So what went wrong?” ty” [between two powers.] Today, there are integration and NATO membership is grow- agenda; in Chicago it is not even being men- Speaking from the European perspective, authoritarian tendencies in eastern and ing among Ukrainians, he said, unfortunate- tioned, he commented. Mr. Sherr said that NATO has become aware southern Ukraine. President Leonid ly, Soviet disinformation concerning NATO – “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not guaran- of its own limitations, especially vis-a-vis the Kravchuk accepted the idea of a strong civil as an evil specter of Western domination – teed,” Mr. Wilson reminded the audience. Russian gas situation. Expectations were society while President Leonid Kuchma still lingers. Given the influence that Ukraine has a choice: continuing the current high following the Orange Revolution, but moved toward a kind of “soft authoritarian- Moscow exerts on the Ukrainian media, cur- situation or U.S.– European-style democra- they were not met; transparency did not ism,” which led to a kind of “Ukraine rent perceptions of NATO remain filtered cy. Internationally, Ukraine has been a materialize in Ukraine. Globalization after fatigue” in Washington. President Viktor through the Russian prism. Nevertheless, responsible partner, he said, but internally, 9/11 had a profound effect on NATO. So has Yushchenko absorbed the idea of a civil the Ukrainian opposition is united and sup- Ukraine “is becoming like Donetsk.” the emergence of Ukraine’s policy of neu- society and did much to restore it. ports Ms. Tymoshenko. We believe that Corruption leaves Ukraine open to “outside, trality, which is “essentially meaningless.” Today, Ukraine remains a bulwark against Ukraine’s current posture of neutrality is a nefarious forces.” Relationships with Ukraine is vulnerable to Russia and to Russian imperialism, but Ukraine fatigue has mistake and we oppose it, Mr. Nalyvaicheno Ukraine need to be maintained, just as they broadcast its intentions is not in Ukraine’s returned to Washington, the ambassador stated. were in the pre-Orange revolution days. If best interest, Mr. Sherr argued. noted Ukraine requires a “nuanced Ms. Paul said that Ukraine remains an Ukraine fails, Mr. Putin’s approach [man- Mr. Larrabee stated that, while NATO approach” from Washington, Mr. Herbst con- important part of the EU outreach, but that aged democracy] will be legitimized. projects a negative image in Ukraine, this is cluded, but the U.S. doesn’t “do nuance well.” Ukraine is divided. Russia may be the [exte- In presenting the Russian perspective, not the case in other former Warsaw Pact As a result, “the only hand reaching out to rior] enemy but “Ukraine is its own worse Mr. Sherr emphasized that he was not nations. At the same time, some European Ukraine today is that of Russia.” [interior] enemy,” she pointed out. Ukraine’s speaking for himself but as he believes the nations are still under the impression that Ambassador Robinson stressed the stra- leadership has dug itself a hole and Russians view Ukraine and its membership Ukraine is not quite a nation. Russia was tegic importance of Ukraine for Canada. Ukraine’s detractors in Europe, such as in NATO. Moscow believes NATO member- opposed to Ukraine’s membership in NATO, Canada supports democracy and rule of Angela Merkel are taking advantage of this. ship for Ukraine would be a threat, he but Ukraine dropped its earlier objections law abroad; it remains sensitive to Ukraine Ukraine’s present leadership does not declared. Even today, NATO is viewed as the and decided to join NATO’s Partnership for and its neighbors. The ambassador understand the meaning of the rule of law enemy for the Russian military. Ukraine, for Peace. It was a wise political move. acknowledged the important role of and how democracy should function. This is Russians, is an identity issue. Russia wants President Kuchma moved towards NATO in Ukrainian Canadians in Canadian affairs, tragic because Ukraine was once viewed as “brotherly relations” with Ukraine, which in order to gain leverage with Boris Yeltsin, and he declared that the Ukrainian commu- “the beacon of democracy” among the post- practice means Russian dominance. This is who then signed the Russia-Ukraine nity and Canada both share the same inter- Soviet states. Ukraine needs a new [young- Russia’s “overarching objective” regarding Friendship Agreement. est in Ukraine today. er] generation of leadership, stated Ms. Paul. Ukraine, he stated. The high-water mark for Ukraine’s mem- Mr. Putin fears NATO membership for bership in NATO was Bucharest, which Ukraine because he knows it will necessari- came and went. During the 2008 Russo- ly lead to change in Ukraine’s internal poli- Georgian War, the United States did nothing, tics, which would be a threat to Russia’s and NATO realized its helplessness against style of governing. Mr. Putin knows that Russian aggression. Since then, European Russia is strong vis-à-vis Ukraine, but its support for the enlargement of NATO has strategic assets are diminishing. He wants to dwindled. settle his Ukrainian problem, to “reach clo- President Bush supported Ukraine but sure,” Mr. Sherr said. President Barack Obama has remained cir- Representing the current Ukrainian per- cumspect in his approach, Dr. Larrabee spective, Alexander Alexandrovich of Kyiv, observed. Diverted by the Middle East, the formerly of the Embassy of Ukraine in United States has had less time to focus on Washington, defended Ukraine’s present the post-Soviet space. Ignoring Ukraine and policy of neutrality by pointing out that his- moving towards Russia will ultimately have torically Ukraine has been pulled by both a negative effect on Georgian, Moldovan and the West and the East. “Both sides have even Belarusian aspirations. Today, Ukraine been tried [by Ukraine] with little success.” has an identity crisis. Changing Ukraine’s current negative attitudes toward NATO will Given the current dichotomy in Europe, neu- take time. As in the past, the United States trality is the best choice for Ukraine for the should become involved with Ukraine’s mili- Lesia Kuropas time being, concluded Mr. Alexandrovich. tary. The present risk to Ukraine is not Damon Wilson speaks during the conference on “Assessing Ukraine-NATO Relations.” However, he added that neutrality may not external, it’s internal, Dr. Larrabee noted. be permanent. Speaking from the Canadian perspective, The afternoon panel, moderated by Ihor Prof. Luciuk began his provocative remarks Kozak, chair, International Affairs Committee by stating that he once believed the Western of the League of Ukrainian Canadians, con- powers were truly interested in a free sisted of Mr. Sherr; Dr. Stephen Larrabee, Ukraine. This perception changed once he European Security Chair, RAND Corporation; began reading the historical archives. In a Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, professor of political 1931 British intelligence report, for exam- geography at the Royal Military College of ple, Ukrainian leaders were described as Canada; Dr. Oleksandr Sushko, research “only just emerging from the status of ‘semi- director, Institute for Euro-Atlantic intellectual’ and have a decidedly oriental Cooperation; Ian Brzezinski, senior fellow in kink in their brains.” Another report the Atlantic Council’s International Security described the Ukrainian leadership as “a Program; and Jan Pielko, director of the collection of scalawags.” Polish Ukrainian Cooperation Foundation Dr. Luciuk questioned the wisdom of (PAUC) in Warsaw. Ukraine’s leaders when they turned over Mr. Kozak began with a brief overview of their nuclear capabilities to Russia. If North past NATO-Ukraine relations. In 1995 Korea, Pakistan, India, Israel and possibly Ukraine became the first country of the Iran are nuclear powers, he asked, “what’s Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) so scary about Ukes with Nukes?” (mem- to enter NATO’s Partnership for Peace bers of the audience cheered at that com- Program. A NATO-Ukraine Commission was Andrew Robinson (left) of Canada and Valentyn Nalyvaichenko of Ukraine. established in 1997. Relations deteriorated (Continued on page 9) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 9

He said, “Russia without Ukraine is like a Chicago conference... person without a soul.” Kyivan-Rus’ repre- (Continued from page 8) sents a certain spiritual foundation for the Russian. Timothy Snyder’s book ment.) Ukraine was afforded membership in “Bloodlines” (a history of the horrors of the NATO’s Partnership for Peace, but NATO is Nazi and Soviet invasions of Poland and essentially a partnership for war, Dr. Luciuk Ukraine) provides the best rationale for continued. Ukraine’s inability to join NATO NATO and its expansion. was the result of Mr. Putin’s personalization Panelists later continued their discussion of politics. He courted France’s Jacques with responses. Chirac and Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi. Mr. Dr. Sushko stated that it was a good thing Putin’s most successful courtship was with that Ukraine gave up its nuclear warheads. German prime minister Gerhardt Schroeder, “Would I want Yanukovych with nuclear who – after vigorously opposing NATO weapons?” he asked. membership for Ukraine and Georgia – was Mr. Sherr emphasized his belief that rewarded with a paid Gazprom board chair- Ukraine’s greatest danger is Russia, which manship of the Nord Stream Project that believes it can take Ukraine apart. He said pumps gas through the Baltic Sea to he believes NATO has become disconnected Lesia Kuropas Germany. from its historical roots and in so doing its In order to foil NATO expansion, Mr. moral roots as well. Today NATO is going Amanda Paul of the Brussels-based John Herbst, a former U.S. ambassador European Policy Center. to Ukraine. Putin’s goal has always been to keep NATO through the motions; it doesn’t know where disunited, Dr. Luciuk said. He also men- it wants to go, Mr. Sherr commented. tioned Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science Chicago is not an enlargement summit, and International Affairs, which created the declared Mr. Brzezinski, “it’s a reset sum- Bipartisan Commission on U.S. Policy mit.” As Russia becomes increasingly unsta- toward Russia, co-chaired by former U.S. ble, it grows increasingly more dangerous, Sens. Gary Hart and Chuck Hagel. It was the more apt to solve its problems with greater so-called Hagel/Hart Commission that assertiveness. Shale is abundant in Poland encouraged the Obama administration to and Ukraine, he stated. How would things adopt its current “reset” with Russia. As a change in the world if a U.S./Poland/ result of Mr. Putin’s clever manipulations of Ukraine shale consortium would emerge? NATO leaders, Dr. Luciuk concluded, he asked. “Ukraine’s door to NATO is currently closed.” Banquet program Dr. Sushko mentioned that the NATO summit in Bucharest wasn’t a total loss Just prior to the conference banquet, par- because it provided Ukraine with an instru- ticipants were treated to a spirited perfor- ment for gauging Kyiv’s progress towards mance by Chicago’s renowned Hromovytsia consolidating a government and a civil soci- dance ensemble. The banquet commenced ety based on democracy and the rule of law. following a cocktail hour. Master of ceremo- This instrument has helped Ukraine move nies for the banquet was the dynamic Marta toward Euro-Atlantic reforms. Ukraine Farion, president of the Kyiv Mohyla needs more work in order to enter NATO as Foundation of America. The guest speaker was Dr. Serhiy Kvit, an equal partner and to make a real contri- In discussion between sessions are (from left): Serhiy Kvit of Kyiv, Lubomyr Luciuk bution to the NATO mission. This is not the president of the National University of Kyiv of Kingston, Ontario, and Myron B. Kuropas of DeKalb, Ill. time for a referendum on NATO member- Mohyla Academy, whose topic was “National ship for Ukraine, however. It’s important to Renewal Through Education.” Ukrainian ideology was merely a cover, a form that faith in God and Ukraine, a conviction that first consolidate a segment of society in sup- higher education is still captive to the Soviet concealed the imperialistic essence of the has sustained the Ukrainian nation port of NATO. Ukraine’s civil society is grow- approach, he explained, and Kyiv Mohyla Russian state... Russian chauvinism, Russian throughout its long and torturous march to ing and this will ultimately create a critical University is in the forefront of the Bologna imperialism and Russia’s efforts to grab independence. We believe that in place of mass of informed citizens who act in process in Ukraine, which would place what does not belong to her and to establish the current regime will come a government Ukraine’s interests regardless of who is in Ukrainian universities on an equal footing the limits of ‘special interests’ have not dis- worthy of the Ukrainian people that will power, Dr. Sushko concluded. with Western institutions of higher educa- appeared,” Dr. Ohryzko stated. defend Ukraine’s Constitution and democ- The NATO perspective on the afternoon tion. “Is it not time for Western leaders to racy, civil society and the rule of law, territo- The keynote address was delivered by Dr. panel was presented by Mr. Brzezinski, who finally understand one very simple truth? rial integrity and national independence. Ohryzko who began his remarks with a mentioned that he had lived for two years in Appeasing an aggressor only encourages We further believe that in place of Russia’s Kyiv as an NGO volunteer. It was President review of the historical reasons for him to further aggression... Here I would like hegemonic threat will come membership Kuchma who initiated Ukraine’s initial Ukraine’s current situation. He described to give U.S. President George W. Bush and for Ukraine in the European Union and approach to NATO, he said. As long as Ukraine as “expendable material,” a kind of his administration their due for having wor- NATO, leading to a new era of strengthened Ukraine’s status as a nation remains ambig- “imperial humus” in the Russian empire. thily upheld the policy of protecting democ- uous, however, Russia will never give up its “The question of whose fault this was is not racy and freedom, including with respect to security in the Euro-Atlantic area and a imperialist ambitions. entirely rhetorical. For us Ukrainians, it is Ukraine,” Dr. Ohryzko said. “I am pleased to Europe that is whole, free, and at peace. Dumping nukes was a positive move for unpleasant and painful because, despite all recall that in December 2008 U.S. Secretary Historical justice will not be denied the Ukraine, he said, because it created good our attempts to put the blame for our prob- [of State] Condoleezza Rice and I signed the people of Ukraine. In this we believe!” will at a time when Ukraine needed it. lems on someone else, the answer is entirely NATO-Ukraine Special Partnership Charter, * * * President Bush pushed for NATO member- simple: in reality, it is we Ukrainians who whereby we took another step in the direc- AUTHOR’S NOTE: Ukrainians owe a ship for Ukraine but was rebuffed because are at fault... the main responsibility for the tion of strengthening Ukraine’s security...” great debt of gratitude to the international he may have rushed the decision. defeat of the Ukrainian national revolution “In the 21st century there is no place for organizers and participants, especially to Nevertheless, Ukraine has remained at the beginning of the 20th century lies empires in any form... A powerful North Borys Potapenko, who worked so diligently engaged with NATO – in Kosovo, for exam- unquestionably with its leaders, especially Atlantic center of power should be created... to make the event so successful, to those ple, and by sending a medical team to those who were infected by the bacillus of and Ukraine should be a part of it,” he con- Chicagoans on the ground – especially Afghanistan. Ukrainian military officers, socialism.” tinued. “Having said this, I am in no way Walter Tun of Selfreliance, Paul Bandriwsky, moreover, regularly attend a NATO officers’ Arguing that, while France and Great shifting the main responsibility for the and the energetic Marta Farion – and to the school in Europe, and Ukraine has joined Britain were aware of Bolshevik crimes, Dr. future of Ukrainians from Ukrainians them- many sponsors: the Ukrainian Congress NATO in the war against piracy. Ohryzko continued, “These crimes were selves,” concluded Dr. Ohryzko. “I sincerely Committee of America (Illinois branch), Russia’s invasion of Georgia had a chilling ignored after the war. Once again the politi- believe that changes are not far off...Ukraine Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Bank, effect on Ukraine and NATO, Mr. Brzezinski cal dimension trumped the moral one. But must finally become Ukrainian, democratic, MB Financial Bank, Selfreliance Ukrainian noted. Today, the United States seems disen- his situation can be rectified even today by and European. Glory to Ukraine!” American Federal Credit Union, Budunist gaged with NATO at a time when it should holding an international tribunal to con- Following remarks by Orest Steciw, Credit Union; Ukrainian American Freedom lead, not remain passive. The U.S. needs to demn communism. Ukraine, the U.S. and national president of League of Ukrainian Foundation; Organization for the Defense of engage its allies, especially Germany and Canada should be the initiators of such a Canadians, and Stefan Kaczurak, national Four Freedoms in Ukraine. League of France, and to work for a more positive process.” president of the Organization for the Ukrainian Canadians, Ucrainica Research response towards NATO within Ukraine. Suggesting that some in Europe once Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, par- Representing the Russian perspective on looked at Ukraine “through Moscow-tinted ticipants enjoyed a choral performance by Institute, League of Ukrainian Canadian the afternoon panel, Mr. Pielko declared that glasses,” Dr. Ohryzko said the U.S. and the Ukrainian American Youth Association Women, Ukrainian National Association, Russia needs NATO in order to have “a safe Canada are “playing a special role” today. He (UAYA). Providence Association of Ukrainian enemy.” Modernizing its armed forces is a thanked “the powerful Ukrainian communi- A statement was later issued by the Catholics, and Women’s Association for the top priority. The real enemy for Russia is ty” in the U.S. and Canada for their struggle: presidents of the North American member- Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine. China. Russia’s goal is to keep Ukraine out of “your position, your voice and your will organizations of the International The entire conference was simulcast on NATO and the European Union. The ulti- inspired those who remained behind the Conference in Support of Ukraine which Channel 5 in Ukraine and on YouTube. In mate goal is to re-establish the influence and Iron Curtain,” he said. ended with the following declaration: addition, some 50,000 people in Ukraine control Moscow enjoyed within the Warsaw Russia has not changed. “The history of “We share with our Ukrainian brethren were able to watch the proceedings on the Pact. the USSR has borne out that Communist in our ancestral homeland an unshakeable Internet. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23 Ukraine co-hosting European soccer championship Ukraine and Poland are automatic Cup. But English football is among the best June 19 – Sweden versus France, entrants in the group stage as co-hosts of in Europe. They are a good strong team.” Olympiiskii Stadium, Kyiv the tournament. Ukraine debuts in the final tournament as an independent state, hav- Ukraine’s match schedule: Play-off matches in Ukraine: ing previously participated as part of the June 11 – Ukraine versus Sweden, June 23 – Quarterfinals, 1st place Soviet Union. The top two teams from each Olympiiskii Stadium, Kyiv Group C versus 2nd place Group D, group advance out of group play and into June 15 – Ukraine versus France, Donbas Arena, Donetsk the play-offs. Donbas Arena, Donetsk June 24 – Quarterfinals, 1st place Ukraine was assigned to Group D, which June 19 – Ukraine versus England, Group D versus 2nd place Group C, includes Sweden, France and England. Donbas Arena, Donetsk Olympiiskii Stadium, Kyiv Coach Oleh Blokhin stated after the June 27 – Semifinal (W25 verses group draw: “My reaction is quite normal – Other matches hosted in Ukraine include: W27), Donbas Arena, Donetsk I believe we got good teams, there are no June 9 – Netherlands versus bad teams here. This is one of the best Denmark, Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv Final match: European Championships, where the best June 9 – Portugal versus Germany, July 1 – (TBD), Olympiiskii Poland and Ukraine are set to co-host European teams are represented. Arena Lviv, Lviv Stadium, Kyiv the 14th European Soccer Championship, Therefore I feel fine about it. It could have June 11 – France versus England, also known as the Euro Cup, on June 8-July been better, it could have been worse. The Donbas Arena, Donetsk Matches will be broadcast in the U.S. on 1, with the final match to be played in games will show everything. June 13 – Netherlands verses ESPN and in Canada on The Sports Network Kyiv’s Olympiiskii Stadium. “It’s positive [playing Sweden and Germany, Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv (TSN) and Reseau des sports (RDS). In the The quadrennial tournament will fea- France after recent losses to them], June 13 – Denmark versus Portugal, U.S., radio broadcasts will be on ESPN radio ture 16 teams in four groups (A, B, C, D), because the team wants a return match. Arena Lviv, Lviv (check local listings and frequencies). A which earned their spots in these groups When I spoke to the guys, and from what June 15 – Sweden versus England, radio station was not listed for Canada. from the qualifying matches played among they said I think they want that return Olympiiskii Stadium, Kyiv In Ukraine, the matches will be broad- 51 countries between August 2010 and match. The England team is the England June 17 – P o r t u g a l v e r s u s cast on the National Television Company of November 2011. The next Euro Cup, in team, although recently the English nation- Netherlands, Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv Ukraine (NTCU) and Telekanal Ukrayina, 2016 (location to be determined), will have al team hasn’t been achieving top results in June 17 – D e n m a r k v e r s u s with radio feeds on the National Radio 24 teams in the group stage. the European Championship or the World Germany, Arena Lviv, Lviv Company of Ukraine (NRCU).

was rumored to be moving to a French club. with Vorskla Poltava, after being bought by But Football Federation of Ukraine President Shakhtar in 2006. He was on loan to his Ukraine announces its team Hryhori Surkis squashed the rumor when he previous club for the 2006-2007 season, stated that Gusev, Milevsky and Ruslan and in 2007-2008 he replaced Bohdan by Matthew Dubas and Ihor Stelmach Key pLAyers Rotan are Dynamo’s future. He scored five Shust as the main goalkeeper for Shakhtar. If Ukraine has any hopes of advancing goals during Dynamo’s 2007-2008 season Internationally, he played for Ukraine’s Ukraine’s official 23-man team for the out of the group stage, specific players of and four more for the national team before a U-21 team with 20 matches under his belt. Euro 2012 was announced by coach Oleh Ukraine’s national team are going to have knee injury sidelined him for half a year. He was part of the 2006 World Cup team Blokhin on May 29 in Munich. to lead the way. During the previous Euro qualifier in 2008, and has made more than two dozen inter- The team will include: Gusev tallied four goals for Ukraine. national appearances, letting in four goals. Shevchenko Goalkeepers: Oleksandr Goryainov (FC Milevsky Metalist Kharkiv), Maxym Koval (FC Ukraine’s national team captain with 46 in a tern tiONAL friendlies The half-Belarusian, half-Ukrainian Dynamo Kyiv); Andriy Pyatov (FC Shakhtar goals for the national team is the third- Goalkeeper Oleksandr Bandura played youth soccer in Belarus before mov- Donetsk). highest scorer in the history of European (Metalurg Donetsk), defender Vitaliy ing to Ukraine in 2000. He has played for club competition. His career highlights Mandziuk (Metalist Kharkiv) and midfield- Defenders: Bohdan Butko (FC Dynamo Kyiv since 2002, notching more Illychivets Mariupil), Olexandr Kucher include winning the Ballon d’Or in 2004, er Taras Stepanenko (Dynamo Kyiv) will than 50 goals in his 10 years with the club. not join Ukraine in the European champi- (Shakhtar Donetsk), Taras Mikhalik becoming the third Ukrainian to receive the Milevsky’s international debut came in (Dynamo Kyiv), Yaroslav Rakitskiy honor. Under AC Milan in 2003 he won the onship, but formed part of a 26-man group Belarus while playing for the U-16 national that Ukraine was preparing for internation- (Shakhtar Donetsk), Yevhen Selin (FC UEA Champions League and various league team, before he gained Ukrainian citizen- Vorskla Poltava), Yevhen Khacheridi and cup titles in Ukraine, Italy and England. al friendly matches. Ukraine defeated ship. Following his citizenship confirma- Estonia 4-0 at Kufstein Arena in Kufstein, (Dynamo Kyiv), Vyacheslav Shevchuk As skipper of the 2006 national team, he tion, he participated with Ukraine’s U-17, Austria, on May 28. Ukraine plays against (Shakhtar Donetsk). led Ukraine to the quarterfinals in its first U-19 and U-21 soccer teams. Austria in Kufstein on June 1 and against Midfielders: Olexandr Aliyev (Dynamo FIFA World Cup appearance. With 105 international appearances (caps) under his Aliyev Turkey at Augsburg Arena in Augsburg, Kyiv), Denys Garmash (Dynamo Kyiv), Oleh Germany, on June 5. Gusev (Dynamo Kyiv), Yevhen Konoplyanka belt, “Sheva” is closing out his phenomenal The Russian-born attacking forward for (FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Anatoliy career with his original club, Dynamo Kyiv. Ukraine is know for his spectacular free- Tmqoea u tables kick goals, one of the best in all of Europe. Tymoshchuk (FC Bayern Munich), Andriy Tymoshchuk When asked what is special about his Yarmolenko (Dynamo Kyiv). At age 17, he joined Dynamo Kyiv, where In March 2011 he was named the best was featured mostly with Dynamo-2 Kyiv, of team, coach Oleh Blokhin replied: “We have Forwards: Andriy Voronin (FC Dinamo soccer player in the history of independent the Ukrainian First League (one step below quite a number of quick players, especially Moskva), Marko Devic (Shakhtar Donetsk), Ukraine and one of the main leaders of the the Ukrainian Premier League). His success on the flanks, where both Dynamo Kyiv Artem Milevsky (Dynamo Kyiv), Yevhen national soccer team, frequently captaining with Dynamo-2 led him to being loaned to wingers, Oleg Husiev and Andriy Seleznyov (Shakhtar Donetsk), Andriy Yarmolenko, can create dangerous oppor- the squad in the absence of Shevchenko. Metalurg Zaporizhia of the Ukrainian Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv). tunities. They are very well equipped and With 113 caps under his belt – the all-time Premier League, where he helped the team prepared for the sort of attacking move- G eoALKe per crisis most for a player on the team – he has won advance to the Ukrainian Cup finals. He has ments that may give us a cutting edge.” Ukrainian Footballer of the Year on three 24 caps and has scored six goals in national The team’s first choice for goalkeeper Blokhin was asked what his dream was occasions and participated in the 2006 team play. was Oleksandr Shovkovskiy (Dynamo World Cup. Starting with his home club of for Euro 2012. His answer: “I always try to Kyiv), who was recovering from a shoulder Volyn Lutsk, Tymoshchuk moved on to Yarmolenko win. I think it is not good when someone in injury he sustained during a domestic club Shakhtar Donetsk, winning the Ukrainian A left-footed scoring winger, Yarmolenko sport, and in football in particular, does not match in April. He had surgery two weeks Premier League as captain, the Ukrainian was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, moving strive for perfection. I require the same after the incident. Cup and Ukrainian Super Cup titles. In with his family at the age of 3 to a perma- from my players. Our specific task is to Oleksandr Rybka (Shakhtar Donetsk), 2008 he won the UEFA Cup and UEFA nent home in Chernihiv, Ukraine. He qualify from the group. This is our obliga- the team’s second choice, was scheduled Super Cup as captain of Zenit St. learned soccer in the Kyiv youth system, tion. Let’s reach this target first and then to join the squad as lead keeper, but Petersburg. He has also won Russian playing for the youth club Lokomotiv- we shall see. Our approach to the biggest received a two-year ban from UEFA in Premier League and Russian Super Cup ONIKS. Following three years with Desna tournament on our soil is to move on a January for testing positive for a banned titles. He plays for Germany’s Bayern Chernihiv, he signed a five-year contract step-by-step basis.” diuretic in November 2011. UEFA asked Munich in the Bundesliga, where he has with Dynamo Kyiv in December 2006, National team captain Andriy that FIFA extend the suspension globally, won several league titles. Bayern lost in the where he was placed in Dynamo-2. Shevchenko was asked about his personal preventing Rybka from playing in any finals against England’s Chelsea in this Journalists describe him as the “new goal for Euro 2012. He said: “This is my last international competitions. year’s UEFA Champions League finals. Sheva,” based on his physique, powerful major tournament so I don’t want only to Shakhtar Donetsk filed an appeal to be included in the team, I would like to per- Gusev shot and breakaway speed. The 22-year-old UEFA, but the process can take up to three has the makings of a top-level player for form at my highest level. I won’t come near months. Rybka still trains with Shakhtar He began his career with FC Arsenal years to come. He has scored more than 30 the pitch if I’m not ready. I’ll consult our Donetsk and receives a salary. before moving to Dynamo Kyiv in 2003, goals since joining Dynamo. coach, Oleh Blokhin, on how I can be the Another option for Ukraine’s goalkeep- playing winger and right fullback. After his most use to the team. I’ll do my utmost for ing crisis was Andriy Dykan (Spartak performance in the 2006 World Cup, when Pyatov the needs of our national side.” Moskva), but Dykan was also out, recover- he scored the winning goal against The 27-year-old backup keeper for (Quotes from Oleg Zadernovsky, Ukraine ing from facial injuries. Switzerland in the penalty shootout, Gusev Shakhtar Donetsk began his career in 2002 correspondent for World Soccer.) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 11

Analysis: Ukraine in Group D by Ihor Stelmach The 6-foot-5 captain attempted 34 shots in qualifying, third among all players. Favorite: France Best-case scenario: This fearless, com- Strategy: A flat back four with two petent team is propelled into the semifi- defensive midfielders providing a blanket nals by the dead-ball wizardry of of cover. Three quick, technically gifted Sebastian Larsson, who tallied three goals attacking midfielders then provide ammu- and six assists in qualifying. nition and support to a lone striker. Worst-case scenario: The temperamen- Key player: Yann M’Vila, the much-cov- tal Ibrahimovic lives up to his reputation eted Rennes midfielder led his country in of disappearing in crunch time, dooming two key stats during qualifying: 643 pass- Sweden to a lost campaign. es completed and 24 passes intercepted. Reality: A decent head-to-head record Best-case scenario: Real Madrid’s Karim with England (1-1-3 since 2001) allows Benzema and Manchester City’s Samir this aggressive unit to emerge from the Nasri power a talented squad to the final, group stage. proving they belonged to be on the 2010 Dark horse: England World Cup team. Worst-case scenario: Continued specu- Strategy: Manager Roy Hodgson, a pro- livejournal.com lation surrounding manager Laurent ponent of the 4-4-2 formation, which will Olympiiskii Stadium, Kyiv. Blanc’s future unsettles an easily ruffled likely change when suspended striker team, which finishes last in its group for Wayne Rooney returns for the third match. Reality: Abnormal tourney preparations Best-case scenario: Patriotic home the third consecutive time. Key player: Goalie Joe Hart, Manchester have jinxed the squad with an anticipation crowd cheers iconic Andriy Shevchenko’s Reality: The hottest team in internation- City’s shot stopper played all 720 minutes of doom. It will be a matter of time before swan song, and the Blue-and-Yellow bests al soccer arrives on an 18-match unbeaten of England’s qualifiers, permitting five the team blows up. Sweden (also blue and yellow) in the opening game. The team then ties twice streak. Given a bit of luck, France could goals over eight matches. Long shot: Ukraine ride its flamboyant style of football all the Best-case scenario: England overcomes and makes the quarterfinals. way to its third Euro title. the absence of Rooney in the first two Strategy: Traditional, by-the-book 4-4- Worst-case scenario: Injuries to Andriy matches, inspired by its new manager. 2, although Blokhin’s starting line-up was Pyatov force other goalkeepers into action Contender: Sweden Rooney returns and leads his team into the still undetermined heading into June. and Ukraine is spanked three in a row. Strategy: A 4-2-3-1 formation with semifinals. Key player: Andriy Yarmolenko, capable Reality: An inconsistent, mediocre attacking fullbacks, which can turn into a Worst-case scenario: By the time as a striker or winger, the Dynamo Kyiv squad with a lot of forwards named Andriy 4-4-1-1 against stronger teams. Rooney returns, the team implodes trying scorer combined speed with physicality plays up to its ranking as the tournament’s Key player: Forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to adapt to a new manager, striker and for a team-high four goals in Ukraine’s last second-worst team, ahead only of co-host around whom Sweden has built its squad. captain. eight matches. Poland.

largest LED displays (103.36 square hotel for athletes. The stadium also fea- meters each). The stadium’s grand opening tures a press center and a 500-kilowatt Modern stadiums host games featured the singer Shakira on October 8, electric substation for the lighting system. 2011, and one month later, on November In 2010 the firm STRI installed a natural 11, 2011, the stadium hosted its first soccer turf field priced at 3 million euros. Metalist match – an international friendly between Stadium will host three Group D matches. Germany and Ukraine – with 69,720 spec- LVIV tators in attendance. In addition to the finals, Olympiiskii Stadium will host three Capacity – 34, 915 Group D matches and a quarterfinal match. Seats for disabled – 104 Parking slots – 4,500 KHA RKIV Opened – October 29, 2011 Capacity – 38,633 General designer – Alberta Vimmer Seats for disabled – 102 Design Bureau (Albert Wimmer ZT Gmbh, UEFA.com Parking slots – 2,850 Vienna, Austria), Architectural Office Metalist Stadium, Kharkiv. Opened – December 5, 2009 Arnica (Lviv, Ukraine) Customer reconstruction – territorial General contractor – Altcom by Matthew Dubas KVYI community of Kharkiv region Construction cost – 211 million euros DONETSK Capacity – 70,050 (maximum) General contractor – LLC Ukrstal- Put into operation – October 29, 2011 Seats for disabled – 150 konstruktsiya Capacity – 51,504 Parking slots – 248 Construction cost – 200 million euros Named the most comfortable stadium Seats for disabled – 196 Opened – October 8, 2011 Put into operation – December 2009 for fans by UEFA officials, the stadium lacks Parking slots – 986 Customer construction – State enter- a racetrack, but makes up for it with spe- Opened – August 29, 2009 prise NSC Olympiysky The reconstruction of Metalist Stadium cially designed stands that provide maxi- Customer constructor – the owner of FC General designer – Architectural firm lasted two years (2007-2009) and was mum effect of the spectator’s viewing of Shakhtar Gerkan, Marg und Partner (GMP, Germany) nicknamed the “spider” based on the archi- the field. The stadium was built over two Company design – Company ArupSport The general contractors are Joint-stock tectural features of the stadium, with its years, beginning on November 20, 2008, General contractor – ENKA Construction holding company Kyivmiskbud LLC, AK roof supported by 24 towers resembling and ending in October 2011. One of the (Turkey) Engineering, LLC, and Master-Profi Ukraine tentacles of an arthropod. The complex’s newest stadiums in Europe, it has a trans- Construction cost – $400 million Plant renovation includes the addition of a south lucent façade and an extensive area around Put into operation – August 29, 2009 Construction cost – $500-$550 million grandstand; the north, west and east the stadium that can host sports and enter- Called the “flying saucer” by locals, Put in operation – October 8, 2011 grandstands were reconstructed. The tainment shows, festivals and concerts for Donbas Arena was the first elite-level stadi- structure is said to be able to withstand a more than 120,000 people. Arena Lviv um built in Eastern Europe, and the first to The host venue for the tournament final, magnitude 8 earthquake. The roof, which hosted its first soccer match on November be put into operation, with a grand opening and the national sports complex of Ukraine, weighs 3,500 tons, covers 100 percent of 15, 2011, between Ukraine and Austria, celebration featuring the American R&B it is also the largest stadium for the the stands. Other improvements that make with Ukraine winning 2-1. The stadium, singer Beyonce. Construction began in European Championship. During the tour- it a modern sports facility include race- which is home to Karpaty Lviv, will host 2006 and was completed three years later. nament, UEFA will use 68,055 seats out of tracks by the Italian firm Mondo, six gyms, three Group B matches, including matches ArupSport, the arena’s design firm, has also the Olympiiskii Stadium’s capacity of a medical and rehabilitation center, and a with Germany, Portugal and Denmark. built stadiums for Manchester City (U.K.), 70,000. Reconstruction lasted three years Alianz Arena (Germany) and Sydney (2006-2009). The stadium features the (Australia). Distinguishing features of largest (for a sports structure) membrane Donbas Arena include its oval shape and roof (48,000 square meters) made of fiber- entirely glass façade, with the roof tilted glass, covered by Teflon on both sides, and from north to south. The stadium also fea- includes 640 transparent bowls embedded tures infrared heating, which can raise the in the roof that give the field the necessary temperature in the stands to 12-14 degrees amount of sunlight, with 100 percent cov- above the outside temperature. Donbas erage of the stands. A multi-purpose arena, Arena, home to Shakhtar Donetsk, will host the stadium also features an eight-lane five matches during the tournament, two track, areas for long jump, javelin, hammer including the Ukrainian national team, as and drive, shot put, pole vault and high Konstantin Bryzhnychenko well as quarterfinal and semifinal matches. jump. The stadium also features two of the Donbas Arena, Donetsk. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 13

the price of gas for a number of European boulevard, until June 7 due to the holding German representative to NATO in Brussels NEWSBRIEFS countries is lower than that for Ukraine, of the European Football Championship. on May 30. “There is no place for Soviet which does not pay for its transportation Work started May 29 on constructing the ammunition in Ukraine and Europe. (Continued from page 2) and receives it right on the border with main fan zone for Euro 2012. Through its disposal, we will prevent the party, his press service reported on Russia. “This is wrong. So, if in the near “Khreshchatyk and Independence Square weapons from falling into the wrong May 24. “I am explaining my deed by the future these conditions are not revised, we are the real energy centers of the country, a hands,” said the German government com- fact that Our Ukraine is delaying a decision will make every effort to find other suppli- magnet that will attract all of those positive missioner for disarmament, Rolf Nikel. on participation in the elections with the ers, including Europe, and we will dramati- emotions which great soccer will share According to the German Federal Foreign united opposition. Independent standing cally increase our own production, thereby with the fans during Euro 2012,” fan zone Office, in 2011-2014 NATO plans to dispose [for the elections] or forming separate alli- minimizing the supplies of Russian gas,” the organizers noted. Among the planned of 75,000 tons of ammunition, 360,000 ances at the elections contradict my politi- Naftohaz chief underscored. (Ukrinform) events are performances by the president’s pieces of small arms and light weapons, orchestra, folk, popular and rock groups; and 3 million anti-personnel mines in cal position, which I have been standing up Boiko to discuss purchase of LNG for since the first day of my membership in live sculptures; demonstrations of tradi- Ukraine. A total of 15,000 tons of ammuni- Our Ukraine. Such an approach is contrary KYIV – Ukrainian Energy and Coal tional Ukrainian skills and national cuisine, tion, 400,000 pieces of small arms and light to the process of unification of the opposi- Industry Minister Yurii Boiko plans to the Day of Borshch and Varenyky; presen- weapons, and 1,000 man-portable air tion, dashes the longstanding hopes of make a working visit to the United States to tation of plays, and master classes for chil- defense systems were destroyed in 2005- Ukrainians, weakens the democratic move- discuss the purchase of liquefied natural dren and grown-ups. In addition, several 2011 in Ukraine under NATO auspices. ment and will inevitably result in defeat at gas (LNG) from U.S. companies, the price of concerts by international stars are expect- Germany’s contribution at that time the elections,” Mr. Nalyvaichenko said. “I which, compared to the price for natural ed. A large screen measuring 150 square amounted to 50,000 euros. (Ukrinform) will continue to work actively in the team gas that Ukraine imports from Russia, is meters will bring fans to any of eight stadi- Ukraine developing anti-asteroid protection of the united opposition,” he added. much lower, the press service of the ums in Poland and Ukraine, where key (Interfax-Ukraine) Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry matches of the tournament will be held. Six KYIV – Representatives of the National Ministry reported on May 29. “Taking into additional screens, set on the fan zone’s Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) Mohyliov comments on language rights account the fact that the United States cur- parameter, will allow everyone to watch and the International Academy of KYIV – The adoption of the bill on the rently has the least expensive natural gas the play in real time. Entry to the fan zone Astronautics (IAA) have determined areas state language policy will ensure compli- and the U.S. government plans to increase will be free, except during five non-match of a practical solution to an anti-asteroid ance with the constitutional rights and exports, we will hold negotiations on the days. Work on the official fan zone for Euro protection project for the Earth, IAA freedoms of Ukrainian citizens for whom possible purchase of liquefied natural gas 2012 started on Freedom Avenue in Lviv. Regional Secretary in Ukraine Oleksander the state language is not an everyday lan- from America. Today, the price of gas in the The total area of the official fan zone will be Dehtiarev told reporters on May 30. guage, the head of the Crimean republican United States is about $80 per thousand 30,375 square meters and will be large “Among such projects are: a space system organization of the Party of Regions cubic meters in Louisiana,” Mr. Boiko said. enough to accommodate nearly 27,000 for monitoring and prediction of the Anatolii Mohyliov told the press in He said that Ukraine plans to deepen coop- persons. Fan zones will start functioning on Earth’s seismic activity, the disposal of Symferopol on May 30. “The adoption of eration with the United States in the energy June 7. (Ukrinform) radioactive waste outside the Earth’s bio- sector. “A meeting is scheduled with our the law in the form in which it is now will Germany to aid disposal of ammunition sphere, anti-asteroid protection for the allow some regions of Ukraine to have mul- U.S. colleagues as part of the Ukraine-U.S. Earth, preventing the technogenic pollu- tiple languages on a regional level. This will working group on energy security. The two KYIV – The German government has tion of near-Earth space environment, etc.,” ensure the rights and freedoms of citizens sides have a lot of developments, and we allocated 100,000 euros for the disposal of he said. As part of a regional meeting in will sum up the results of our annual work,” in a region where most of the population 400 tons of Soviet ammunition in Ukraine, Kyiv, representatives of the NASU and the the minister said. Mr. Boiko said that does not speak the state language. This is a the German Federal Foreign Office report- IAA signed a memorandum of understand- Ukraine fully meets its commitments under pan-European practice, therefore, the ed on May 30. Thus, Germany will make its ing, outlined perspectives and priorities of bilateral agreements, in particular the adoption of such a law would be right and own financial contribution to the imple- cooperation in the space sector, and deter- removal of nuclear fuel, and expressed fair,” Mr. Mohyliov emphasized. He said mentation of a NATO initiative regarding mined areas of Ukraine’s practical contri- hope for continued cooperation between making Russian a second state language is the disposal of ammunition in Ukraine. An bution to solving global space problems. Ukraine and the United States in a mutually provided by the program of the Party of agreement on the initiative was signed by a (Ukrinform) Regions, and the adoption of the languages beneficial way. (Ukrinform) bill requires support of a constitutional Kyiv mayoral election date undecided majority in the Verkhovna Rada – 300 national deputies. “The elections to the KYIV – The Higher Administrative Court Verkhovna Rada are coming, and we need of Ukraine rejected the motion of the coor- to understand that only with the majority, dinator of the Common Cause civil move- or even better with the constitutional ment, Oleksander Danyliuk, to set the date majority, consisting of one political force or for the Kyiv mayoral elections. It is noted close allies, is it possible to pass the laws that the court dismissed the claim to the that ensure the rights of all citizens living in full extent. The judge on May 29 one or another region of Ukraine,” the offi- announced only the judicial disposition of cial underscored. (Ukrinform) the decision. In his claim, Mr. Danyliuk had asked the court to acknowledge the inac- Kyiv seeks revision of gas contracts tion of the Verkhovna Rada, which should Filohonij Krawec KYIV – Kyiv wants Russia to revise gas have called the Kyiv mayoral election no January 2, 1919 - May 20, 2012 contracts, rather than give Ukraine a gas later than 60 days before the next elections, discount, and if the conditions in the near that is, by April 5, which it failed to do. The Born in Rivne, Volyn, Ukraine, Filohonij “Fila” Krawec emigrated to plaintiff’s arguments pointed to the fact future are not renegotiated, Kyiv will find the US in 1949, first lived in New Jersey and eventually settled with his that the powers of Leonid Chernovetsky, other suppliers, Naftohaz Ukrainy CEO extended family in Washington DC, where his father in law, the Very Rev- Yevhen Bakulin told reporters on May 29. who was elected Kyiv mayor in 2008, had erend Vasyl Warvariv, formed the first Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the “When we are in negotiations with expired on June 3. The most recent mayoral Gazprom, we are not talking about lowering elections in Kyiv were held on May 25, Nation’s capital. Fila was an active member of St. Andrew Ukrainian Or- the price, we are talking about the condi- 2008. (Ukrinform) thodox Church in Washington since 1950 and it’s treasurer for decades. tions for revising the contract, so as it could Fan zones being built for Euro 2012 Fila also played an active role organizing the Church’s bingo fundrais- meet the interests of Ukraine and is no ers, various community events. He will be remembered for his extraor- worse than European conditions,” Mr. KYIV – Vehicular traffic has been Bakulin emphasized. He noted that today blocked on the Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s main dinary reciting from memory of historic ballads and Schevchenko poetry. Fila was a talented artist, creative chef and an avid fisherman. His sense of humor and devotion to his family and community will be greatly missed. Chicago summit... ru, May 12; Izvestiya, May 16). Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 27 at St. Andrew Ukrai- History’s most successful alliance seems nian Orthodox Cathedral of Washington DC, followed by interment at St. (Continued from page 3) painfully irrelevant to the security of its Andrew’s Ukrainian Cemetery in South Bound Brook, NJ. own Eastern neighborhood, from Ukraine over arms sales by NATO member-coun- to the South Caucasus. Yet, this neighbor- In profound sorrow: tries to non-members (meaning essentially hood sits astride the alliance’s vital energy wife Sophia of 67 years Russia). supply routes to Europe and logistical cor- daughters: Oksana Snow and husband Robert from Texas Such procedures should involve advance ridors to Asia. “Relevance” is a particularly Natalia Hanks and husband Clyde from Colorado notice to the alliance and a certification sensitive word in the NATO lexicon. From that the arms sales would not pose addi- the 1990s onward, NATO leaders serially niece: Alla Volkoshovets (in Rivne, Ukraine) tional risks to allies and partners in the insisted that NATO remained “relevant” grandchildren: Mark Kupchyk, Ilaria Prescott, Katharine region (BNS, Agerpres, May 21). France is and had to prove it. That proof, however, Loveland, Alana and Christina Hanks going ahead with the sale of Mistral-class has yet to materialize in Europe’s East. great grandchildren: Whitley Kupchyk, Andrew Prescott and amphibious assault warships to Russia. On Zuri Kupchyk the eve of the Chicago summit, Italy deliv- The article above is reprinted from ered samples of Centauro tanks and Iveco Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from armored vehicles to Russia for testing and its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Eternal Memory! possible procurement (RIA Novosti, Gazeta. www.jamestown.org. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23 New principal named at St. Basil Academy UAV Post 30 member honored Saturday nursery school, taught in a public school system and at Immaculate during medal ceremony Conception Ukrainian Catholic Elementary School in Hamtramck, Mich. Upon entering the Basilian Sisters’ community, she contin- ued her teaching career in Parma, Ohio, Chicago, and Hamtramck. Sister Lydia also served as vocation directress for the community, as Youth Ministry director for the Chicago Eparchy, and as secretary to the General Superior of the Basilian Sisters in Rome. She has spent time in Ukraine catechizing in villages and working with the Basilian Sisters. She had the opportunity to work as an assistant secretary for the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops’ Synod in 2007 and as an organiz- er, delegate and presenter at the Ukrainian Catholic Sobor in Brazil in 2011. Sister Lydia Anna Sawka, OSBM Anna Krawczuk Sister Lydia was born in Hamtramck and During the ceremony, Peter Yurkowski, receives a medal from Brig. Gen. Michael JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Sister Dorothy Ann attended Immaculate Conception Cunniff, as Raymond Zawacki looks on. Busowski, provincial superior of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and schools. She Basilian Sisters, along with the board of earned a B.S. in elementary education and by Anna Krawczuk Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial was trustees of St. Basil Academy, on May 17 a master’s degree in English from Wayne dedicated on May 7, 1995, and is located in announced that Sister Lydia Anna Sawka State University, Detroit. HOLMDEL, N.J. – Ukrainian American Holmdel, at Exit 116 off the Garden State has been named principal of St. Basil Sister Lydia was very active in the Vererans Post 30 members John Dzera and Parkway. The names of 1,562 New Academy as of the beginning of the aca- Church and Plast Ukrainian Scouting Peter Yurkowski participated in the presen- Jerseyans killed or reported missing are demic year in September. Organization before entering the Order of tation of wreaths ceremony held at the New engraved on 366 polished black granite Sister Lydia, presently secretary to St. Basil and has remained committed to Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in panels; among them are the names of eight Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, has Church affairs. Holmdel, N.J. known Ukrainian Americans. served in many capacities in both the Church Sister Carla Hernandez, current princi- UAV members and friends came to honor The memorial can be seen from the high- community and her religious community. pal of St. Basil Academy, has served as prin- Post 30 patron, Maj. Myron Diduryk, who way and is illuminated at night. A New Before entering the Sisters of the Order cipal for 26 years. Having given years of was killed in action in Vietnam on April 24, Jersey State red oak tree stands royally in of St. Basil the Great in September 1984, she dedicated service in administration, sister 1970, and whose name is inscribed on the the center of the complex and shades a established and taught a Ukrainian will return to her first love – teaching. memorial. grouping of three oversized bronze statues They also came to witness one of their sculpted by artist Thomas Jay Warren. It is a members, Mr. Yurkowski, Korean War vet- serene place to commemorate and honor eran and Purple Heart Medal recipient, those who made the supreme sacrifice dur- receive a New Jersey Distinguished Service ing the Vietnam war. Medal and New Jersey Korean Service Also in the memorial complex is the Medal. Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, Women Veterans’ Meditation Garden that TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Raymond L. Zawacki, New Jersey deputy was dedicated on Veterans Day in 2001, and or e-mail [email protected] commissioner of veterans affairs, Al Bucchi, the U.S. War Dogs Memorial dedicated on Sgt. Joe Nyzio, Chuck Robbins and Elizabeth June 10, 2006. The Vietnam Era Museum SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Schofield led the ceremony. and Educational Center has been part of the In 1991 the New Jersey Legislature compound since September 27, 1998; its established May 7 as New Jersey Vietnam mission is to provide educational material, ОКСАНА СТАНЬКО Veterans’ Remembrance Day to honor all lectures and exhibits to help visitors under- Ліцензований продавець stand the complexities of the war years. Страхування Життя those who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam era (1959-1975). Rain or (For more information on the site visit: OKSANA STANKO Licensed Life Insurance Agent shine, these ceremonies start at 11 a.m. www.njvvmf.org.) Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. under the open sky. This year’s program The Memorial’s Biography Project is seek- included the posting of the colors by Air ing to collect biographical data on the 1,561 32 Peachtree Rd. Force JROTC of Old Bridge High School, fol- men and one woman who are listed on the Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 lowed by the “Pledge of Allegiance” and the memorial. The goal of the Ukrainian Tel.: 908-872-2192; email: [email protected] national anthem sung by Kaitlyn Raido. The American Veterans is to obtain that informa- keynote speaker was Brig. Gen. Cunniff, the tion for the New Jersey Ukrainian Americans adjutant general of New Jersey. The presen- killed in action in Vietnam. Ukrainian tation of wreaths ceremony and the medal American Veterans Post 30 is appealing to ceremony were next on the agenda. the Ukrainian American community to help Chaplain Joseph Formola, of the New Jersey in this endeavor. Please write to: UAV State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America, Registration Project, P.O. Box 172, Holmdel, offered the invocation and the benediction. NJ 07733-0172, call 732-888-0494; or Designed by Hien Nguyen, the New e-mail [email protected].

Bohdan S. Polanskyj At the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial (from left) are: Jurij Jacus, Oleh Balaziuk, Mathew Koziak, Peter Yurkowski, Gerry Tchir, John Dzera, Anna Krawczuk and Bernard Krawczuk. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 15 Actress Nina Arianda on New York Times’ “Most Aerobic Performance” list NEW YORK – Ukrainian American Actress the domineering aristocrat she plays in the Nina Arianda, a huge hit on Broadway, con- sex play within the play, Ms. Arianda exudes tinues rising to the top, this time receiving the incandescence of that increasingly rare sixth place in The New York Times’ “Most beast: a bona fide star stage.” Aerobic Performance” List. Ms. Arianda was recently nominated for a This “Rooster” award, given by The New Tony Award for best performance by an York Times in its Sunday, May 13, issue, fea- actress in a leading role in a play for “Venus tures the actors and actresses who are con- in Fur.” This is Ms. Arianda’s second Tony stantly being challenged throughout a show, Award nomination, with her previous nomi- whether it be emotional or physical situa- nation being for her Broadway debut in tions. It is named after Mark Rylance’s Tony “Born Yesterday” (2011). Award-winning performance as Rooster This year, she is running against Tracie Byron in “Jerusalem,” in which he physically Bennett in “End of the Rainbow,” Stockard acted throughout a 180-minute performance. Channing in “Other Desert Cities,” Linda The New York Times wrote of Ms. Lavin in “The Lyons” and Cynthia Nixon in Arianda: “Wit” for the Award. “To be sexy, funny and enigmatic at the Ms. Arianda hails from New Jersey; her same time is no small achievement, but to parents, Lesia and Peter Matijcio, reside in be sexy, funny and enigmatic for the dura- Mount Tabor, N.J. In her youth, Ms. Arianda tion of a play – without once leaving the attended Roma Pryma Bohachevsky’s stage – qualifies as superhuman. It’s this Syzokryli dance workshops and was a mem- dazzling feat that the shining newcomer Ms. ber of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Arianda performs with natural aplomb in Organization. David Ives’s sleek comedy about the psy- Ms. Arianda, who uses her first and mid- chosexual tug of war between an aspiring dle names as her stage name, attended New actress and a writer-director, played by York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Hugh Dancy. Leaping nimbly between the graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree persona of the klutzy, mouthy actress and in 2009.

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Taras Lewytskyj Tetiana Shamshur (second from left) receives the Alexander B. Chernyk Medal on behalf of her father, Ambassador Oleh Shamshur. With her (from left) are Dr. Daria Lissy, Vera M. Andryczyk and Dr. Zenia Chernyk. Representing the Embassy of Ukraine, (Continued from page 1) Counselor Andriy Nikitov read a congratula- In celebration of this anniversary the tory greeting from Ukraine’s Ambassador Federation honored Ambassador Oleh Olexander Motsyk that cited the Ukrainian Shamshur with the Alexander B. Chernyk Federation’s valuable contributions to the Medal for his outstanding leadership as development of U.S.-Ukraine relations and Ukraine’s representative to the United the preservation and promulgation of the States and for his cooperative and produc- Ukrainian heritage and culture in the United States. tive working relationship with the Ukrainian Representing Congresswoman Allyson Y. American community. Tetiana Shamshur, Schwartz, District Director Craig Kwiecinski who traveled from Brussels for this occa- presented Ms. Shamshur with the congress- sion, accepted the medal on behalf of her woman’s congratulatory remarks to father. The Federation also presented Ambassador Shamshur and a U.S. flag that Ambassador Shamshur with two books, was flown over the U.S. Capitol. “Bloodlands” by Timothy Snyder and “The Ihor Gawdiak, president of the Ukrainian Intellectual as Hero in 1990s Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, and Nadia Fiction” by Mark Andryczyk. McConnell, president of the U.S.-Ukraine Former Congressman Charles F. Foundation, paid tribute to Ambassador Dougherty served as master of ceremonies. Shamshur’s valuable working relationship Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka of with the Ukrainian American community. the Ukrainian Catholic Church offered a Ms. McConnell also presented the U.S.– prayer and greeting to the participants and Ukraine Foundation’s Appreciation awards to Ambassador Shamshur. in recognition of their outstanding leader- Congratulatory citations were presented ship in Congress to former Rep. Charles F. to the Ukrainian Federation of America from Dougherty, founding member and first the Senate of Pennsylvania and the House of chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Baltic States and Ukraine (1979-1983), and Pennsylvania by State Sen. John C. Rafferty to Rep. Gerlach, present co-chair of the and State Rep. Mike Vereb. Both elected offi- Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. cials also expressed their personal congratu- Mr. Dougherty lauded the UFA’s 20 years lations and best wishes to the UFA for contin- of productive service and recognized the ued growth and success in the years to come. endeavors of its founder, Dr. Alexander B. Rep. Jim Gerlach, co-chair of the Chernyk and the accomplishments of Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, recalled Ambassador Shamshur. He described them the cordial and productive working relation- as two outstanding individuals who heard ship with Ambassador Shamshur and the the call immortalized by Gen. Douglas Congress, and underscored the effective McArthur: Duty – honor - country. Mr. work of the UFA in informing members of Dougherty challenged the participants to Congress about Ukrainian issues. respond to that call. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 17

SUAFCU leaders who attended the annual meeting in New Jersey (from left): Michael Szpyhulsky, Michael Koziupa, Yaroslav Zaviysky, Walter Kovbasniuk, Ihor The chairman of the board of directors Laszok, Daria Twardowsky-Vincent, Michael Dziman, Christina Kozij, Dr. Andriy President/CEO Bohdan Watral reads his of SUAFCU, Michael R. Kos reports. Hrechak, Orest Ciapka and John Oharenko. report to members. Selfreliance UAFCU convenes 61st annual meeting

by Dora Turula CHICAGO – The 61st annual meeting of the membership of Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union (SUAFCU) took place Sunday, May 6, in Chicago at the credit union’s home office in Chicago. The meeting was simulcast in New Jersey, at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany, N.J. (Most of the meet- ing was held concurrently, but community greetings were read separately to save time.) In New Jersey, the meeting was called to order by SUAFCU Vice-President Yaroslav Zaviysky, who introduced the Rev. Roman Mirchuk, pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whippany, for the blessing. This was followed by greetings SUAFCU to the assembly from community organiza- The posting of colors by the Ukrainian American Veterans tions, many thanking Selfreliance for dona- tions received and assistance provided for while emphasizing its continued growth in thanked SUAFCU for supporting Ss. Lemko Association of Illinois, The Veterans their activities. These included representa- capital and member services. He stated Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Association and the Ukrainian Institute of tives of Selfreliance Association, of St. John’s that in 2011 the credit union had a net parish and the entire Ukrainian communi- Modern Art. Church and the UACCNJ, the Ukrainian profit of $780,000, bringing its reserves up ty. The Rev. Liaschyshyn spoke for St. CEO Watral concluded the meeting with National Women’s League of America, the to $80 million. With the inclusion of loan Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the the observation that the credit union Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, loss reserves, credit union capital equals a UOC–Kyiv Patriarchate churches in the U.S. works with the entire Ukrainian communi- Ukrainian heritage schools, sports clubs healthy $88 million, and total assets are The Rev. Bohdan Nalysnyk thanked the ty. It is important that the community is and youth organizations, as well as the $424 million as of December 13, 2011. Mr. credit union for its ongoing support of St. united. He emphasized that visitors from Ukrainian Museum of New York, the Watral concluded by saying that the credit Nicholas Cathedral, the Ukrainian Catholic Ukraine are always delighted and Ukrainian National Home of Irvington, N.J., union’s future is in the hands of its mem- diocese and, in particular, St. Nicholas impressed by the continued achievements and the Ukrainian Music Institute. bers. Cathedral School. of our diaspora. One hour later the cameras were turned Mr. Zaviysky, reporting from New Jersey, Dan Szymanski spoke as representative The following comprise the board of on at both locations and the program con- spoke of the excellent rapport which the of the Ukrainian Catholic Education directors of Selfreliance Ukrainian tinued. In Chicago, the Chairman of the offices in Newark, Jersey City and Foundation in the U.S., inviting credit union American Federal Credit Union for 2012- board of directors, Michael R. Kos called the Whippany have established with their com- members to visit Lviv for the dedication of 2013: Mr. Kos, chairman of the board; Mr. meeting to order and asked the Rev. Oleh munities. Antony Kit, Credit Committee the new dormitory of the Ukrainian Watral, President/CEO; Oresta Fedyniak, Kryvokulsky, pastor of Ss. Volodymyr and chairman, reported that credit committee Catholic University. Oksana Semeniuk, first vice-chair and chair of the Selfreliance Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, to give the members review member loan applications from the Lviv Credit Union, commended Foundation; Oleh Karawan, second vice- blessing. The posting of the colors by the and presented the corresponding statistics. SUAFCU on its ongoing support of the chair; Victor Wojtychiw, third vice-chair Ukrainian American Veterans and rendi- Bohdan Wruskyj, Supervisory Committee credit union movement in Ukraine. and Secretary; Ihor Laszok, fourth vice- tions of the national anthems of the United chairman, described the responsibilities of Other greetings were read by Oles chair; Christina Kozij, John Oharenko, and States and Ukraine followed. After an intro- his committee and its role in ensuring that Strilchuk from UCCA Illinois, Yarka Roman Yatskovskyy – members; and John duction of all board and committee mem- the credit union conforms to all govern- Abramiuk from UAYA in Chicago, Myron Pavlyk – honorary member. Credit bers, the assembly heard reports from the mental rules regulations. Wasiunec of UAY Palatine, Taras Konowal Committee: Antony Kit, chairman; Lana credit union’s elected leaders. Taras Konowal reported for the from the Ukrainian Democratic Youth Bilyk and Bohdan Pawlyshyn, members. Mr. Kos spoke of the impact of the reces- Nominating Committee, which consists of Association (ODUM) and Ivan Pavlyk from Supervisory Committee: Bohdan Wruskyj, sion – in particular unemployment and the representatives of the three primary the Organization for Defense of Four chairman; Daria Twardowsky-Vincent, real estate market – on the credit union and Ukrainian youth organizations, Plast Freedoms for Ukraine (ODFFU). Marta Andres Durbak and Joseph Owerko – its members. He stated that the credit Ukrainian Scouting Organization, the Bahriy from the Hromovytsia dance members. New Jersey Advisory union provided $510,326 in support to Ukrainian American Youth Association and ensemble stated that more than 70 percent Committee: Ihor Laszok, Yaroslav Zaviysky, Ukrainian community organizations, and ODUM. The Nominating Committee pre- of the ensemble’s dancers were SUAFCU Michael Koziupa, Walter Kovbasniuk, Orest transferred $2.4 million to The Selfreliance sented a slate of three individuals to serve as members. Andres Durbak spoke as a repre- Ciapka, Michael Dziman, Dr. Andriy Foundation. The credit union’s member- directors: Mr. Kos, Oresta Fedyniak and Ihor sentative of Plast Chicago and also St. Hrechak, Michael Szpyhulsky, Daria ship stands at 22,428. Dr. Kos praised the Laszok. These three board members were Joseph Parish. Twardowsky-Vincent. management and staff for their profession- re-elected unanimously by acclamation. Board Vice-President/Secretary Victor Photos of the 61st annual meeting of alism and guidance, which enabled the Orysia Burdiak, president of the Wojtychiw read a list of greetings received Selfreliance UAFCU are available on the credit union to remain profitable, and he Ukrainian National Credit Union Association in advance of the meeting, from the Kyiv- credit union’s website, www.selfreliance. thanked the credit union’s members for of the U.S., greeted the assembly and con- Mohyla Foundation, Selfreliance com. Also available for download on the their continued support. gratulated SUAFCU on its continued growth, Association, ODFFU and the Women’s website are the credit union’s annual President/CEO Bohdan Watral present- profitability and community outreach. Association for Defense of Four Freedoms reports, information about the credit union ed the financial report and described the Greetings from community organiza- for Ukraine in Palatine, the Ukrainian and a number of YouTube® videos about difficulties faced by Selfreliance in 2011, tions followed. The Rev. Oleh Kryvokulsky National Museum, Lions Sports Club, the its services and various community events. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23

Before I conclude, let me say a few words require not just the appearance of change, work as a lawyer, devote your education to Establishing... about why I wanted to deliver this message but a new expectation that institutions will supporting an NGO, or work in government to you: Ukrainian law students. For the function as the law requires. People with a or the judicial system, insist on account- (Continued from page 7) most part, it should be obvious: this is the vested interest in the status quo are unlike- ability and transparency. Remember what around the world have brought numerous work in which you will be engaged in the ly to demand this change or to point out Bobby Kennedy said: “every community very near future, and its success will where implementation falls short. We for- gets the kind of law enforcement it insists successful human rights cases on issues depend in a large part on what you do. eigners can help, but ultimately it is up to on.” Do not settle for the status quo. As ranging from political asylum to laws gov- Albert Einstein once remarked, “As long as I you. This is your challenge. President Barack Obama has urged erning non-profit organizations. Pro bono have any choice, I will stay only in a coun- Ukraine has been independent for 20 Americans, “Rise to, don’t shrink from the work enhances the reputation of lawyers try where political liberty, toleration and years, which is not such a long time for harder challenges.” and their firms, provides opportunities to equality of all citizens before the law are those who were already adults when the Conclusion learn new areas of law, and broadens per- the rule.” If these words sound wise to you, Soviet Union dissolved. For you, however, sonal and professional contacts. it is up to you to make yourselves part of Ukrainian independence has been a fact for Let me conclude with a marvelous para- Citizens’ access to justice throughout that core group in Ukraine that will ensure most, if not all, of your lives. I believe this phrase of the Aristotle quotation with Ukraine remains limited and inconsistent, that Ukraine is and remains such a country gives you a very different perspective from which I began, spoken by the 34th presi- but pro bono lawyers are now helping pre- where its citizens will not desire to seek that of your parents and older generations dent of the United States and the com- vent individuals from being unlawfully other lands to call home. who may have a harder time shedding the mander of the Allied Forces during World denied housing, from wrongfully losing Creating a culture of respect for human expectation that they have no power to War II, Dwight David Eisenhower. He their jobs, and from being subjected to rights and the rule of law upheld by an effect change. This is your country, and you observed, “The clearest way to show what domestic violence. The U.S. government accessible and effective justice system will ultimately be responsible for it when it the rule of law means to us in everyday life has been proud to support the work of pro requires commitment from the entire legal is your generation’s turn to govern. Some of is to recall what has happened when there bono attorneys and to present awards to community in Ukraine, including student you will work for government; others as is no rule of law.” attorneys who have distinguished them- law clinics, legal advocacy organizations, prosecutors, defense lawyers, or judges; As Ukrainian students of the law, your selves by their pro bono service over the public legal aid offices, and law firms, and others in the private sector. Success in challenge will be to help ensure that your past two years. working together in partnership. I encour- all of these areas is currently harder than it country’s citizens enjoy the benefits of a age all of you to take a firm interest in needs to be. society in which all are equal before the R ole of Ukrainian law students working to ensure that the needed reforms The sooner the rule of law is the law of law. And always remember, “Law reform is I have spoken at length about why I to establish the rule of law are not only the land, the better your future. I urge each no sport for the short-winded” (Former think the rule of law is important and what, enacted in legislation, but implemented in of you to find your own way of contributing New Jersey Chief Justice Arthur specifically, Ukraine most needs to focus on practice. If there is to be accountability and to bring this change about sooner, rather Vanderbilt). to ensure its firm establishment here. equality before the law, it is going to than later. Whether you engage in pro bono Thank you and good luck to you all.

and former Acting Defense Minister Valery Turning... Ivashchenko, as well as the detention of former speaker of the Crimean Parliament (Continued from page 6) Anatoliy Grytsenko. The Ukrainian Institute of America The resolution reminded Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, former authorities that “the principle of collective Minister of Internal Affairs Yurii Lutsenko, congratulates responsibility for the decisions of the gov- former First Vice-Minister of Justice Yevhen ernment does not permit the prosecution Korniychuk. of individual members of the government Dr. George Truchly Other cases of massive violations high- for decisions that were taken collegially.” lighted in the resolution included the crimi- on his 90th birthday nal proceedings against former Economy Source: “Ukrainian activists want sanctions Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn, former against officials for rights violations,” by RFE/ which was celebrated on April 27, 2012, Environment Minister Heorhii Filipchuk RL, The Ukrainian Weekly, June 19, 2011. and extends warm wishes for his continuing good health and many many more happy years!

Dr. Truchly, in October 1951, became one of the founding members that established Ukrainian Institute of America. He is a patron of Ukrainian culture, who in memory of his parents, Prof. Iwan and Kateryna Truchly, established a fund at UIA to promote Ukrainian culture to the general public. In the past 61 years, Dr. Truchly served many years as a member of the UIA Board of Directors and to this day continues to be an active member of the Institute. Mnohaya lita!

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June 8 Live and silent auction, Christ the Savior Ukrainian June 10 Golf tournament, St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Ottawa Orthodox Church, 613-723-7790 Carlisle, ON Church, Dragon’s Fire Golf Club, 647-286-1720 or [email protected] June 8-10 Folklore Festival, featuring the Lviv, Ukraine, Pavilion, Kingston, ON Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston, Regiopolis Notre June 10 Film screening, ”Three Stories of Galicia,” Ukrainian Dame Catholic High School, 613-549-5060 Jenkintown, PA Human Rights Committee, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 215-663-1166 June 8, 11, 15, 22, Euro Cup viewing fest, Ukrainian Village Committee, and July 1 Verkhovyna Domivka, [email protected] June 10 Montgomery-Luhansk Sister City initiative presentation, Parma, OH Silver Spring, MD St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, June 8, 11, 15, 22, Euro Cup viewing party, Ukrainian National Federation [email protected] and July 1 building, www.unftoronto.com Toronto June 12 Memorial golf tournament – Father Michael Luchka, King King City, ON Valley Golf Club, www.delgolf.ca June 8-July 31 Embroidery exhibit, “From the Museum’s Trunk,” Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 June 15 Shrimp Feast, Baltimore Ukrainian Festival Committee, Nottingham, MD Columbus Gardens, 410-591-7566 or June 9 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Sports Center – [email protected] Ambler, PA Tryzub, Limekiln Golf Club, www.tryzub.org or 215-914-1251 June 15-17 Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival, St. Michael Yonkers, NY Ukrainian Catholic Church, June 9 Graduation banquet and dance, School of Ukrainian http://yonkersukrainianfestival.org Warren, MI Studies, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 248-624-1515 or [email protected] June 16 Golf tournament, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Lorraine, QC Club de Golf Lorraine, [email protected] or June 9 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association, 514-744-9648 Wisconsin Dells, WI Trappers Turn, 773-456-0956 or 773-972-6123

June 9 Dinner and concert, featuring the PapaDuke Band, with June 16-August 5 Art exhibit, “Achilles and Vera Chreptowsky Collection,” Ottawa dinner by La Favorita Restaurant, Ukrainian Banquet Hall, Chicago Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, www.uima-chicago.org 613-276-3656 or 773-227-5522

June 9 Reunion, Plast Minneapolis branch, Cleary Lake Regional Prior Lake, MN Park, [email protected] or 651-233-9476 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 June 9-10 Pierogi Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Baltimore [email protected] or [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 No. 23

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Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17 Catholic Church kicks off its 50th jubilee he krainian eekly season with a fun community festival for all. HORSHAM, Pa.: The popular Father’s Day T U W Join us for Ukrainian folk arts and traditions, Ukrainian Fest on Sunday will commence at in print and online crafts, dancing, entertainment, refresh- 1 p.m., at Tryzubivka (Ukrainian American ments, food, kids’ activities and much more! Sport Center, County Line and Lower State Twice as nice for one low price! Volleyball tournament gets under way at 9 roads). A 2 p.m. stage show will feature the a.m., and the official opening ceremony Voloshky School of Ukrainian Dance and the begins at 11 a.m. St. John’s is located on $70 ($60 for members of the UNA) Karpaty Orchestra. A “zabava” (dance) to Ukraine Road, off Route 23A in Jewett, N.Y. the tunes of the orchestra will follow. Admission is free. For more information Tryzubivka will also host the U.S. Amateur T o subscribe, contact our Soccer Association National Cups (Open and visit http://ukrainianmountaintop.org or call Joanne Iwaskiw, 201-358-1846. Subscription Department: Amateur, Men’s and Women’s) Region I Championship Tournament from 10 a.m. Sunday, September 2 973-292-9800, x 3042 through 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Some of the best amateur soccer teams in JEWETT, N.Y.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian [email protected] America will compete for the U.S. Open and Catholic Church concludes its 50th jubilee Amateur Region I Cups. There will be plenti- season with a pontifical divine liturgy, ban- Our unique archival website – ful Ukrainian home-made foods and baked quet and anniversary program. Please join us as we commemorate and celebrate a half- which is open to the public – goods, picnic fare and cool refreshments. Admission on Sunday: $5 for adults; free for century of worship and cultural heritage in contains the full texts of all children 14 and under. Admission on this unique Ukrainian enclave of the issues published between 1933 Saturday: free. For more info call 215-362- Catskills. Liturgy begins at 10 a.m. with ban- and 2011. 5331 or e-mail [email protected]. quet and anniversary program to follow. St. Website: www.tryzub.org; Facebook: Tryzub John’s is located on Ukraine Road, off Route Also available – to paid online Ukrainian Club. 23A in Jewett, N.Y. Tickets may be pur- chased prior to the event. For more informa- subscribers only – Saturday, June 30 are the full texts of each week’s tion visit http://ukrainianmountaintop.org JEWETT, N.Y.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian or call Michelle Hewryk, 917-885-2241. issues published during the current year. (The online version of each PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES week’s issue appears on or Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service before the issue date.) provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Explore the archives of The Ukrainian Weekly online: To have an event listed in Preview of Events please send information, in English, written in Preview format, i.e., in a brief paragraph that includes the date, place, type of event, sponsor, admission, full names of persons and/or organizations involved, and a phone www.ukrweekly.com number to be published for readers who may require additional information. Items should be no more than 100 words long; longer submissions are subject to editing. Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The The Ukrainian Weekly is a proud supporter Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644- 9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the of our Ukrainian community endeavors! text into the body of the e-mail message.

The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section Congratulations, Graduates! Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges and univer- sities, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement.

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