INSIDE: • More on the NATO summit in Bucharest — pages 2, 6, 11. • Harvard conference on post-Soviet energy politics — page 9. • Photo report: President George W. Bush in Kyiv — page 13. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXXVI No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 $1/$2 in Ukraine President George W. Bush in Kyiv for first official state visit by Illya M. Labunka of State Condoleezza Rice, White House Kyiv Press Bureau Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten, U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen J. KYIV – U.S. President George W. Hadley, Deputy White House Chief of Bush put his full weight behind Staff Joe Hagen, Assistant Secretary of Ukraine’s desire to join NATO as he and State for European and Eurasian Affairs First Lady Laura Bush arrived in Kyiv Daniel Fried and Staff Secretary Raul F. late in the evening of March 31 for a Yanes. two-day stay. The Ukrainian delegation comprised With less than 10 months left in the Minister of Foreign Affairs Volodymyr last year of his presidency, President Ohryzko, Defense Minister Yurii Bush paid his first official state visit to Yekhanurov, National Security and Ukraine to meet with the country’s top Defense Council Secretary Raisa leaders ahead of a crucial NATO summit Bohatyriova, Presidential Secretariat in Bucharest, at which Ukraine’s applica- Chair Viktor Baloha and Deputy Chair tion for a NATO Membership Action Oleksander Chalyi and Ambassador of Plan (MAP) was to be considered. Ukraine to the United States Oleh On the morning of April 1 President Shamshur. Viktor Yushchenko and First Lady At the conclusion of the expanded Kateryna Yushchenko officially wel- talks, both sides signed a bilateral Action comed their guests during a formal cere- Plan for 2008-2009 informally known as mony in front of the Presidential a “Roadmap.” The bilateral agreement Secretariat building. foresees the strengthening of cooperation Following the formalities, the two in eight particular categories, including heads of state met one-on-one behind trade, development of alternative sources of energy, humanitarian aid, improved closed doors for approximately one hour weaponry utilization, aviation, nuclear across the street from the Presidential Mykola Lazarenko / POOL / UNIAN energy and the implementation of joint Secretariat in the Horodetsky Building. President George W. Bush and President Viktor Yushchenko following their high-tech programs. The signatories were After the initial meeting, both leaders press conference in Kyiv on April 1. Assistant Secretary of State Fried and continued formal talks in an expanded First Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs format that included both U.S. and Volodymyr Khandohii. Ukrainian government officials. In a separate agreement signed that The American delegation at the expanded negotiations included Secretary (Continued on page 12)

Georgia, Ukraine receive setback at NATO summit in Bucharest RFE/RL that basis.” Still, the NATO spokesperson’s state- BUCHAREST – A NATO spokesman ment put to rest the biggest question in said on Thursday, April 3, he does not the run-up to the summit: whether NATO expect Georgia and Ukraine to be set on the path toward NATO membership at would try to move further eastward the alliance’s summit in Bucharest on despite Moscow’s opposition. April 2-4. Ahead of the summit, U.S. President “I’ll be happy to be proven wrong,” George W. Bush repeatedly stated James Appathurai said after the summit’s Washington’s desire to eventually bring opening dinner on April 2, “but for the Kyiv and Tbilisi into NATO. moment, I do not expect Membership “We support MAPs for Ukraine and Action Plans for Georgia and Ukraine Georgia,” Mr. Bush said in Kyiv on Mykhailo Markiv / POOL / UNIAN here at Bucharest.” April 1. “Helping Ukraine move toward At the Holodomor Monument in Kyiv (from left) are: First Lady Laura Bush, A Membership Action Plan (MAP) is a NATO membership is in the interest of President George W. Bush, President Viktor Yushchenko and First Lady key stage in the complex NATO admis- every member in the alliance and will Kateryna Yushchenko. sion process, helping countries that are help advance security and freedom in this seeking accession meet the alliance’s region and around the world.” standards. Moscow has reacted furiously to such Bush will continue to press for MAPs for Ukraine, Georgia He did not say whether Georgia and statements. Russian Foreign Minister Ukraine might be offered something else Sergei Lavrov said earlier in the week BUCHAREST – President George Ukraine and Georgia to move toward instead. The answer to that would only that Georgia and Ukraine were “shame- W. Bush has said he will continue to joining NATO before he leaves office in push Membership Action Plans (MAPs) January 2009. become clearer as alliance’s leaders lessly” being pushed toward joining for Ukraine and Georgia in the hope that The AP reported that Mr. Hadley began their first working day on April 3. NATO, and he accused the United States these may be granted at a meeting of explained that NATO leaders had dele- But Mr. Appathurai seemed to leave of “infiltrating” ex-Soviet states. NATO foreign ministers in December. gated authority to foreign ministers to room open for maneuver by adding, “The But both Germany and France also general sense was that Membership The U.S. president’s national security determine the two countries’ progress expressed reservations about MAPs for adviser, Stephen Hadley, told the and then make a decision at their meet- Action Plans for Georgia and Ukraine is Kyiv and Tbilisi. Because NATO is a a matter, not of ‘whether,’ but of ‘when.’ Associated Press on April 3 that Mr. ing in December on whether to grant ...The discussion will now continue on (Continued on page 12) Bush plans to make a new pitch for them MAPs. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS

Vladimir Putin in Bucharest: Kyiv, Washington agree on priorities support Ukraine’s and Georgia’s bids to become NATO members. (RFE/RL KYIV – During President George W. Newsline) cooperation in Afghanistan? Bush’s visit to Kyiv on April 1, the two sides signed a document stating that Leftists stage protest in Kyiv by Roger McDermott met their counterparts, Russian Foreign Ukraine and the United States will double Eurasia Daily Monitor Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense their efforts in promoting non-prolifera- KYIV – Members of the Communist April 2 Minister Anatoliy Serdyukov, in Moscow tion, arms control and disarmament, Party, the Socialist Party and the on March 17-18 within the two-plus-two Interfax-Ukraine reported. It also mentions Progressive Socialist Party pitched tents on The arrival of Russia’s President format. Both sides discussed the most continued reform in Ukraine’s defense sec- Kyiv’s Independence Square on March 31 Vladimir Putin at the NATO summit in controversial area of disagreement tor and states that “the United States will to protest U.S. President George W. Bush’s Bucharest on April 2-4 may prove to be a between Washington and Moscow, assist and advise Ukraine in purchasing visit to Ukraine, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian turning point in the relationship between namely, missile defense. and fielding/deploying communications Service reported. The protest is reportedly the alliance and Russia – not only signal- Both sides essentially stuck to their equipment for Ukrainian defense forces.” to continue until the conclusion of the ing potential future cooperation over positions, but there were signs of some The document, titled “Priorities for U.S.- NATO summit in Bucharest on April 4. Afghanistan, but also opening a more tentative progress. Washington is intensi- Ukraine Cooperation (Road Map),” is Demonstrators played Soviet-era music, constructive dialogue between Moscow fying its efforts to allay Russia’s con- available on the Ukrainian Foreign carried red flags, and chanted anti-United and Washington relating to key geopoliti- cerns about deploying components of the Ministry’s website States and anti-NATO slogans. Placards cal and security issues. missile defense shield in Poland and the (http://www.mfa.gov.ua/). The previous using vulgar language were spotted among Coming at a vital point, as both Czech Republic. Moreover, a “strategic day, the two sides signed a document on those held by demonstrators. (RFE/RL Newsline) Moscow and Washington face transition cooperation” framework document was boosting U.S. trade and investment ties in their presidential leaderships in the discussed, in an effort to find common with Ukraine, Reuters reported. “Ukraine Bush: Russia has no veto coming months, Bucharest may yield a ground and ways of emphasizing cooper- is making important strides to modernize framework within which security coop- ation rather than disagreement. its economy and attract foreign trade and KYIV – On the eve of NATO’s April 2- eration will flourish. On March 18 a conciliatory tone was investment. The agreement… will assist 4 Bucharest summit, President George W. Many Western observers have been adopted by Russian Foreign Minister Ukraine’s efforts to expand its economy Bush said at a joint press conference with preoccupied with the issue of NATO Lavrov. “We are satisfied with the devel- and diversify its markets,” U.S. trade rep- President Viktor Yushchenko in Kyiv on enlargement and the objections presented opment of relations. Both sides clearly resentative Susan Schwab said in a state- April 1 that “we support a MAP [NATO by Moscow. especially over extending understand the need to step up efforts ment. (RFE/RL Newsline) Membership Action Plan] for Ukraine and Membership Action Plans (MAPs) to regarding the agreements reached and Georgia.” The MAP is the final stage on Ukraine and Georgia. Mr. Putin, howev- minimize the differences on some issues. Bush supports MAP for Ukraine the road to full membership in the alliance, er, has raised the prospect of deepening This is natural between great powers,” which both Kyiv and Tbilisi seek. Mr. KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Russia’s cooperation with NATO in its Mr. Lavrov said. Bush stressed that “helping Ukraine move Yushchenko said at a joint conference with most critical challenge: Afghanistan. In his view, Washington and Moscow toward NATO membership is in the inter- his U.S. counterpart, George W. Bush, in Optimism has been expressed in understand the need to increase efforts to est of every member in the alliance and Kyiv on April 1 that Ukraine has the “full Brussels. NATO Secretary-General Jaap implement agreements and downplay will help advance security and freedom in support” of the United States for Kyiv to de Hoop Scheffer said on March 15 that differences. Praising the two-plus-two this region and around the world.” begin the process of joining NATO, he was hopeful that increased coopera- format, Mr. Lavrov sought to promote a Referring to Russian opposition to those Ukrainian and international media report- tion with Russia might be realistic. In more positive view of relations between two countries joining NATO, the U.S. particular, this has emerged from a Washington and Moscow. “We appreci- ed. For his part, Mr. Bush reiterated his president stressed that Moscow will not Russian proposal within the NATO- ate this format. This was confirmed dur- position that Washington supports offering have a “veto” over NATO’s decision. He Russia Council for opening land and air ing a telephone conversation of the NATO Membership Action Plans (MAPs) said there is no link between Ukraine’s and corridors for alliance access to Russian and U.S. presidents. Three days to both Ukraine and Georgia, adding that Georgia’s NATO membership bids and a Afghanistan. NATO hopes to gain these before the negotiations, President George Russia, which objects to further NATO plan to deploy a U.S. missile-defense sys- agreements for its troops and equipment, Bush phoned [President-elect] Dmitry expansion, will have no influence over the tem in Europe, which Russia says is direct- which could involve the lease of Russian Medvedev, and they agreed to ensure process. Mr. Bush also stressed that there ed against it – a point that Washington planes and trains, Russian training for continuity in all areas of the partnership, is no link between the Ukrainian and firmly denies. In Bucharest on April 2, Mr. Afghan helicopter pilots and counter-nar- including military-technical cooperation, Georgian bids to begin the process of join- Bush said that Georgia and Ukraine cotics assistance. Mr. Scheffer explained, international relations, and economic and ing NATO and plans to deploy a U.S. mis- “inspired the world with their Rose and “I hope that Afghanistan might be an humanitarian ties,” Mr. Lavrov said sile-defense system in Europe. “That is a Orange revolutions, and now they’re area where NATO and Russia can make (ITAR-TASS, March 18). misperception. I strongly believe that working to consolidate their democratic strides to cooperate more closely togeth- In some ways, while it was pre- Ukraine and Georgia should be given gains and cement their independence. er” (Interfax, March 15). dictable that progress on missile defense, MAPs, and there’s no tradeoff. Period,” Welcoming them into the [MAP] would While this was not being presented as the CFE (Conventional Forces in the U.S. president said. Meanwhile, French send a signal to their citizens that if they a “done deal,” there were clear indica- Europe) Treaty, or other areas of con- Prime Minister Francois Fillon said earlier tions that the alliance had taken such tention would be limited to rhetoric, that same day in Paris that France will not (Continued on page 14) prospective cooperation very seriously, these consultations also had an eye on and anticipated a possible conclusion to the presidential transition in Moscow. such a deal at the Bucharest summit. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Tymoshenko is most popular political force in Ukraine by Taras Kuzio will likely increase Ms. Tymoshenko’s Mr. Yushchenko’s already damaged southern Ukraine, also a potential swing Eurasia Daily Monitor already high popularity and give the reputation will take yet another hit, region. Central Ukraine traditionally YTB control over the capital city ahead because his chief of staff, Viktor Baloha, decides Ukraine’s presidential elections, Parliament’s March 18 vote to call of the 2009 presidential elections. has publicly supported Mayor and the region is now dominated by Ms. pre-term elections for Kyiv’s mayor was Ms. Tymoshenko and the YTB have Chernovetskyi. This alliance has further Tymoshenko. a second major victory for Prime now enhanced their credentials as anti- widened the gulf between Mr. Both the PRU and Mr. Yanukovych Minister Yulia Tymoshenko this month, corruption crusaders. Meanwhile, Yushchenko and the Our Ukraine – have experienced a slump in popularity following the new gas contract with President Viktor Yushchenko and the People’s Self-Defense (OU-PSD) bloc, as since the 2007 elections, falling from 34 Russia signed on March 6. The vote is Party of the Regions (PRU) have been the latter had refused to send representa- percent to 21 percent. If parliamentary symbolically important because harmed by their continued support for a tives to the presidential commission elections were held now they would Ukraine’s legislation requires that the gas intermediary company and the cor- established to investigate Mr. obtain far fewer seats than the YTB. Mr. president appoint the elected mayor to rupt and unpopular Kyiv mayor. The nor- Chernovetskyi following his fistfight Yanukovych’s personal popularity also also be the city’s governor (head of the mally cautious former Kyiv Mayor with OU-PSD leader and Internal Affairs slumped, from 30 percent to 20 percent, city’s state administration). Oleksander Omelchenko and Kyiv City Minister Yurii Lutsenko on January 18. while the number of Ukrainians who The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB) is Councilor (and boxer) Vitali Klitschko The popularly held view is that the hold a negative view of his activities rose by far the most popular force in Kyiv, both suggested that the mayor had been commission, controlled by Mr. Baloha, from 37 percent to 50 percent. and therefore its candidate will presum- under the protection of the Presidential was set up merely to whitewash Mr. OU-PSD received 14 percent in both ably win the snap election. Both victories Secretariat. Chernovetskyi. An alternative govern- the 2006 and 2007 elections – a 10 per- ment commission, backed by the YTB cent drop from 2002 when Our Ukraine and OU-PSD ministers, estimated that first ran in an election. Since the 2007 the cost of Mr. Chernovetskyi’s abuse of elections, OU-PSD’s popularity has fallen office was $250 million, largely from to only 8 percent, due to the public airing Tymoshenko wants Kyiv mayor out land distribution deals. of the bloc’s internal divisions and its Even before these two victories this retreat from an election promise to merge by Pavel Korduban demanded the dismissal of both Mayor month, Prime Minister Tymoshenko and the nine member-parties in OU-PSD. Chernovetskyi and CEC Chairman Eurasia Daily Monitor the YTB had become the most popular A catastrophic decline in President Volodymyr Shapoval, a Yushchenko politician and party in Ukraine. Her pro- Yushchenko’s popularity has, according On March 18 the Ukrainian Parliament appointee. gram to begin repaying lost Soviet-era to a survey conducted by Ukrainian polit- called an early election for the post of On March 7 the YTB pushed through savings only partially explains the grow- ical consultant Volodymyr Fesenko, sta- mayor of Kyiv. This is a victory for the Parliament a resolution to set up an ad-hoc ing popularity. Other factors include poor bilized at only 10 percent. The presi- Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB), which commission to investigate “violations of policies undertaken by the opposition, dent’s popularity rating temporarily rose spearheaded a campaign to oust Kyiv the Constitution and laws” by Mr. such as boycotting Parliament – which to 20 percent after he disbanded the Mayor Leonid Chernovetskyi, accusing Chernovetskyi. On March 12 the Cabinet has been very unpopular among Verkhovna Rada on April 2, 2007, but him of corruption. However, there is no voted to approach President Yushchenko Ukrainians. Ms. Tymoshenko is seen as a has since been halved. Mr. Yushchenko’s unity in the Orange camp, so Mr. with a request to dismiss Mayor reformer and anti-corruption crusader poor showing is primarily due to his Chernovetskyi may win if he runs for re- Chernovetskyi over alleged illegal land election. He can also appeal the obstructed from undertaking popular inability to implement the anti-corruption deals. All YTB representatives in the policies. and rule of law pledges that mobilized Verkhovna Rada’s decision, which appar- Cabinet backed the motion, but five OU- ently was not legally sound. If presidential elections were held the Orange Revolution more than three PSD ministers abstained, arguing that the now, Ms. Tymoshenko would win by a years ago. Mr. Chernovetskyi came to politics president has no legal power to dismiss from the business world. He founded large margin. A recent poll gave a more As Mr. Fesenko convincingly argues, the mayor. The head of the Presidential modest level of support for Ms. the president’s future will be heavily Pravex Bank in the early 1990s and he Secretariat, Viktor Baloha, said that the was elected to Parliament. Mr. Tymoshenko (25 percent) over PRU dependent on his personal relationship Cabinet had failed to come up with any leader Viktor Yanukovych’s 23 percent, with Ms. Tymoshenko. However, presi- Chernovetskyi sided with future President documents to substantiate its charges. Viktor Yushchenko during the 2004 with Mr. Yushchenko badly trailing at 9 dential strategy in this regard seems to be Mr. Chernovetskyi helped Mr. percent. the opposite of what is needed, as it is Orange Revolution. In March 2006 he sur- Yushchenko save face. On March 13 he prisingly won the mayoral election in The YTB’s ratings have grown for the undermining the president’s ratings and sent a letter to the president suggesting a first time since the elections, and if elec- also damaging the popularity of OU- Kyiv. His opponents alleged that Mr. temporary absence. Mr. Yushchenko then Chernovetskyi won the hearts and minds tions were held now it would probably PSD, whose honorary chairman is Mr. suspended Mr. Chernovetskyi for 15 days take 40 percent of the vote, giving it Yushchenko. It is no coincidence that the of the poorest residents by distributing and set up a government commission to foodstuffs free of charge ahead of the more than 200 parliamentary seats, up president and OU-PSD both have ratings probe the mayor’s activities. Ms. from its current 156. Unlike OU-PSD in the 10 percent range. election. Tymoshenko, however, was not satisfied. Having no big party behind him, Mr. and the PRU, the YTB did not fear early Recent polls indicate that Ukrainian On March 16 she threatened a YTB walk- elections if the blockade of Parliament voters have proven to be far more sophis- Chernovetskyi has had to walk a fine line out of Parliament if lawmakers failed to between the main players in the City had led to its dissolution. ticated than Ukraine’s elites have ever call an early mayoral election. This is nec- This year is turning into a triumphant given them credit. As a young democra- Council, trying to be on good terms with essary, she said, because the “Kyiv mayor both Mr. Yushchenko’s team and the Party one for Ms. Tymoshenko and her bloc, cy, Ukraine’s free media and open politi- and his entourage created colossal corrup- especially with presidential elections cal competition and discourse provide of the Regions (PRU) of former Prime tion schemes in selling and distributing Minister Viktor Yanukovych. Mr. only one year away. Ms. Tymoshenko’s sufficient information for Ukrainians to land and other property.” and the YTB’s support are growing pass judgment on their leaders – whether Chernovetskyi’s opponents on several Mr. Baloha and the PRU dismissed occasions have accused him of bribing throughout Ukraine, including in the in polls or elections. Prime Minister Tymoshenko’s demand as PRU’s traditional eastern Ukrainian City Council deputies by illegally allotting too radical, arguing that the commission them choice plots in Kyiv for construction strongholds. Ms. Tymoshenko is catching Sources: Ukrayinska Pravda, March set up by President Yushchenko should up even faster to Mr. Yanukovych in 6-14; Zerkalo Nedeli, March 8. projects. Mr. Chernovetskyi always first report on its findings and accusing denied those accusations. Ms. Tymoshenko of undermining political Early this year, Mr. Chernovetskyi had stability. However, on March 18 a quarrel with Internal Affairs Minister Parliament voted in favor of conducting Russia, U.S. to discuss ‘strategic framework’ Yurii Lutsenko. The two accused each early elections for mayor and the City RFE/RL Newsline office. Their summit meeting takes other of corruption, and Mr. Lutsenko Council in Kyiv. The motion was backed punched him in the face. Relations place after the Bucharest summit of by 246 votes in the 450-seat body, includ- MOSCOW – Russian President NATO, which is being held on April 2- between the mayor and Lutsenko’s ing the votes of the YTB, OU-PSD, and Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, People’s Self-Defense group – the junior 4 the Communists. Dmitry Peskov, said in Moscow on In related news, in Washington on partner in President Yushchenko’s Our Commenting on the motion, politicians April 1 that Mr. Putin and U.S. Ukraine – People’s Self-Defense (OU- April 1 the House of Representatives from different camps agreed that Mr. President George W. Bush will adopt a endorsed a non-binding resolution PSD) bloc – were seriously damaged. Mr. Chernovetskyi will likely appeal in court. document in Sochi on April 6 outlining Chernovetskyi also failed to find a com- expressing the sense of Congress in Anatolii Matvienko, one of the leaders of a “strategic framework” for relations mon language with Ms. Tymoshenko, who calling on President Bush and OU-PSD, said that Parliament had acted between their two countries. at some point was rumored to harbor may- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to illegally, as the law allows the calling of Mr. Peskov added that “experts are press Russian officials to cooperate oral ambitions herself. an early mayoral election only if the ille- Prime Minister Tymoshenko was working on a joint document, which with British investigators dealing with gal activities of a mayor were proved in will become a road map of our cooper- the 2006 London murder of former prompted into action by a mass defection court, which is not the case. of City Council deputies from YTB to Mr. ation during a transitional period and Russian security agent Aleksandr It is possible that Mr. Chernovetskyi for the medium term.” He did not elab- Litvinenko. Chernovetskyi’s team. When Ms. will win re-election, which will most prob- Tymoshenko tried to replace the defectors orate. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.), ably be held in June, in line with legisla- Observers in both countries suggest- who chairs the House Foreign Affairs with other YTB members, appealing to tion that gives 70 days to conduct a cam- the law on binding mandates that forbids ed recently that Presidents Bush and Committee, said that the killing raises paign in case of an early mayoral election. Putin might like to reach an agreement “disturbing questions about how ele- deputies to change caucuses, the Central The PRU and the Communists have weak Election Commission (CEC) refused to on missile defense and some other ments of the Russian government back her. A furious Ms. Tymoshenko (Continued on page 21) strategic issues before they leave appear to deal with their enemies.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14

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Any member who the UNA General Assembly, secretary of makes a referral resulting in a sale is paid UNA Branch 5. a referral fee. This member-to-member • 2007 Club of Dedicated UNA’ers – referral system is unique to fraternal Ms. Trytjak; Nadia Salabay, UNA Home societies and follows the old adage that Office employee; Stephanie Hawryluk, “word of mouth” is the best type of secretary of UNA Branch 88; Mr. Fil; advertising. Oksana Stanko, licensed agent, UNA Valentina Kaploun Nicholas Fil Throughout the year UNA branch sec- Home Office employee; John Holowatyj, retaries have the opportunity to partici- secretary of UNA Branch 53; Joyce pate in organizing competitions. Life Kotch, secretary of UNA Branch 39; insurance premium income is the sup- Joseph Banach, UNA Home Office UNA Branch 120; Nina Bilchuk, UNA UNA’s 113th Birthday Sales Blitz Home Office employee; Stephan porting mechanism behind the UNA and employee; Eli Matiash, secretary of From February 1 through June 30, Welhasch, licensed agent, UNA Home 2007, secretaries participated in the Office employee and chairman of the UNA’s 113th Birthday Sales Blitz. (UNA Northern New Jersey District 2007 Club of Outstanding Organizers Home office employees and UNA Home Committee; and Joseph Chabon, office employees who are branch secre- Eugene Oscislawski Shamokin (Pa.) District Committee taries do not participate in this event.) Chairman, licensed agent, secretary of 2007 Club of UNA Builders UNA Branch 242. (Continued on page 5) Valentina Kaploun, Lubov Streletsky, Alice Olenchuk, Myron Pylypiak and Maya Lew Top organizers for most annual and single-premium life insurance collected for 2007 2007 Club of Dedicated UNA’ers • First place – Eugene Oscislawski Oksana Trytjak, Nadia Salabay, Stephanie Hawryluk, Nicholas Fil, • Second place – Lubov Streletsky Oksana Stanko, John Holowatyj, Joyce Kotch, Joseph Banach, Eli • Third place – Valentina Kaploun Matiash, Nina Bilchuk, Stephan Welhasch and Joseph Chabon • Fourth Place – Oksana Trytjak

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and a face amount of insurance coverage A welcome to our new members We invite all Ukrainians, Ukrainian UNA Home Office commends... of $7,155,141. In comparison to 2006, Americans and Ukrainian Canadians to The UNA also would like to welcome (Continued from page 4) the number of life insurance policies sold join this 114-year-old organization by all of our new members and thank them Based on a point system, branch secre- was slightly less, however, the face purchasing one of our products. amount sold almost doubled thanks to the for joining the ranks of our fraternal For product information call your taries/organizers are rewarded in achiev- organization. By purchasing a life insur- ing organizing goals. popularity of the UNA Twenty-Pay Life branch secretary or the UNA Home ance policy, an endowment or an annu- Congratulations to the following indi- policy. In addition, the UNA’s Ten-Year Office, 800-253-9862. You can also visit ity, our members are supporting the viduals for surpassing all previous con- Term policy, offering competitive premi- the UNA website for product information tests held by UNA: ums, quadrupled in annual premiums col- Ukrainian community by helping the at www.ukrainiannationalassociation.org. • First place – Mr. Oscislawski; lected over 2006. UNA provide such benefits as Svoboda, The UNA and the community: part- • Second place – Ms. Olenchuk; Likewise, the UNA is happy to The Ukrainian Weekly and Soyuzivka. ners for life. • Third place – Ms. Streletsky. announce that 2007 was a great year for In the fall of 2007 the UNA held its our annuity business. Due to the excel- fourth annual Life Insurance Awareness lent annuity interest rates offered by the Winners of the UNA’s 113th Birthday Sales Blitz Drive from September 1 through UNA in 2007 (and continuing to date), December 20. Once again this drive is the UNA collected $2,531,000 in new • First place – Eugene Oscislawski open to all branch secretaries/organizers business premiums. • Second place – Alice Olenchuk (Home Office employees and Home As part of the overall UNA strategic • Third place – Lubov Streletsky Office employees who are branch secre- business plan, the UNA is expanding the taries are not eligible to participate). sales network to include professional Congratulations to the winners on a job agents who will concentrate on annuity well done and thank you for your partici- sales. It has been proven through the Winners of the fourth annual pation. The winners were; experience of other fraternal societies • First place – Mr. Oscislawski; that annuity sales lead to life insurance Life Insurance Awareness Drive • Second place – Ms. Hawryluk; sales. And, as we are all aware, life insur- • Third place – Mr. Chabon. ance sales have been the life-support of • First place – Eugene Oscislawski The UNA would like to thank all of the UNA since its founding in 1894. our branch secretaries and organizers for The UNA would like to acknowledge • Second place – Stephanie Hawryluk all their hard work. We anticipate more and thank our top two annuity UNA pro- • Third place – Joseph Chabon participation from branch sec- ducers: retaries/organizers in year 2008. • Steven Woch, licensed agent, UNA Congratulations to all! Home Office employee; and • Mr. Welhasch. Top two annuity UNA producers *** Their persistence and hard work con- The year 2007 saw an increase in new tributed to the UNA’s successful increase • Steven Woch business of life insurance applications by in annuity sales for 2007 by bringing in • Stephan Welhasch 274 with an annual premium of $121,648 over $250,000 cash with applications. A Ukrainian Summer Appears May 4, 2008, in The Ukrainian Weekly

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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY President Bush in Kyiv German nationalism undermines NATO It took nearly eight years, but President George W. Bush finally made it to Kyiv. To be sure, some of the fault for this great delay in visiting a strategic partner of the and promotion of democracy in Ukraine United States lies with the administration of Leonid Kuchma, which caused Ukraine to fall out of favor with the United States. Still, we would have liked for Mr. Bush to by Taras Kuzio ness to invite Ukraine into a MAP is the visit Ukraine much earlier in his presidency, during a time when such a visit would first time in its 60-year history that have packed even more political punch. Nonetheless, the visit was highly successful. During the Cold War NATO was often NATO has rebuffed a democracy. The U.S. president was greeted with full honors in Ukraine as he began a tour described as an international organization While Russia is not a NATO member, that would take him to Romania for the Bucharest summit of NATO, Croatia and whose purpose was to keep the it is no longer out of the equation. then Russia. And he sounded all the right notes in Kyiv, from recalling the inspir- Americans in, the Germans down and the President Bush and NATO Secretary ing Orange Revolution of 2004 and strongly supporting a NATO Membership Russians out. NATO’s Bucharest summit General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer have Action Plan (MAP) for Ukraine to noting that “the people of Ukraine have made this week will show that only the first of stated their objection to any non-NATO great contributions to the history of human freedom” and pointing out that these – keeping the Americans in – still member having a veto over NATO poli- Ukraine has contributed to every mission of NATO. During the official luncheon holds 18 years after the Berlin wall crum- cy. he raised a toast to “the free and sovereign people of Ukraine.” bled. This, however, is not the case for President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush also joined President Viktor The Germans are no longer down, and Germany and its Old Europe allies who Yushchenko and First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko at a solemn ceremony at Kyiv’s the Russians are no longer out. In fact, it have undermined the very foundations of monument to victims of the Holodomor. It was a most fitting part of the U.S. presi- is because the Germans are no longer NATO policy toward Russia since the dent’s agenda – especially since this year marks the 75th anniversary of the genocidal down that the Russians are back in. formation of the NATO-Russia Council Famine in which millions of innocents perished. (It was a stopover, we must note, that The German nationalism that British (NRC) in 2002. The NRC, it must be almost did not take place, as original plans called for Mr. Bush to visit only the Tomb Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher chill- noted, gave Russia a “voice,” but not a of the Unknown Soldier. We’d like to think our community’s mobilization late last ingly predicted during the December veto over NATO policy. week, via phone calls and e-mails to the White House, resulted in the change of heart.) 1989 summit of the European Germany has undermined this core Speaking at a press conference with President Yushchenko, President Bush Community would return following principle by giving Russia a de facto veto stated: “In Bucharest this week, I will continue to make America’s position clear: Germany’s unification of Germany is over inviting Ukraine and Georgia into we support MAPs for Ukraine and Georgia. My stop here should be a clear signal back. Germany’s new assertiveness was the MAP process. Following Ms. to everybody that I mean what I say: it’s in our interest for Ukraine to join. He openly evident for everybody to see dur- Merkel’s March 8 visit to Moscow, underscored, “We are proud to stand with you in Bucharest and beyond.” ing the mass outpouring of German Germany has broken diplomatic protocol And Mr. Bush carried that message to Bucharest, where he said on April 2: nationalism at the 2006 World Cup of and silence by using arguments such as “[Georgia and Ukraine] inspired the world with their Rose and Orange revolutions, soccer. “Russia has no veto, but Russia’s views and now they’re working to consolidate their democratic gains and cement their inde- Optimism that German Chancellor must be taken into account.” Heinrich pendence. Welcoming them into the [MAP] would send a signal to their citizens that if Angela Merkel would break from her Kreft, a leading member of the German they continue on the path to democracy and reform, they will be welcomed into the predecessor Gerhard Schroeder’s chancellor’s’s foreign policy team in her institutions of Europe; it would send a signal throughout the region that these two Russophile stance has been misplaced. Christian Democratic Party warned, nations are and will remain sovereign and independent states.” Ms. Merkel’s continuation of Mr. “NATO for Ukraine would be a public Furthermore – once it became clear that Ukraine and Georgia would not be granted Schroeder’s policies suggests that humiliation for Russia that would last MAPs at the Bucharest summit (more on that matter in next week’s editorial), Germany’s Russophilism has cross-party generations. ” President Bush made it known that he would continue to press for MAPs to be grant- consensus that eerily recalls fears of a No NATO member other than ed to the two countries later this year, when NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels. new Russo-German alliance like the one Germany has gone out on a limb to so But we worry about the U.S. president’s last stop on this tour: Sochi, where that first emerged in the 1922 Treaty of openly support Russian opposition to Mr. Bush will meet with President Vladimir Putin. Will he continue to be as Rapallo. MAPs for Ukraine and Georgia. Other staunch a supporter of Ukraine and Georgia? Or will President Vladimir Putin In December 2005 Mr. Schroeder Old Europe states may have similar convince him to take a different tack? accepted a proposal to head a Russian reservations, but they have maintained We hope the U.S. president keeps the promise he made in Kyiv to Ukraine and its gas project to build a pipeline from diplomatic silence. people. Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Another argument commonly used by The pipeline bypasses the new Baltic and Germany and Old Europe is that Russia’s Eastern European democracies, while new president should be given a chance undermining the European Union’s ener- to show his alleged “reform credentials” April gy security and the December 2003 and his desire to improve relations Turning the pages back... Security Strategy. between the West and Russia. Such In 2003 Germany rallied “Old Western wishful thinking about Russia Europe” against the Iraqi invasion, push- has a long pedigree stretching back over 11 ing trans-Atlantic relations to their lowest many decades. Nine years ago, on April 11, 1999, The Weekly published level since World War II. Five years later Since Soviet leader Yuri Andropov information about, a conference, “NATO at 50: Prelude to the it is Germany again that is mobilizing 1999 came to power in 1982, Western senti- Washington Summit” that was held in Kyiv and was co-spon- opposition in Old Europe to giving invi- ment has shifted from rosy optimism at sored by the U.S. Embassy, the Atlantic Council of Ukraine and tations to Ukraine and Georgia into the beginning of Soviet and Russian the NATO Information and Documentation Center. NATO Membership Action Plans leaders’ careers to pessimism after their Speaking at the conference on March 18, 1999, Ross L. Wilson, principal deputy advisor (MAPs). many years in power. (Old Europe to the secretary of state for the Newly Independent States, explained that a week earlier These trans-Atlantic disputes are not should take note: every Soviet reformer Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty an aberration, but the sign of a break in was bald, while Russian leaders Organization. He also noted that President Leonid Kuchma was to meet with the 19 leaders the post-World War II grand bargain. The Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev of the alliance for the first-ever NATO-Ukraine Summit. “That meeting, the NATO summit outcome will be to reduce NATO’s effec- itself, and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council summit will lay critically important foun- have full heads of hair that should cause tiveness by transforming it into a two-tier dation stones of European security for the 21st century,” Mr. Wilson added. us to doubt their alleged “reform cre- organization. Mr. Wilson explained that a NATO Liaison Office would open in the spring of 1999 in dentials.”) Although Germany is a member of Kyiv that would expand NATO’s direct involvement in Ukraine based on the ongoing work NATO cannot escape the diplomatic NATO’s military arm, it has contributed of the NATO Information and Documentation Center. “NATO members are committed to cul de sac into which Germany has taken less to NATO military action than helping Ukraine to implement this program and, more broadly, to pursue the economic and it. As a Baltic diplomat noted, saying that France, which left NATO’s military arm political reforms that will bring the prosperity and stability it needs to be a full and reliable “Ukraine and Georgia won’t join NATO in 1966. Significantly, as President partner.” because of Russia,” while arguing that George W. Bush underscored in Kyiv, Mr. Wilson, who spoke of the historical parallels regarding NATO, said, “At its birth, “Vladimir Putin doesn’t have a veto over Ukraine has participated in every NATO NATO incorporated countries that had fought a brutal war and tied them together in a com- NATO” is diplomatic gibberish. and recent U.S.-led military exercise. mitment to mutual defense. Now, at its rebirth at the dawn of a new century, NATO seeks to Ms. Merkel argued against extending a Germany is also in the vanguard lob- do the same thing: bring together former Cold War adversaries in a new, mutually benefi- MAP to Georgia because she claimed it bying against the European Union offer- cial commitment to peace and stability, and to a Europe genuinely whole and free.” would introduce into NATO a potential ing Ukraine any membership prospects. Speaking of new NATO members, Mr. Wilson said, “The alliance will reaffirm that the conflict with Russia over two frozen con- Of the three regions still seeking EU door to new members remains open, an act designed to encourage integration among states flicts. This argument ignores Germany’s membership (the Western Balkans, that have suffered too much from division and isolation. The alliance will act to strengthen own history as West Germany was Turkey, Ukraine) only Ukraine has no the candidacies of those who seek membership by enhancing practical military cooperation brought into NATO when East Germany membership prospects. Yet, of these five and political dialogue with NATO.” was a frozen conflict under Soviet occu- countries only two are democracies: Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, who spoke of Ukraine as a buffer state pation. Croatia and Ukraine. NATO’s unwilling- between an enlarging NATO and a restive Russia, said, “It was in no one’s interest – cer- Using the frozen conflict argument tainly not Ukraine’s, but also not in the interest in the United States, Ukraine’s neighbors, or undermines NATO’s long standing objec- Europe as a whole – that Ukraine feel trapped in a gray zone of insecurity. …A stable, dem- Dr. Taras Kuzio is a research associate tion to any non-NATO country possess- ocratic Ukraine, secure and confident and maintaining good relations with all its neighbors, at the Institute for European, Russian and ing a veto over its policies and enlarge- could play a critical role in shaping a more stable and secure Europe for the 21st century.” Eurasian Studies, George Washington ment. Ms. Merkel’s new position retreats University, and a former head of the from German Foreign Ministry state- Source: “Kyiv Conference on ‘NATO at 50’,” Remarks by Ross L Wilson and Steven NATO Information and Documentation Pifer, The Ukrainian Weekly, April 11, 1999. Office in Kyiv. (Continued on page 19) No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 7

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Mc Cain urges tough approach to Russia PERSPECTIVES BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY RFE/RL Newsline Sen. McCain stressed that, “rather than tolerate Russia’s nuclear blackmail or LOS ANGELES – The presumed U.S. cyberattacks, Western nations should Republican presidential candidate, Sen. make clear that the solidarity of NATO John McCain of Arizona, said on March from the Baltic to the Black Sea is indi- Orange reflections 26 in Los Angeles that “we have to visible, and that the organization’s doors strengthen our global alliances as the “The Orange Revolution was a once- vival; Russian intrusion into the election; remain open to all democracies commit- voter fraud on election day; an awakened core of a new global compact, a league of in-a-lifetime experience,” one of the par- ted to the defense of freedom.” ticipants said recently, before correcting nation descending on the “maidan,” spilling democracies, that can harvest the vast In a radio broadcast, Sen. McCain said herself. “Actually, it was something that over to all the streets of Kyiv, then spread- influence of the more than 100 democrat- on March 3 that the recent Russian presi- happens maybe once in 10 generations.” ing to town squares in cities across Ukraine. ic nations around the world to advance dential election “would not pass the Indeed… Millions came out to endure a month of our values and defend our shared inter- smell test in any functioning democracy. Ukraine is now in the 17th year of the cold and December darkness, listening to ests.” The people of Russia are going back to independence declared in 1991. Previous speeches and rock music while waiting for He added that “we should start by the days... where they don’t have the independence efforts didn’t last any- their country’s future to be decided. ensuring that the G-8, the Group of Eight right of free elections or even a free soci- where near as long: on June 30, 1941, a The director makes it clear that the highly industrialized states, becomes ety.” group of nationalists declared independ- Orange Revolution was not just a simple again a club of leading market democra- In recent weeks, several Russian com- ence during the initial days of Nazi occu- power struggle. It was far more a battle for cies. It should include Brazil and India, mentators have sharply criticized Sen. pation. It amounted to little less than a the definition of what Ukraine stands for as but exclude Russia.” McCain. statement read over the radio, then a day a country and the course its history would of euphoria that the Gestapo silenced take from that point forward – because not when they arrested the leaders. everyone shared the zeal of those wearing The January 22, 1918, independence orange; there were millions who wore blue Clinton speaks on litmus tests for NATO had a lot more substance, consisting not and saw a different course for their country. only of proclamations, but also mass ral- Mr. Kolodiy takes care to show their per- Following are excerpts from a state- support the extension of MAP to both lies, elections, currency, post offices and spective, as well. ment on the NATO summit in Bucharest Ukraine and Georgia in Bucharest. an army – one that was invariably out- Once the Supreme Court ordered anoth- released by Sen. Hillary Clinton, candi- “Third, the NATO summit must yield numbered and ill-equipped. That’s why er election – which this time turned out to date for the Democratic Party’s nomina- tangible benefits for success on the for- Ukrainians ultimately lost their inde- be an honest one – the proponents of Mr. tion for president, on April 1. gotten front line in Afghanistan. Today, pendence to Soviet domination. Yushchenko and his pro-Western, pro- we lack a coherent diplomatic strategy For a similar effort at self-rule you have independence stance, of course, tri- “... There are three crucial litmus tests and an integrated political, economic and to go back 360 years to 1648 when Hetman umphed. It seems as if the hand of destiny for the success of this week’s NATO military plan to prevail. NATO must play Bohdan Khmelnytsky’s pursuit of a person- had shaped events, as frustration over a summit meeting. its proper role in Afghanistan. Individual al grievance morphed into a national revo- centuries-long ban on their national sym- “First, I believe our NATO allies nations should move to eliminate restric- lution. Over the next century, the Ukrainian bols, the Famine, police-state terror, etc. should extend invitations to the three tions they have placed on their forces state he established was systematically stirred from the depths of their collective countries in the Western Balkans – operating in Afghanistan. Countries whittled down to nothing; not only did unconscious and Ukrainians began feeling Albania, Croatia and the Republic of unable to contribute more forces should neighbors deny Ukrainian statehood, they a kinship with one another across both Macedonia – as part of a larger strategy increase assistance to Afghanistan. ultimately rejected the very idea of a dis- sides of the barricades. Looking back on to stabilize the Western Balkans after “The other important issue this summit tinct Ukrainian language and nation. the extraordinary events, one of the partici- Kosovo’s independence. I support those must address is Russia. Here, too, we have The 1991 version of Ukrainian pants struggled to find words that would invitations, provided these countries ful- failed to craft a strategy that stands up for Independence is unique in Ukrainian histo- describe what the country had just experi- fill the same requirements met by previ- our values and our interests, while engag- ry because it’s here to stay. Approaching a enced, finally settling on a simple phrase: ous new allies, and hope that outstanding ing Russia in a serious way on a long list full generation under the blue-and-yellow “Ukraine became Ukraine; that’s it.” issues are resolved. ... of disagreements. The list of problems that flag, Ukraine is now considered a perma- Mr. Kolodiy and his many collabora- “Second, both Georgia and Ukraine we need to resolve with Russia has gotten nent feature on the map of Europe. tors have made one terrific movie. We all have made clear their desire to anchor far too long. But we will not be able to Yet, with the glow of the Orange know the outcome, but it’s still a gripping themselves firmly in the trans-Atlantic address them by trying to run Russia out Revolution fading under the harsh light of story – dramatic, suspenseful, triumphant. community through membership in of the G-8, as some have suggested. There everyday events, we risk forgetting how Mr. Kolodiy has been entering his movie NATO. Both have made real progress is only one way to solve these problems, close Ukraine came to being denied this in film festivals around the country – no and are seeking an affirmation of face to face, with Russia’s new leaders time as well. That was brought home to me fewer than 15. Still, the competition for Western support through a Membership hearing the same resolute message from in March when the Cleveland International the public’s attention is stiff and cinema is Action Plan (MAP). I enthusiastically America and its closest allies. ...” Film Festival screened “Orange a tough, costly business. To be in the game, Mr. Kolodiy needs funding: Chronicles” by Damian Kolodiy. $10,000 to be exact to rent a theater in The project started off in 2004 as a New York to screen his movie for a week LETTER TO THE EDITOR catharsis of sorts for Mr. Kolodiy, a so the influential media there will give it a Ukrainian American in his 20s, who was review that he would add to his portfolio filming the Republican National with their constituents, much as industry as he seeks other venues for his movie and Convention in New York, where he grew Our organizations was out of touch with American labor starts thinking about other projects. up, and the Democratic Convention in during the Industrial Revolution. This Having achieved independence, Boston, where he went to college. are out of touch bred unions that collectively bargained Ukrainians’ focus is shifting to culture, Dismayed by the way both cities stifled dis- with industry in an effective manner. not politics, and properly so. Mr. Kolodiy Dear Editor: sent and protest, he decided to go to Perhaps the time has come for a turned his experience during the Orange Ukraine to see how the presidential election Taras Szmagala’s column titled “ “Ukrainian diaspora union” of some sort Revolution into art. He’s not alone. My was conducted there. He ended up in the ‘There will be no further discussion’ ” to help resolve differences in a peaceful, fellow Clevelander Roxolana rational and civilized manner. Somebody middle of a revolution. Shooting a hundred Toporowych, now living in New York, (March 23) rings true. Talking around, hours of film over the course of three folks in northeastern Ohio seem to has to represent the best interests of the recently produced “Folk!” – a feature members, donors and volunteer laborers months, Mr. Kolodiy and his friend Peter film about Ukrainian dance. In mid-April agree with what Mr. Szmagala had to Zielyk edited it all down to 98 minutes to say. in the hromada. Organizations do not the Ukrainian Museum-Archives is spon- always put the best interests of the indi- produce “Orange Chronicles.” soring an exclusive screening of the film This is part of a bigger cancer affect- The film begins with an elegant synop- ing our hromada (community). vidual first. for members, before she starts entering it sis of 20th century Ukrainian history: the in festivals as well. Sadly, our extant organizations and Orest Stecyk, M.D. revolution in 1917; rebirth of Ukrainian Few of us have the talent and drive that institutions are increasingly out of touch Uniontown, Ohio Culture in the ‘20s; Famine-Genocide and Mr. Kolodiy, Ms. Toporowych and others terror in the ‘30s; World War II; independ- have in the creative arts. Me? I’ve discov- ence in 1991. Mr. Kolodiy gives it a per- RE: QUESTIONS TO THE EDITORS ered my talent as a member of the audience. sonal twist by bringing his grandparents And I’m having fun doing it. So, may I also into the picture – like so many others, they Dear Readers: encourage you, Dear Reader, to support our fled communism in 1944, landing in the young auteurs by purchasing their DVDs, When sending letters seeking replies from editors, readers should include post-World War II displaced persons attending their performances and visiting either a daytime phone number or an e-mail address so that we may answer camps and ultimately New York City, their websites: www.orangechronicles.com your queries in a most efficient matter. where they joined the vibrant Ukrainian and www.kinorox.com. And yes, if you’re community, continuing the cultural life so inclined, go ahead and shed a tear or two. Please note that the editorial staff does not have a secretary who is able to that was denied in their homeland. I did, watching the Orange Revolution answer readers’ letters in writing. Mr. Kolodiy, who grew up in this milieu, through a young person’s eyes. I bet you’ll Thank you in advance for your cooperation. went to Ukraine as an American, but he enjoy that as much as I did. couldn’t help but see the unfolding drama – The Ukrainian Weekly editorial staff through his diaspora eyes: the poisoning of Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is Viktor Yushchenko; his miraculous sur- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14 Chicago’s Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art begins new era ‘Moving Forward Together’ CHICAGO – The Ukrainian Institute tion, silent and live auctions, live music of Modern Art (UIMA) in Chicago has and group tours of the renovated space, been in the vanguard in presenting new all coordinated by the master of cere- forms of artistic expression since its monies, Vera Eliashevsky. founding in 1978. Led by visionaries Dr. What impressed the guests was not Achilles Chreptowsky, artists Mykhailo only the beautiful space housing the per- Urban and Constantin Milonadis, and manent collection of significant modern curator Vasil Kacurovsky, the institute art by Ukrainian artists, but also the elec- has successfully carried out its mission as trifying exhibit of works by Yuri Solovij Ukraine’s artistic window to the world, in the adjacent gallery, which received especially during the period prior to outstanding reviews in the Chicago Ukraine’s independence when all modern Tribune and other media. What also art was denounced by the Soviet regime. caught everyone’s attention was the new During the first 30 years of its exis- professionally organized library and tence the UIMA has experienced many research center. phases that encompassed expansion, The new expanded gallery was named exhibits, concerts, theatrical and literary after Dr. Joseph and Luba Szandra and events, discussions, film series; it has Jaroslav and Evstachia Strutynsky – fam- served as a magnet for new forms of ilies who made significant contributions expression. to the two separate galleries now com- The UIMA also faced many chal- bined into one magnificent contemporary lenges, as all non-profit institutions do: space. The sons and daughters of the Members of the Fund-Raising Committee of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. the changing of the guard from the donors were present to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. founders to the next generation, locating years many individuals in the communi- With the simplicity of clean lines in qualified staff and dedicated directors, ty, particularly the Ukrainian profession- maintaining its high artistic standards, the building’s architectural contemporary als of the previous generation, donated and raising sufficient funding for its design and its white façade as a symbol significant amounts of money to the ongoing work. The institute managed of the purity of art, the UIMA today institute’s work. From its inception and these challenges with the vision and trust stands as a white pearl in the heart of continuing through today, the UIMA had of its officers, directors and members. Chicago’s Ukrainian community. The the continuous support of Selfreliance On March 1 a fund-raising event titled design work and details were undertaken Ukrainian American Federal Credit “Moving Forward Together” was con- by two of the institute’s board members, Union. Throughout the years and now vened in connection with the opening of Yuri Kawka and Yuri Sambirsky. again, the Heritage Foundation of First the institute’s renovated space. The high- Throughout the years these two outstand- Security Federal Bank came forth with ly successful occasion attracted close to ing architects have generously donated generous support for both capital expen- 200 supporters who, in spite of numerous their time and professional resources to ditures and programs. ongoing community demands and events, the needs of the UIMA’s physical facili- Without such meaningful contribu- came to support the work of this ties and renovations. tions the UIMA would not have sur- Ukrainian artistic center. “Moving Forward Together” is a fit- vived. It is up to the next generation now The UIMA’s spacious galleries are ting description of the UIMA’s next stage to maintain the life of this center of now considered by the city’s art critics to of development and growth. The most Ukrainian contemporary culture, which be the best exhibition spaces. recent renovation involved considerable Orysia Kossak-Cardoso, president of has become fully integrated into the UIMA. The event’s program included a recep- financial cost and volunteer work. In past Chicago’s cultural life, and to find ways to reach out beyond the Ukrainian com- munity to find additional support from immigrants. In commemoration of the state and private grants. 75th anniversary of the Holodomor, the For the first time the institute has two UIMA plans to hold an exhibit of works official staff positions: curator of exhibits by children in Ukraine on the subject of (Roman Petruniak) and curator of the the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932- permanent collection and archives 1933. (Stanislaw Grazda). The institute is for- The UIMA is searching for sponsors tunate also to have Nicholas Sawicki, for the completion of work on its library who recently completed his Ph.D. in art and research center and for establishment history, serving as the art committee of an endowment for summer programs chairman. This team of art professionals for art students from Ukraine. has spent long hours of research and In her remarks during the fund-raising work and helped bring the institute to its event, the institute’s president, Orysia current high artistic level. Kossak-Cardoso, acknowledged every- The past year was filled with innova- one’s support and the extraordinary work tive programs, including the Ukrainian- of the fund-raising committee, whose Polish Film Festival, which garnered members worked as a professional team major coverage in the media, including a and secured the evening’s successful full segment from National Public Radio. turn-out and backing. The institute’s future plans include the Ms. Cardoso closed her remarks by continuation of quality innovative asking everyone “...to stand with us as exhibits and events with the participation we move forward together.” Under her of both Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian leadership, the Ukrainian Institute of artists and the public, and with an Modern Art is well on its way to its next emphasis on inclusion of artists from phase. Ukraine and the new wave of Ukrainian – UIMA Press Office

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago. No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 9 Harvard hosts conference reassessing post-Soviet energy politics by Peter T. Woloschuk vides the most powerful example of Russian use of energy as a political CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Timing is weapon; and the large concentration of everything. rent-seeking possibilities in the Ukrainian Recent developments in Ukrainian- energy sector. Russian relations – Russian President- The first session provided a frame of elect Dmitry Medvedev’s announcement reference and background for the ongoing of a 35 percent cut in gas shipments to problematic relations between Russia and Ukraine at the beginning of March and Ukraine by taking a retrospective look at the subsequent announcement that they the gas crisis of January 2006 and the were being restored; Ukrainian President issues at stake, the various players Viktor Yushchenko’s February trip to involved and the aftermath of the crisis. Moscow and meeting with President The second session examined the national Vladimir Putin, and their joint announce- and international politics of the various ment of energy agreements (whose texts countries and blocs involved in the gas have never been published); Prime trade and various energy development Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s follow-up schemes. The final session, on Saturday, trip to the Russian capital and meeting sought to put the entire issue into context with various government and energy offi- by looking into the movement of gas cials; and the Ukrainian president’s from its natural repositories, primarily in almost daily communications with the Central Asia, to the end consumer, prima- prime minister ordering her to fulfill the rily in Western Europe and throughout the agreements with Russia – provided the European Union, but increasingly in back-drop for a two-day international China and India as well, and at the role of conference reassessing the politics of Russia in this chain. It examined the pric- Ukrainian and post-Soviet gas trade and ing mechanisms that were engendered by the battle over gas, gas transit and gas this transit trade, as well as the official profits. The conference was co-sponsored government and informal institutions that by the Harvard Ukrainian Research were created to handle it. Institute (HURI) and Harvard’s Davis The conference was opened by Prof. Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Timothy Colton, director of Harvard’s and made possible in great part with Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian financial support from the Alex Woskob Studies. After welcoming the participants Family Foundation Endowment in sup- Prof. Colton posed the central question in port of Ukrainian studies at Harvard the ongoing gas crisis as one of open University. trade and transparency. “The key to The conference was a follow-up to a understanding what is going on between similar event held in early 2006 (see Russia and Ukraine and the other coun- www.huri.harvard.edu/multimedia.html tries involved in gas transit and trade,” he and then scroll down to the Ukrainian- emphasized, “is whether this is simply a Russian Gas Crisis and its Aftermath, protracted transition friction from Soviet February 5-6, 2006) in the midst of the controls and practices, or whether there 2005-2006 gas crisis between Ukraine are other, darker factors involved, includ- and Russia, when Gazprom suspended ing corruption, power and the desire to Presenters at Harvard’s conference on post-Soviet energy politics. supplies to Western Europe due to a price use gas as a diplomatic weapon of con- dispute with a transit state. trol.” The 2008 conference was held on agreed to by Mr. Yushchenko in by RosUkrEnergo and by Naftohaz Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, at The first gas crisis December 2004 in the midst of the Orange Ukrainy, the state energy company. Revolution (over the opposition of Ms. Almost immediately, it began buying Harvard’s Center for Government and The opening session was chaired by Tymoshenko), but for which no one in more than Ukraine needed, and sold the International Studies (CGIS). It drew Oxana Shevel, assistant professor at the government seemed to be prepared. surplus to the West at a mark-up of more scholars, political analysts, energy experts department of political science, Tufts It was at this point in time – at the con- than 300 percent. The fact that Gazprom and journalists from the United States, University (Medford, Mass.), and an fluence of Russia’s new energy assertive- didn’t complain seems to indicate that Ukraine, Russia, Belgium, France, associate of HURI and the Davis Center. ness vis-à-vis both Ukraine and Western Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Dr. Hajda spoke first, putting the con- upper-level managers were part of the Europe, Ukraine’s lack of preparedness Hungary and Japan, and was organized in ference in the context of issues discussed scheme and were getting a share of the and subversion of transparency in reach- three main sessions over the two-day and conclusions reached at the preceding profits, and it is suspected that Russian period, with informal follow-up discus- conference two years ago. He surveyed ing the gas agreements in the middle of government officials benefited as well.” sions continuing long after the formal ses- the lead-up to the gas crisis of late 2005- the night in Moscow, and the eruption of “The most interesting changes caused sions. More than 100 participants took early 2006, of which the present predica- political conflict in Ukraine at a moment by the new agreements were on the part in the various sessions. ments are a continuation. Dr. Hajda first of constitutional uncertainty – that the regional and oblast level,” Prof. The conference looked at energy rela- stated the basic economic problem: first Harvard conference on gas took Balmaceda pointed out. “Ukrainian law tions between the two countries over the Russia is resource-rich and a supplier of place, serving now as the point of depar- blocked the take-over of the national dis- past two years, evaluated the current state energy, while Ukraine is an importer and ture for the current forum. tribution grid but was silent on the issue of the relationship and discussed what lies consumer, although it has its own After offering an overview of of regional and local distribution systems. ahead for the Eurasian gas market. resource in the major transit pipelines Ukrainian energy policy from the late As a result, in 2006 they were used by the Like its predecessor, the 2008 confer- through which Russian and Central Asian 1990s under President Leonid Kuchma, oligarchs as one of the major sources for ence, was organized by Dr. Lubomyr gas passes to Europe. He noted the fact Prof. Balmaceda spoke at length about the generation of new rents and they were Hajda, associate director of HURI, and that Russian price increases in 2006 were the apparent new rules of the energy also used as a tool to bankrupt and then Dr. Margarita Balmaceda, associate pro- in contravention of existing agreements game that have appeared since the 2006 take over many local companies at far fessor at the John C. Whitehead School of and were apparently, at least in part, a agreements. She emphasized the fact that less than their intrinsic worth. In essence, Diplomacy and International Relations at response to the change in political elites energy policy was used as a political tool the battle for control and profits was Seton Hall University (South Orange, in Ukraine in the wake of the Orange and for personal enrichment. fought out at the local rather than the N.J.), and associate of the Davis Center Revolution. “Every one of Ukraine’s current oli- national level.” and HURI. Next, he pointed out the connection garchs made their money, either directly Prof. Balmaceda concluded, “since the As Dr. Balmaceda, author of the just between energy policy and the growing or indirectly, from the energy sector,” she Orange Revolution things haven’t really published monograph “Energy rift within the first Orange coalition that said. “There was a change in elites after changed much. There are some new play- Dependency, Politics and Corruption in culminated in the dismissal by President the Orange Revolution, but the idea of ers who are now trying to get their own the Former Soviet Union,” pointed out in Viktor Yushchenko of Prime Minister earning rents from the transit of gas con- piece of the pie, and the private appropri- her concluding remarks, the conference Yulia Tymoshenko in September 2005, tinued unabated, and, in fact, became ation of profits generated from the gov- had particular relevance at this time, citing such benchmarks as Mr. even more widespread. This was caused ernment-controlled gas transit system given the unfolding crisis in Ukrainian- Yushchenko stripping the prime minister by the January 2006 agreement which continues unabated, and any losses which Russian relations. She stressed that three of control over energy policy in April was basically not transparent and incredi- result from this skimming are still passed factors make Ukraine especially relevant 2005 and allegations of corruption in ener- bly problematic.” on to the state. It is clear that the profits to to any discussion of energy security in the gy-related schemes among the president’s “The new agreement created entirely be made are too great for many people to former Soviet world and indeed across closest entourage. The controversial gas new layers of middlemen and at least seriously consider change.” the two continents of Europe and Asia: its agreements reached by Prime Minister three levels of monopolization,” Prof. significant role in the transit of gas (as Yurii Yekhanurov’s new government with Balmaceda continued. “RosUkrEnergo, a An analysis of Gazprom much as 80 percent of all Russian gas Gazprom in January 2006 also led to a Swiss holding company, was created and Rawi Abdelal, associate professor of destined for the European Union transits political crisis: Parliament voted no confi- made responsible for buying gas from business administration at the Harvard through Ukraine), providing opportunities dence in the government, taking advan- Gazprom Export and for selling it for Business School and faculty associate of for significant rents, profit and corrup- tage of constitutional changes that came domestic Ukrainian consumption to tion; the fact that the case of Ukraine pro- into effect only days earlier – changes UkrHazEnergo which was partially owned (Continued on page 10) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14

Roman Kupchinsky David Dusseault Marshall Goldman

them, Ukraine and Belarus lie directly in that have been formed since the break-up the situation that existed in 2006 and con- Harvard hosts... their way, and more than 80 percent of the of the Soviet Union. He gave a detailed trasted it with the current situation, (Continued from page 9) gas currently going to the West transits analysis of how each one functioned to emphasizing the fact that gas and gas pricing are crucial for the Tymoshenko the Davis Center, gave a detailed analysis through Ukraine.” produce major profits for the elites involved. He concentrated on the creation government, which has committed itself of Gazprom, the quasi-governmental “Because of the ongoing problems with these routes, Gazprom has begun to and/or acquisition of intermediary compa- to keeping domestic prices low. In negoti- Russian open stock company that was look at building new alternative northern nies not only in Eastern Europe but with- ations with the Russians, the Ukrainian established by Russian President Boris and southern pipelines through Russia to in the countries of the European Union side was hampered by the fact that no Yeltsin on the ruins of the Soviet Gas the Baltic and then through the Baltic to and the United States as well, looking in pricing experts or price negotiators were Ministry. Western Europe as well as from Central detail at the case of Germany, which is included on the team, Mr. Saprykin noted. “Today Gazprom represents 11 percent Asia across the Caspian Sea and the Gazprom’s largest customer in Europe. He also talked about the fact that the of Russia’s GDP and accounts for slightly Caucasus to the Black Sea or through the Mr. Kupchinsky indicated that all of these Ukrainian government is trying to reduce more than 20 percent of the Russian Middle East to the Mediterranean,” he schemes were set up with the knowledge its dependence on Gazprom from 55 per- Federation’s annual budget,” Prof. continued. “However, these alternatives of high-level government officials, and, in cent to 12 percent by 2030, and that it Abdelal stated. “Sixty percent of its sales are incredibly expensive and won’t come fact, benefited these officials. needs to be seeking out other sources of are currently to Europe and this gas com- on line any time soon.” Carol Saivetz, associate of the Davis supply. Finally, he stressed that if Ukraine prises 30 percent to 40 percent of Roman Kupchinsky, a partner in Center, looked at the resource-rich coun- is unable or unwilling to solve its energy Europe’s total consumption. Because AZEast Group, international consultants tries of Central Asia and their energy poli- problems, it will not be able to meet the Gazprom’s managers and Russian energy on Eurasian country business risk and due cies and plans. She pointed out that criteria for one day joining NATO. officials want to build it into the largest Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have been diligence and formerly the director of the Playing the gas issue energy company in the world, they want Ukrainian service of Radio Liberty, slowly trying to break out into the world to increase their volume of sales to this looked at the various energy intermediary markets directly and have had negotia- Taras Kuzio, research associate at the all-important market. Unfortunately for companies, particularly RosUkrEnergo, tions with Ukraine and Western compa- Institute for European, Russian and nies, but have problems because all of the Eurasian Studies at the Elliott School of existing pipelines go through Russia and International Affairs at George Gazprom has been using this reality to try Washington University (Washington) and to acquire exclusive rights to their entire noted analyst of Ukrainian politics, gas production. She also spoke about the looked at the role that the gas issue plays fact that Turkey was trying to take advan- in Ukrainian politics and the way that tage of this and position itself as an energy Ukrainian politicians play the gas issue. hub. He began by stressing that every crisis “The problems are further exacerbated that has faced Ukraine since independ- by the fact that accurate surveys have ence has had an energy component. never been done,” she said, “and no one “The problem with the post-Orange really knows what their total gas deposits Ukrainian leadership is that it has been are. The picture is further complicated by unwilling or unable to control the elite,” the fact that China, India and Pakistan are Dr. Kuzio said. “After President seeking additional sources of energy, and Yushchenko came into office in 2005, he the Chinese are willing to pay above mar- had an opportunity to do what he wanted, ket prices, pay immediately and pay in even with energy and even with the elite, hard currency.” and he did nothing. As a result, no corrupt Martha Brill Olcott, senior associate of Ukrainian officials have been arrested or the Russian and Eurasian Program of the prosecuted in Ukraine, although numbers Carnegie Endowment for International of them have been dealt with elsewhere.” Peace (Washington), who has spent the “Because of the high energy rents, the last 10 years studying the emerging ener- stakes are high and President Yushchenko gy policies and politics of Kazakhstan, is trying to position himself as a player,” Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, summed Dr. Kuzio emphasized. “To do this he has up the session by pointing out that per- adopted a multi-vector approach to poli- sonal interests, political interests, corpo- tics, working with the Orange coalition in rate interests and geopolitical interests Parliament and with a ‘grand’ coalition were all factors in the ongoing develop- with a portion of the Party of the Regions ment of international gas policy. in the National Security and Defense She added that Gazprom has been Council.” devoting its energies to the purchase of “The only Ukrainian politician who pipeline assets and other infrastructure seems to have the will to take on the oli- abroad, while failing to make the neces- garchs and energy barons is Yulia sary investments to increase the produc- Tymoshenko,” Dr. Kuzio pointed out. tion and long-term yield of its own fields “This stems from her 2001 arrest and or those of Central Asia. As a result, the imprisonment, which seem to have funda- increasing worldwide demand will put mentally changed her. It should be greater and greater pressure on the exist- recalled that Yushchenko was a faithful ing supplies and will drive prices up even ally of President Kuchma until he was further. sacked and only then did he join the Volodymyr Saprykin, director of ener- opposition.” gy programs at the Ukrainian Center for “As a result, Ukraine is one of the most Political and Economic Studies corrupt countries in the world today,” Dr. (Razumkov Center) in Kyiv, opened Kuzio said. “Ninety-one percent of Friday’s second session, which was Ukrainians believe that the government chaired by Lisbeth Tarlow, the associate director of the Davis Center. He looked at (Continued on page 20) No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 11 NEWS ANALYSIS: NATO opens a crisis summit in Bucharest by Vladimir Socor immediate sense, this debate goes to the amount to granting Moscow a veto membership would trigger a deep crisis Eurasia Daily Monitor heart of the alliance’s own decision-mak- power over allied policy. Rewarding in Russia-Ukraine relations and would April 2 ing processes, risking opening those hardliners in Moscow would be a “dra- impact upon European security as a processes to indirect Russian participa- matic mistake,” as “Appeasement is seen whole,” said Grigory Karasin, state sec- Heads of state and government of tion. there as a sign that they should act even retary of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign NATO member-countries are convening On arrival in Bucharest, French Prime more toughly, and they will become even Affairs (ITAR-TASS, April 1). today (April 2) in Bucharest for a three- Minister Francois Fillon declared: “We more aggressive and provocative.” By Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov day summit. The alliance faces an unac- oppose Georgian and Ukrainian acces- the same token, “If we get MAPs, the warned during an informal NATO-Russia knowledged, multi-dimensional crisis. sion [to MAPs] because we believe that aggressive elements [in Moscow] would ministerial meeting in Brussels that The U.S. predicament in Iraq, troubled this is not the right answer in terms of back off” (Civil Georgia, April 1, 2). Georgia’s MAP aspirations could trigger financial systems on both sides of the balance of power in Europe and between U.S. President George W. Bush incidents in Abkhazia or South Ossetia Atlantic, all-time-high energy prices and Europe and Russia. We want to conduct a stopped over in Kyiv for meetings with (ITAR-TASS, March 31). Few could growing European dependence on dialogue on this dossier with Russia. The President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime doubt that Mr. Lavrov was implying that Russian energy, form the wider context President [Nicolas Sarkozy of France] Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on April 1 en Russia might orchestrate such incidents to NATO’s own predicament. will say these things in Bucharest” route to the Bucharest summit. “I strong- through proxies so as to derail any The alliance’s crisis symptoms (Agence France Presse, Rompres, April ly believe that Ukraine and Georgia prospect of approval for Georgia’s MAP. include: Russia casting an indirect veto, 1). should have their MAPs approved,” Mr. Meanwhile NATO has maneuvered through Germany and France, against The French intervention does far more Bush declared at the news conference in itself into the position of having to nego- NATO Membership Action Plans than rescue Germany from singulariza- Kyiv. Praising the Ukrainian top leaders’ tiate with Russia for transit of military (MAPs) for Ukraine and Georgia; the tion within NATO on this issue. Mr. “bold decision” to move toward the supplies overland to Afghanistan. The NATO-led International Assistance Force Fillon’s statement practically abandons alliance, Mr. Bush assured his hosts that alliance is requesting permission to open in Afghanistan (ISAF) deadlocked, with some basic NATO principles: indivisibil- “Russia will not have a veto over what transit routes for military supplies from no apparent strategy for winning after six ity of North American and European happens next.” Europe to Afghanistan through Russia’s territory. Thus far, Moscow has only years of inconclusive operations there; strategies in the European theater; no However, he made clear that his allowed France and Germany to resupply and unfulfilled commitments to capabili- voice for non-member countries (i.e., endgame bilateral agenda with Russia their own national contingents in ty development and force generation, in Russia) in the alliance’s deliberations; covers far more goals than the Ukrainian Afghanistan via Russia. spite of commitments announced at the and performance-based assessment of and Georgian MAPs. This suggested to The reasons behind NATO’s request to last three summits. aspirant countries by the allies. Instead, his hosts that the MAPs are not the Mr. Fillon adduces a pre-1991 balance- Russia are both practical and political. Deference to Russia utmost priority to the White House. of-power argument centered on Russia Some allies have concluded that the Emboldened by the German-French existing transit route to Afghanistan via Germany has campaigned against the and obscuring the American factor in a position, Russia is warning both the Russia-Europe equation. And, he practi- Pakistan is no longer as reliable as was Ukrainian and Georgian MAPs by citing alliance and the two aspirant countries. cally invites – whether on behalf of a range of factors, mainly in deference to “Ukrainian movement toward [NATO] (Continued on page 21) Russian concerns. Berlin singularized France or a group of European allies – a itself by playing that role openly ahead of Russian say in alliance decisions. the summit. However, several West Georgian President Mikheil European governments were known to Saakashvili is warning against “appease- sympathize with the Russo-German view ment” of Russia by NATO. Mr. to some degree and are endorsing it at the Saakashvili told summit participants via summit. the Financial Times that denying the While involving the MAP issue in an MAPs to Georgia and Ukraine would

Canadians laud their prime minister for supporting Ukraine at NATO summit

WINNIPEG – The Ukrainian Canadian chairs the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Congress on April 2 welcomed the stand Friendship Group, expressed similar praise taken that day at the NATO summit in for Prime Minister Harper on April 2. Bucharest by Prime Minister Stephen “As the chair of the Canada-Ukraine Harper, who expressed Canada’s strong Parliamentary Friendship Group, I am support for Ukraine to move toward mem- delighted to hear the prime minister’s sup- bership in the NATO alliance. port for Ukraine’s membership as a full “The Ukrainian Canadian Congress participant of NATO,” said Ms. Smith. (UCC) commends Prime Minister Harper “The Ukrainian people have pursued for urging other leaders to support greater freedom, democracy and prosperity. Ukraine’s request to join NATO’s I believe Canada must do everything in its Membership Action Plan,” stated Paul power to help Ukraine realize these aspira- Grod, the UCC’s national president. “I tions, including backing its bid for NATO echo the prime minister’s words that membership.” Ukraine has made great progress on Ms. Smith, member of Parliament for democratization and in opening up its Kildonan-St. Paul, was elected chair of the economy in recent years, thereby demon- Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship strating that it shares the values of Canada Group last December. The aim of the group and our NATO allies.” is to provide a structure for the exchange of The UCC has consistently presented its visits, information and ideas between position to the government of Canada that Canadian parliamentarians and prominent bringing Ukraine into NATO would acceler- representatives from Ukraine. ate the country’s pace of democratic reform The MP has served on the executive and economic development, while strength- committee of the Canada-Ukraine ening geopolitical stability in the region. Parliamentary Friendship Group since being “With these statements [in Budapest], elected in 2004. She traveled to Ukraine Canada continues to demonstrate its leader- during the historic Orange Revolution in ship in the international arena. We encour- 2004 to serve as an elections monitor. age the prime minister and the Canadian Canada, with over 1.1 million Canadians delegation to continue interceding with of Ukrainian descent, has a longstanding those NATO allies who have not yet agreed and special relationship with Ukraine, to support Ukraine,” a statement released which is enhanced through Parliamentary by the UCC noted. Friendship Group activities, noted a press Member of Parliament Joy Smith, who release from MP Smith.

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President Bush, for “the consistent and Ukraine is contributing to every mission joined President Yushchenko and Mrs. President Bush... persistent support of Ukraine’s aspira- of the NATO alliance and honoring the Yushchenko at a flower-laying ceremony (Continued from page 1) tions to become an integral part of the ideals that unite the trans-Atlantic com- in front of the Holodomor Monument on day the two sides aimed to stimulate collective security system in Europe.” munity. “This week Ukraine seeks to St. Michael’s Square in honor of the mil- space exploration for peaceful purposes. President Yushchenko added that he was strengthen its trans-Atlantic ties through lions of victims of the Great Famine. Afterwards the leaders of Ukraine and certain the United States and Ukraine a NATO Membership Action Plan. The From St. Michael’s Square the guests the United States convened for a brief would use the chance that had been given United States strongly supports your from the United States moved on to St. press conference, during which President to both countries for the benefit of cur- request. We are proud to stand with you Sophia Square to admire the ancient fres- Yushchenko declared that Ukraine has rent and future generations of both coun- in Bucharest and beyond,” declared coes of St. Sophia Cathedral. received the “full support” of the United tries. He reassured his American counter- President Bush. The next stop on the agenda was a States to begin the process toward acces- part that U.S. support as an integral part- In his final remarks, Mr. Bush noted brief visit to an English-language special- ner only strengthened his determination. sion to a NATO MAP in Bucharest. “I am that the United States and Ukraine share ized high school in the center of Kyiv During the luncheon Mr. Yushchenko a common vision for the future and seek convinced that we will receive a positive where President and Mrs. Bush had the also mentioned how grateful Ukraine is to advance the cause of freedom by help- signal at the summit, and that is the spirit opportunity to meet some students who for everything the United States has done ing all Europeans live together in securi- in which we are going there,” he said. put on a brief skit for the honored guests thus far to honor the victims of the ty and peace. “With great confidence in Mr. Yushchenko noted that Ukraine’s Holodomor, at the same time calling on that future, I offer a toast to you, to your as part of the President’s Emergency Plan accession to the MAP and ultimate mem- the United States government to consider gracious wife, and to a free and sover- for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR program). bership in NATO is in the national inter- taking an official stance on the genocidal eign people of Ukraine,” concluded Mr. President Bush said he was inspired to est of Ukraine. “Ukrainian policy regard- Famine. Bush. see young students taking it upon them- ing the MAP and NATO membership is “Ukrainians highly value the support Following the formal luncheon, selves to teach one another how to pre- not a policy aimed at someone. I want to by the United States of our aspirations to President Bush also met one-on-one with vent HIV/AIDS and to ensure that people bring this country peace and stability,” honor the memory of the victims of the Prime Minister Tymoshenko in what ini- who live with the disease are not stigma- Mr. Yushchenko underscored. Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. We tially was an unscheduled meeting. The tized. Similarly, President Bush reiterated will be immeasurably grateful for United two leaders discussed trade issues, Euro- After conversing with the students and his staunch support for Ukraine’s bid for States recognition of this crime by the Atlantic integration and attempts to erad- thanking them for their presentation, a MAP. “In Bucharest this week I will totalitarian regime as an act of genocide icate corruption. President and Mrs. Bush were driven to continue to make America’s position directed against our nation. Ukraine shall Afterwards Ms. Tymoshenko also met the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on clear: we support MAPs for Ukraine and always remember the honored names of with Secretary of State Condoleezza Glory Square, where they honored those Georgia. My stop here should be a clear American researchers James Mace, Rice, while President Bush held talks who lost their lives in World War II. signal to everybody that I mean what I Robert Conquest and others whose work with opposition leader Mr. Yanukovych. After 16 hours in Kyiv, the U.S. presi- say: it’s in our interest for Ukraine to to introduce a tragic truth about the During the meeting, the two leaders dis- dent and first lady departed from Kyiv in join,” said Mr. Bush. Famine to the world was invaluable,” cussed NATO issues, as Mr. Yanukovych Mr. Yushchenko also stated that only the evening of April 1 and flew to stated President Yushchenko. told President Bush that although the Bucharest for the largest NATO summit membership in NATO could guarantee Mr. Yushchenko also expressed his Party of the Regions supports Ukraine’s sovereignty for Ukraine, which had been in the 59-year history of the alliance. gratitude for the U.S. support some of aspirations toward European integration, According to Oleksander Palii, a lead- on a long trek to independence for cen- Ukraine’s more recent successes, particu- Ukrainians are split on the issue of turies, but was able to attain it only after ing foreign policy expert and research larly its accession to the World Trade NATO membership. “Ukraine’s acces- associate at the Institute of Foreign the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991. Organization. “With the conclusion of sion to NATO is possible only after Policy at the Diplomatic Academy of the “Only a system of collective responsibili- this process, before us lies an open road Ukraine holds a referendum on this Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, ty, collective security, an international to the fundamental expansion of our rela- issue,” Mr. Yanukovych said. NATO membership for Ukraine would guarantee of Ukrainian sovereignty, tions in the trade and investment areas,” In the meantime, the two first ladies greatly improve Ukraine’s chances of political sovereignty and territorial he noted. visited the Taras Shevchenko National integrity answers the needs of Ukraine,” In thanking his counterpart for such a Museum in Kyiv where Mrs. Bush membership in the European Union, as Mr. Yushchenko added. genuine and warm greeting, President received a private tour of the museum. 10 of the latest EU members all became Asked to comment on the leftist Bush said he was honored to sit with During the visit, Mrs. Bush had the members of the EU once they joined the demonstrations taking place during President Yushchenko on Ukrainian soil opportunity to listen to an English-lan- NATO alliance. President Bush’s visit to Kyiv, President and extended his greetings to all guage recitation of some of “Ukraine’s membership in NATO will Yushchenko responded by stating that it’s Ukrainians on behalf of the American Shevchenko’s poems. In commemora- only give it the chance to strengthen a normal occurrence in a democratic people. tion of her visit to the museum. Mrs. itself in geopolitical terms,” added Mr. society for a few hundred protesters to “The people of Ukraine have made Bush received one of the latest editions Palii. gather on Independence Square with red great contributions to the history of of Shevchenko’s “Kobzar.” President Yushchenko was scheduled banners. “However, in the name of these human freedom. During World War II As part of a very tight sightseeing and to meet with President Bush in Bucharest banners a Holodomor was committed. Ukrainian soldiers helped defeat the cultural program schedule, later that on Friday, April 4, to continue to push for These flags represent the oppression of armies of fascism and end the deadliest afternoon both President and Mrs. Bush Ukraine’s MAP. Ukrainians,” he said. conflict in history. And at the end of the Following the press conference, Cold War, Ukrainians formed an inde- President and Mrs. Bush joined Prime pendent nation and declared her desire to Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, opposition live in freedom and peace,” stated Mr. Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, should leader Viktor Yanukovych and other Bush during his reciprocal toast. Georgia, Ukraine... as soon as possible be offered the oppor- guests at an official luncheon hosted by President Bush also noted how not (Continued from page 1) tunity to begin accession talks. But, well, President and Mrs. Yushchenko at the only he personally, but the whole world, consensus organization, their opposition there is no secret – the Greek delegation made it very clear that until the name Horodetsky Building. became inspired by the 2004 Orange assured that the alliance must find some issue is resolved; it has not yet been In welcoming the U.S. president to Revolution due to its use of peaceful other way to advance ties with the two resolved – that that will not be possible.” Ukraine, Mr. Yushchenko said during a demonstrations to protect Ukraine’s right capitals. The other main item on the summit formal toast the he was sincerely grateful to choose its democratic leader. As the summit proceeded, it was also to the United States, and personally to In addition, Mr. Bush noted that agenda is Afghanistan, and how much clear that Croatia and Albania would be NATO members will increase their troop offered membership in the alliance but commitments there. that a third applicant, Macedonia, would The NATO spokesman removed some have to wait. of the suspense around that issue by say- “Two of the three countries [Croatia ing on April 2 that France has offered “a and Albania] to enter the alliance are to substantial military contribution to the be offered invitations to begin accession operation in Afghanistan.” Mr. talks starting [on April 3],” Mr. Appathurai said the French offer to send Appathurai said. “There is also a shared more troops to eastern Afghanistan frees – indeed, unanimous view – within the Washington to move additional troops alliance that the third country, the Former south to bolster Canadian forces there.

House passes resolution supporting MAPs for Ukraine and Georgia WASHINGTON – A resolution House Resolution 997, sponsored by expressing the strong support of the Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.), had been House of Representatives for the North introduced on February 25. It had 38 co- Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into sponsors. Membership Action Plans with Georgia The Senate passed an identical resolu- Illya M. Labunka and Ukraine was passed on April 1, on tion, labeled S. Res. 439, on February 14. A view of the leftists’ demonstration against NATO and President George W. the eve of the NATO summit in It was sponsored by Sen. Richard Lugar Bush that took place in the center of Kyiv. Bucharest. (R-Ind.) and had nine co-sponsors. No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 13 PHOTO REPORT: President George W. Bush visits Kyiv

The two presidents outside St. Sophia Cathedral in front of an honor guard in historic Kozak dress. U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush are greeted at the official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat building by Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko and First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko.

President George W. Bush is greeted by a group of children before touring St. Sophia Cathedral. The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents during their press conference.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with students at School No. 57 in Kyiv.

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duce a breakthrough over missile defense, NEWSBRIEFS Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in (Continued from page 14) Moscow on March 27 that “we are certain against the West when he attends the meet- that the best way to resolve all concerns ing of the NATO-Russia Council at the about the [U.S.] plans to create a third alliance’s April 2-4 Bucharest summit, [missile-defense] positioning region is to Britain’s Financial Times reported on abandon those plans altogether and start a March 28. Referring specifically to com- truly collective, regional project that ments made in recent months by Mr. Putin includes Russia, the United States and and other top Russian officials about “tar- European countries.” He added that “we geting” several countries with missiles in believe that [possible] NATO expansion response to NATO enlargement or the pro- plans are at odds with realities of the mod- jected U.S. missile-defense project, Mr. de ern world where we face common threats. Hoop Scheffer said that such remarks are We can only tackle them together, not by “not only unhelpful, but make me remem- mechanical expansion of blocs left over ber a time when I was growing up, when from the Cold War times.” The daily there was a Berlin Wall and an Iron Kommersant wrote on March 28 that the Curtain. ...So let us refrain from [such] fact that President Bush is going to Sochi suggests that it is unlikely that the United rhetoric.” In February 2007, Mr. Putin States will provoke Russia at the April 2-4 shocked many in the West, including some Bucharest NATO summit by pressing for a of his German hosts, by delivering an anti- MAP for Ukraine and Georgia. Mr. Bush American speech before a major interna- visited Ukraine prior to the summit. tional gathering in Munich. (RFE/RL (RFE/RL Newsline) Newsline) Russia exerts pressure re NATO Russia sticks to its hard line MOSCOW – Aleksei Ostrovsky, who MOSCOW – Amid widespread media heads the State Duma’s Committee for speculation that U.S. President George W. Bush’s upcoming visit to Sochi will pro- (Continued on page 16) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14

Tbilisi into their ranks. The Russian leader- bership, at NATO’s April 2-4 Bucharest strate its anti-Western sentiments.” On NEWSBRIEFS ship’s tactics take this factor into account.” summit, NATO-Russian relations will dete- March 31 Mr. Golts told RFE/RL that the (Continued from page 15) (RFE/RL Newsline) riorate drastically and make the existence of real reason the Kremlin is so concerned the NATO-Russia Council “redundant.” He about possible Georgian and Ukrainian Commonwealth of Independent States Bush supports Ukraine, Georgia (CIS) affairs and ties with compatriots stressed that a decision to “invite or half- NATO membership is that the admission abroad, said in a broadcast of RFE/RL’s BUCHAREST – Speaking on April 2 at invite” Georgia and Ukraine to join NATO of those two countries to the alliance Russian Service on April 1 that the the National Savings Bank in Bucharest, would amount to complete disregard for would be a “sign of defeat for Russian for- Russian-Ukrainian Treaty on Friendship, hours before the opening of a NATO sum- Russia’s interests. (RFE/RL Newsline) eign policy, and that’s what irritates the Kremlin more than anything.” He argued Partnership and Cooperation, which mit there, U.S. President George W. Bush Has Russia offered NATO a deal? expires in 2009, should be at least revised, said Ukraine and Georgia are ready for that “Ukraine’s and Georgia’s desire to join NATO [shows that] the two countries have or perhaps even annulled. He added that membership in the alliance, and that MOSCOW – In an interview with chosen fundamentally different values “Russia should... at least choose not to NATO must remain open to all European Izvestia of March 31, Foreign Minister [from Russia’s], they have given them- extend the treaty when it expires a year countries regardless of Russia’s objections, Sergei Lavrov warned NATO against selves the task of striving to join the NATO from now.” Mr. Ostrovsky said that “in the international news agencies reported. “dragging” Georgia and Ukraine into the community, and they have no desire to event of Ukraine’s integration into NATO, “Welcoming [Ukraine and Georgia] into alliance. He argued that Ukrainian NATO compete for the role of [Russia’s] younger what friendship, partnership or cooperation the Membership Action Plan would send a membership would seriously affect brother in exchange for cheap energy sup- can we talk about when an overwhelming signal to their citizens that if they continue Russian industrial and defense cooperation plies.” (RFE/RL Newsline) majority of State Duma deputies are confi- on the path to democracy and reform, they with that country, whose industry, he dent that NATO unfortunately will always will be welcomed into the institutions of argued, would have to adapt to “NATO CPU threatens Yushchenko be our country’s opponent?” On April 2 Europe; it would send a signal throughout standards.” Mr. Lavrov pointed out that the Sergei Ryabkov, who heads the Foreign the region that these two nations are and upcoming NATO summit “will coincide KYIV – The Communist Party of Ministry’s Department for European will remain sovereign and independent with a conference on Afghanistan, where Ukraine (CPU) will demand President Cooperation, was quoted by Interfax as states,” Mr. Bush said. In Moscow the pre- some new approaches are planned. We are Viktor Yushchenko’s resignation if Ukraine saying that “we are in a situation where a vious day, Russian Deputy Foreign being asked to sign a military transit agree- joins NATO’s Membership Action Plan at very serious, powerful and modern Minister Grigory Karasin said that ment... with NATO as a whole, and to pro- the Bucharest summit, CPU leader Petro machine is moving closer and closer to “Ukraine’s accession to NATO would vide military transport aircraft. We are Symonenko said on March 31. He also those areas that we simply cannot help but cause a deep crisis in Russian-Ukrainian open to cooperation, but we shall speak out said the CPU will demand withdrawal of a consider a sphere of our own serious inter- relations that would affect all European firmly against any creeping advances that resolution on letters exchanged with ests. We have to react sharply and directly, security. Therefore, the West must also are detrimental to our interests.” On March NATO on the participation of Ukrainian which we are doing.” Mr. Ryabkov added make a choice as to what kind of relation- 28 Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr soldiers in an operation in Afghanistan. that what he called NATO’s attempts at ship with Russia is in its interests.” Grushko said in an interview with Interfax (Ukrinform) (RFE/RL Newsline) assuming a global role are a “problem.” that Russia is willing to expand coopera- Klitschko to run for Kyiv mayor The Russian daily Vremya Novostei com- Russian expert: NATO afraid of Putin tion with NATO on Afghanistan. He mented on April 2 that President Vladimir denied that there will be any “trade-off” KYIV – Vitali Klitschko on March 31 Putin will attend a meeting of the NATO- MOSCOW – On March 31 Russian between such cooperation and NATO’s filed an application to the Territorial Russia Council in Bucharest on April 4 in political analyst Gleb Pavlovsky, who heads policy on admitting Ukraine and Georgia, Election Commission to be registered as a order “to minimize the geopolitical and the Effective Politics Foundation, told but suggested nonetheless that there is such candidate for mayor of Kyiv. Mr. military-strategic costs for Russia of Interfax that NATO Secretary-General Jaap a link. The Moscow Times on March 31 Klitschko said that, although he will run NATO’s inevitable further expansion to the de Hoop Scheffer’s recent warnings to quoted independent Russian analyst for mayor independently, he is also negoti- east. Moscow is well aware that it has no President Vladimir Putin “are unparalleled Aleksandr Golts as saying that it is in ating with all key political forces regarding veto power over NATO’s admittance of in the history of NATO and international Russia’s own strategic interest for NATO his nomination as a single candidate. Georgia and Ukraine. But it also under- diplomacy. [NATO leaders] are afraid of to succeed in Afghanistan. He added that “Talks have not yet been completed and I stands that many NATO leaders, especially [Putin].” Mr. Pavlovsky stressed that if “the conflict between Russia and NATO is believe the situation regarding a single its European leaders, do not want to risk Ukraine and Georgia are offered a NATO actually rooted in the fact that NATO rep- candidacy will be cleared up this week,” their close economic ties and other ties Membership Action Plan (MAP), which is resents the ideal paper tiger, which Russia the boxer-turned-politician said. with Russia by rushing to admit Kyiv and an important step on the road to full mem- can tear apart and set on fire to demon- (Ukrinform) No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 17 GENERATION UKE

Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas and Yarema Belej BUG to host fifth annual spring cleaning weekend at Soyuzivka by Yarema Belej ing.” This volunteer weekend has facilitate arts events and come out in sup- teers grows every year, which Soyuzivka become a key to getting the busy spring port of their fellow artists. greatly welcomes. “The people at As the snow melts away around the season off on its way. “We’ve gone from The buzz of activity that BUG creates Soyuzivka always take care of us when sprawling Soyuzivka grounds, the famil- raking leaves to completely re-doing often surrounds Soyuzivka, as its mem- we come up in the spring,” said Ms. Lew. iar buildings and landscapes begin to rooms and the many beloved, but old bers are integral parts of the Soyuzivka “They are so highly appreciative of our emerge from their frozen slumber. portions of Soyuzivka,” said Maya Lew, Heritage Foundation, volunteer staff and work.” Perhaps this year the cocoon will take a the coordinator of the spring cleaning. perhaps some of the most dedicated Working together, these volunteers little more shaking to shed due to BUG is a group of artists, filmmakers, patrons of the resort. and Soyuzivka workers save the resort Soyuzivka being closed for renovations writers, musicians, thespians, aficionados It was due to this deep affection for tens of thousands of dollars every year. and improvements since November. and supporters of creative avenues and Soyuzivka that Ms. Lew, co-founder of Examples of this are the fund-raising For the fifth consecutive year, on April pursuits who have become pillars within BUG and a Ukrainian National Association effort led by BUG that allowed for the advisor, decided to rustle up her fellow installation of 120 energy-efficient light 18-20 the Brooklyn Ukrainian Group the Ukrainian community in New York BUG members and friends to come up to bulbs, new décor including accents and (BUG) will be on the grounds of City and beyond. These members help Kerhonkson, N.Y., and help to clean and artwork, removal of asbestos, removal of Soyuzivka to conduct a “spring clean- during various festivals, host concerts, spruce-up the buildings and grounds. old and unusable furniture, lawn care and It was in April 2004 that the first so many other jobs and additions that are group of volunteers came up for the too numerous to mention here. spring cleaning. At first there was some This gathering has grown to include hesitation as to what to clean and the vol- BUG members, their friends and unaffili- unteers meekly raked leaves. However, ated volunteers who have heard of the after several hours all the work that was effort and just want to help out, and this being done began to pay dividends as all year is no different as the work will be the fall leaves were removed, the green difficult, as always. This yearly effort is trail was cleared and old appliances from rewarded by Soyuzivka with a few meals around the grounds were removed. and free accommodations. Soyuzivka management recognized Like many other gatherings of young the effort and expressed its appreciation Ukrainians and their friends, when the for the work that all these BUG members work is done, some good joking around did. Following this initial weekend, a few and fun is had by all those who sweated returned a month later and completely and swept the winter away. updated the Halych building. This Like an exhaustive spring weekend included wallpaper removal and a fresh spent in your own garden, the reward is coat of paint on main floor and stairwell, taking a relaxing seat and enjoying a sip new curtains, new couch throws and pil- of a cool beer or of some Pinot Grigio, as lows, brass numbers on room doors, these volunteers reflect on the face-lift bathroom scrub-downs, mold removal, that they have provided to their beloved caulk/grout repair, new toilet seats and Soyuzivka. It makes all that hard work accessories in each bathroom. seem worthwhile. Since that first spring event, BUG has If you are interested in volunteering a increased its efforts and great deeds con- sturdy back or a nice touch with a paint- Members of the Brooklyn Ukrainian Group during the 2007 spring cleaning tinue to be done by these young artists brush on April 18-20, RSVP to Ms. Lew weekend at Soyuzivka. and professionals. The number of volun- at [email protected].

Ukrainian Canadian women increase awareness of human trafficking by Yarema Belej including HIV/AIDS. Ukraine has improving the quality of life of children Europe’s third fastest growing HIV/AIDS living in orphanages in Ukraine; Orphans’ Melania Prydatkewycz, 29, from St. rate, and infection has increased 20 times Future (OF), a non-profitable, non-state Catharines, Ontario, and Anna in five years.” organization working to care for orphaned Shabotynska, 22, from Toronto, who are “Ukrainian women are extremely vul- children and students in the Ternopil members of the Help Us Help the Children nerable to exploitation,” said Ms. region, between the ages 4 and 18, who Anti-Trafficking Initiative (HUHCTC- Prydatkewycz, who has a master’s of edu- live in state run institutions; and ATI) in Toronto, a project of the Children cation degree from Daemen College. “We “Women’s Consortium” (WC), a coalition of Chornobyl Canadian Fund, have want to show these women the realities of of non-governmental-organizations work- designed and coordinated the Human what has happened to those like them and ing on women’s empowerment and child Trafficking Awareness Project (HTAP). teach them to recognize the tricks and protection programs across Ukraine. Throughout April and May of this year, methods of those who profit from the hor- HUHTC-ATI and WC have a long- senior high school students and older rible practice.” standing partnership. WC has produced a members of orphanages in Ternopil, According to HUHTC-ATI, the rea- film about human trafficking which has Ukraine, will be taking part in human traf- son Ternopil was chosen as the target city received the Ukrainian Education ficking awareness seminars, which were for this series of seminars is due to its Ministry’s approval. HUHTC-ATI is cur- created to educate the most vulnerable active role in the trafficking operation. Its rently supporting WC in the development women and the people around them to the geographical location makes it a gateway of a second follow-up film. realities of the exploitation of young to the Western world where many of these Another influential NGO that will Ukrainian women. women are shipped to serve at the mercy assist in creating educational programs for At the core of the seminars will be of the vile people who make a living off youth that will address the trafficking cri- information about the nature of human their exploitation. sis in Ukraine is La Strada-Ukraine. trafficking, which will be shared by using The HTAP seminars will also be carried Melania Prydatkewycz. HUHTC-ATI and La Strada have shared learning activities such as role-playing out with teachers and caregivers who will materials to better arm themselves in the and story-telling that focus on real-life sit- help them in knowing what happens to war on human trafficking via the best pos- uations. those who fall for these false promises of HTAP will focus its seminars on the sible education materials that are needed According to the HTAP’s mission state- Western freedoms, jobs and riches. With recruiting tactics of traffickers at all the 29 to combat it. ment, “Traffickers promise lucrative more people in the community and the schools and the two orphanages in Funding for this initiative comes most- employment abroad, but instead subject familial unit aware of the realities, the Ternopil. ly from the Canadian International victims to sexual and labor exploitation, hope is that there will be more resistance Canadian participants will manage Development Agency through the damaging both the lives of the victims and to follow these hollow promises and HTAP, while programming will be deliv- Partnerships for Tomorrow Program the fabric of Ukrainian society. nefarious people. ered in cooperation with host organiza- Phase II. Graduating students seeking work are par- The young women who are ultimately tions: ENITO, a non-governmental organ- Generation Uke will report on these ticularly vulnerable to offers of traffickers the most vulnerable and sought after are ization that addresses social issues, two extraordinary young Ukrainian as are youth leaving orphanages at the ones who need to be made the most including helping orphans in the city of Canadian women who have spearheaded 18…Victims are emotionally and physi- aware of the tactics and realities, as they Ternopil; New Generation (NG), a volun- this program, upon their completion of cally damaged, often with diseases, are on the front lines of this battle. Thus, tary charitable initiative dedicated to these seminars in Ternopil, Ukraine. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14 No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 19

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the leverage that this competition gives Harvard hosts... them,” Dr. Olcott said, “and Kazakhstan is (Continued from page 10) currently trying to counterbalance the can’t and/or won’t fight corruption. demands and needs of Russia and the Russia is taking advantage of this and is West against those of China and the East.” working to divide the Ukrainian elite. It is Ferdinand Pavel, research associate of actively looking to extend the presence of the German Institute for Economic its Black Sea Fleet beyond 2017; it is Research (Berlin), and a member of the looking to block Ukraine’s entry into German Advisory Group with the NATO; and it is looking to continue the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, gave an corrupt energy relationship which is so overview of the current major issues in profitable to individuals on both sides.” European-Russian energy relations. He Mikhail Zygar, special correspondent stressed the fact that the withholding of of Kommersant (Moscow) and co-author gas by the Russian government in January of the newly published book “Gazprom – 2006 was a wake-up call for the govern- the New Russian Weapon,” looked at ments of Western Europe and that there Gazprom’s history and its impact on has been a continuous decline in political Russian politics. He emphasized that the relations since then. chief factor for Russian politicians in “As a result of the crisis, Poland called dealing with energy is the interests of the on the members of the European Union to Russian Federation, followed by the per- create the equivalent of an energy NATO, sonal interests of the Russian elite and, but there has been great opposition by a Andrei Konoplyanik finally, by the interests and needs of number of member nations, most notably Germany and France,” Dr. Pavel said. Gazprom itself. Central European relations and energy stressed the fact that these intermediaries Mr. Zygar then turned to the current He also said that as gas becomes more expensive, particularly as the Chinese security, pointed out that many people have always been linked with politics. state of Gazprom and pointed out that overlook the fact that Poland, the Czech “Since the very beginning, each presi- Russian gas production is declining, that begin to compete in the market, Western Europe has begun seeking alternatives Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, which dent and each government has sought to Russian pipelines are seriously neglected are seen as second-tier European Union implement their own agreements and and rapidly deteriorating, and that the and is already exploring increasing its use of coal and further developing its nuclear countries, are also gas consumers and also policies, and in each case they have done company has not undertaken any serious transit countries, and provide both obsta- so looking at their own interests and not exploration for new gas deposits and has energy capacity. The Saturday morning session looked at cles and opportunities of their own. at the good of the country,” Ms. been forced to buy gas from Central Asian Ms. Orban stressed that the Russians Yeremenko said. countries to supplement its own resources. pricing mechanisms, transit and informal keenly feel the decline of their influence “As everyone knows, these moves He argued that Gazprom is a large, institutions, and was chaired by Dr. Hajda. in the area and have been trying to com- have been less than transparent,” she unwieldy entity that controls everything Andrei Konoplyanik, currently deputy pensate by negotiating individual treaties underscored “and even now, more than and doesn’t control anything. He noted secretary general, Energy Charter Secretariat (Brussels), Russia’s former with these countries. She cited a recent, two years after the agreement between the that it has developed a corporate culture little-publicized Russian-Hungarian deputy minister of oil and energy (1991- Ukrainian and Russian governments in and that it even has its own company agreement on gas transit that is clearly 1993) and the co-author of Russia’s ener- January 2006, only 10 pages of the docu- towns scattered throughout the Russian illegal according to Hungarian law but gy strategy to 2020, looked at pricing ment have become public and only after Federation, but that it is so big that it which was negotiated to send a message policies for gas being sold to and transit- intense media pressure was applied.” can’t effectively control its own holdings. to the region. ing through Ukraine. He maintained that She then asked rhetorically if the presi- Mr. Zygar maintained that “only under She concluded by pointing out that the nothing more than normal marketing dents of the countries involved the presidency of Boris Yeltsin was Russians are blocking the use of the new strategies were being used in determining (Yushchenko and Putin) unilaterally have Gazprom used for state political purposes Odesa-Brody pipeline in Ukraine at great price and policy for the gas going to and the right to conclude binding agreements and that was strictly for internal Russian expense to themselves and that they are through Ukraine. and if politicians have the right to inter- politics. The current Russian government looking to the proposed pipeline under “The Russian government has been fere with publicly traded joint stock com- views Gazprom as a business venture, the Baltic Sea to give them a renewed seeking to maintain the status quo regard- panies. She stressed that after the three- and it behaves as such.” naval presence in the area. ing the various intermediaries,” Mr. hour Yushchenko-Putin meeting in David Dusseault, project coordinator Energy as a political weapon Konoplyanik said, “because they are use- Moscow in February no one knows what for the Eurasia Energy Group of the was agreed upon and no one has yet seen Marshall Goldman, Kathryn ful in smoothing the transition to energy Aleksanteri Institute of the University of either a memorandum or a formal docu- Wasserman Davis Professor of Russian relations between Russia and Ukraine Helsinki (Finland), said that there has Economics (emeritus) at Wellesley based strictly on market policy.” He also ment of that agreement. been an international failure to fully To emphasize the potential for profit and College (Wellesley, Mass.) and former said that the Russian government and understand the impact of energy on associate director of the Davis Center at Gazprom have been working intensively corruption, Ms. Yeremenko reminded the national security and that for a number of conference participants that the price of gas Harvard, began his presentation by to remove from the intermediary compa- years politicians have failed to provide sharply disagreeing with Mr. Zygar. He nies individuals suspected of corruption in transit doubled at Ukraine’s eastern bor- leadership, policy and vision. der and then tripled at its western border. pointed out that the Russian government, or unethical dealings. “Many leading politicians in Europe She called for the development of an and before it the Soviet government, and in the United States really have not The transit grid independent Ukrainian energy policy as a already used oil as a political weapon and understood the importance of energy fundamental underpinning to a truly inde- tool against the Baltic countries, Belarus, Christof van Agt, a principal of “Further security in a time of rising prices and pendent country and said that all Ukraine and Moldova, as well as Western a Field” Eurasia Oil and Gas Advisory and diminishing supplies or the need to devel- Ukrainians need to look to their future. Europe. Now it is using gas the same an advisor on Caspian affairs at the op new approaches to the formulation of way. He emphasized that a considerable International Energy Agency (Paris), energy security,” he concluded. Energy-poor but rent-rich percentage of Western Europe’s gas and looked at the current gas transit grid and Prof. Balmaceda, in her presentation all of Eastern Europe’s comes from emphasized the fact that the location of the on informal institutions, stressed that the In her summary statement, Dr. Russia, adding that this dependency will currently known gas deposits makes over- combination of weak governments and Balmaceda reviewed why it was so only increase in the future. land transit by pipeline unavoidable. He intermediary companies is a major source important to focus on Ukraine and its Prof. Goldman said, “The Russians are pointed out that Russia is currently con- of instability and corruption. She empha- ongoing relations with Russia in the battle seeking to become the dominant energy centrating on its downstream markets and sized that during the transit of gas through for Central Asian gas. She stressed that provider in the world. To do this they are end users, and has been ignoring the need Ukraine its price almost triples and that for “energy-poor but rent-rich” Ukraine now trying to control all of the delivery for the upstream development of the gas the profits generated not only corrupt and the stakes of energy trade policy are high. channels to their customers and consumers. fields and the means for tapping the divide Ukrainian government officials Moreover, continued Prof. Balmaceda, Unfortunately, countries like Ukraine are in resource. It has also been putting resources and elites but also are kicked back to what is currently going on is not only cru- the way, and the Russians, through both into developing pipelines to circumvent Russian government officials and to the cial for Ukraine’s future but has a major direct and indirect means, are trying to Ukraine and Belarus, even though the managers of Gazprom as well. international impact as well, being a pow- eliminate the problems that this causes.” existing pipelines are more than adequate Addressing the long-term problems erful example of Russia’s use of energy as Finally, he also stressed that there is a for transporting gas to market for the fore- created by a short-term over-concentra- a strategic weapon in the region. real problem with the reliability of Russia seeable future. Mr. Van Agt stressed that tion on maintaining low gas prices even Prof. Balmaceda touched on the fact as a provider and that this will become gas transit fees are now governed by cor- when this keeps Ukraine from imple- that there is a complex relationship increasingly apparent as events continue porate/state sovereignty and that the rule of menting crucial energy conservation between the various players involved and to unfold. law has been subjected to it. He concluded measures, Prof. Balmaceda looked at the that there were underlying, internal factors Dr. Olcott gave an overview of the cur- by pointing out that, although there is cur- fact that all Ukrainian politicians are that play a role. She ended by saying that rent political and energy policy situation in rently friction between Russia and Europe, committed to subsidizing the price of gas neither political science nor economics the Central Asian republics and talked this does not necessarily mean that there is for the domestic consumer – even at the alone can untangle this question, and that extensively about the fact that China was a contradiction between their energy poli- cost of reform and future economic devel- only an interdisciplinary and comparative now competing with the Russians for access cies. He then pointed out that, in spite of opment. She talked about the impact approach can help shed light on the issue. to their gas. The Chinese are planning to the Russian-Ukrainian conflicts, the over- these policies will have on the outcome of Dr. Hajda concluded the session and the build an enormously expensive pipeline to all flow of gas through Ukraine has been the 2009 presidential elections. conference by thanking all of the partici- carry the gas eastward, they are currently steadily increasing over the past few years. Alla Yeremenko, senior correspondent, pants and all of the staff members of HURI willing to pay more than prevailing market Anita Orban, executive vice-president economic security section, Dzerkalo and the Davis Center for their hard work. price to get it, and they pay in cash, in of the International Center for Democratic Tyzhnia/ Zerkalo Nedeli (Kyiv), looked at A video of the entire conference can be advance, without questions, she noted. Transition (Budapest), who specializes in the role the various intermediaries have seen at www.huri.harvard.edu/ “The Central Asian countries realize Russian foreign policy and Russian- played since Ukrainian independence and na/2008_03_07-08_energy_conf.html. No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 21

Deputy Vitali Klitschko, who is a former Tymoshenko wants... world boxing champion (unaffiliated); for- (Continued from page 3) mer Vice Prime Minister and former Vice- positions in Kyiv and will hardly field Chairman of Parliament Mykola Tomenko strong candidates, while the situation in the (YTB); former Mayor Oleksander Orange camp is the opposite: too many Omelchenko (OU-PSD); and former Vice- hopefuls and no unity. The YTB reportedly Mayor Mykhailo Pozhyvanov (YTB), rejected OU-PSD’s proposals on coming who chairs the state committee for materi- up with a single candidate. al reserves. There are at least five popular politi- cians among the Orange camp who do not Sources: UNIAN, Gazeta Po-Kievski, conceal mayoral ambitions. These are Mr. March 13; Channel 5, March 16, 18; Lutsenko (OU-PSD); Kyiv Council Ukrayinska Pravda, March 17, 18.

gested this publicly: “Russia-NATO NATO opens... cooperation on Afghanistan could (Continued from page 11) progress more extensively if NATO coun- deemed these past six years. Some other tries would take into account Russian allies feel that an agreement signed by concerns on a wide range of issues that NATO in its collective capacity with are not confined to Ukraine and Georgia. At least six NATO countries are opposed Russia could provide a rare political to speeding up Ukraine’s and Georgia’s demonstration of NATO-Russia coopera- accession. To all appearances, no decision tion. on these MAPs would be taken at this Moscow is setting political conditions summit” (Interfax, March 30). for opening such transit for NATO via Moreover, the Duma’s Foreign Affairs Russia and giving it a green light through Committee Chairman Konstantin Central Asian countries to Afghanistan. Kosachev noted, “We know that the At a minimum, the Kremlin wants NATO [NATO-ISAF] operation in Afghanistan to turn down the Ukrainian and Georgian is clearly failing and the situation is MAPs. Mr. Putin had clearly implied this unfortunately deteriorating.” Thus, conditionality during his joint press con- Moscow is well-placed to increase the ference with German Chancellor Angela price of its possible cooperation. Merkel in Moscow. On the same occa- Additional conditions could include sion Mr. Putin also implied that Russia political recognition by NATO of the would not sign a transit agreement direct- Russia-led Collective Security Treaty ly with NATO, but would seek some Organization; and/or placing the NATO international format other than NATO- operation under the auspices of an inter- Russia (Kremlin.ru, March 8). national organization, such as the United With Germany and several other coun- Nations, where Russia wields veto tries already blocking those two MAPs, power, or the Organization for Security Moscow may feel that it can pose some and Cooperation in Europe, where deci- additional demands. Kremlin foreign pol- sions are made by consensus. (ITAR- icy consultant Vyacheslav Nikonov sug- TASS, March 29). 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14 Now accepting applications: 2008 Harvard Ukrainian Summer School by Peter T. Woloschuk sive university language resources, includ- HUSI. He is an author of creative fiction, a eign policy. In addition, there have been ing a library of recorded material, dozens translator and a leading figure in contem- literary readings, screenings of Ukrainian CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard of videos and programs, access to porary Ukrainian literature. His most films, performances showcasing Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) is Ukrainian news and other radio and TV recent Ukrainian novel, “Andrew’s Way” Ukrainian pop, folk and classical music, now accepting applications for its 2008 shows, regular language tables, and many (Andriyivskyi Uzviz) won the BBC as well as excursions to greater Boston summer program. Offerings include three other extracurricular activities to create a Ukrainian Book of the Year Prize for 2007. area attractions. intensive eight-credit Ukrainian language near-immersion language environment. HUSI 2008 also features courses in lit- In the past HUSI has hosted playwright courses, which are the equivalent of two With its experienced Harvard staff, erature, history and music, which are Irena Kowal; noted authors Oksana full-semester courses during the regular HUSI is the only language program of its taught by leading new Ukrainian scholars Zabuzhko, Askold Melnyczuk, Volodymyr academic year, and three four credit cours- kind in North America in which accom- in their respective academic fields. Dibrova, Alexander Motyl and Dzivia es in Ukrainian history, literature and George Grabowicz, the Dmytro Orlowska; bandura player Julian Kytasty; music. The deadline for all applications is plished faculty teach Ukrainian at all lev- els in an intensive learning environment. Cyzevskyj Professor of Ukrainian and director Carlos Rodriguez and pro- Friday, May 23. Literature at Harvard University, will ducer Asun Lasarte of the film “The HUSI offers eight weeks of intensive This year’s faculty includes: Alla Parkhomenko, Yuri Shevchuk and teach “20th-Century Ukrainian Literature: Unnamed Zone.” accredited university instruction in Rethinking the Canon,” which examines HUSI 2008 will also afford opportuni- Ukrainian studies beginning on Monday, Volodymyr Dibrova. Each has over 20 years of experience in Ukrainian-English how Ukrainian independence and events ties for cultural exchange. In recent years June 23 and concluding on Friday, August after the 2004 Orange Revolution have students enrolled in HUSI have included 15. The program is run jointly by the language pedagogy. Prof. Parkhomenko has developed reconfigured the canon of Ukrainian practitioners in such fields as government Harvard Summer School and the Harvard Literature. Prof. Grabowicz is the editor- service, journalism and business. Among Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) and modern approaches of assessment and communicative teaching techniques for in-chief of Krytyka, the Kyiv-based those participating were undergraduates, has been in existence since 1971. Students graduate students and professionals from the British Council in Kyïv; and will teach monthly of critiques, essays, and reviews. can take advantage of Harvard’s many His latest book, “Teksty I Masky,” was North and South America, Asia, Africa Beginning Ukrainian. research and instructional facilities, published in Ukraine in 2005. and Europe including Ukraine. Since its Prof. Shevchuk, lecturer in the depart- including the largest Ucrainica library col- Serhii Plokhii, the Mykhailo S. inception, HUSI has welcomed more than ment of Slavic languages at Columbia lection outside of Eastern Europe, muse- Hrushevskyi Professor of Ukrainian 2,000 students from within and beyond University in New York, will teach ums and a language resource center. History, who joined Harvard University in the Ukrainian linguistic, cultural and terri- Intensive Ukrainian language training Intermediate Ukrainian. He will also intro- July 2007, will teach the “History of torial diaspora. is a principal focus of the Harvard duce all HUSI students to Ukrainian cine- Ukraine,” an exploration of Ukrainian his- The program boasts some outstanding Ukrainian Summer Institute. Language ma, past and present. tory and historiography in the broad con- alumni, including Father Borys Gudziak, teaching is proficiency-based and aimed at Prof. Dibrova, preceptor in Ukrainian at text of political, social and cultural rector of the Ukrainian Catholic developing communication skills in a Harvard University’s department of Slavic changes in Central and Eastern Europe University; Timothy Snyder, professor of variety of real-life situations. An entry test languages and literature and writer-in-resi- during the last millennium. Prof. Plokhii’s history at Yale University; Federigo determines placement in each course. The dence at the Harvard Ukrainian Research latest monograph is “The Origins of the Argentieri, professor of history at John language program actively relies on exten- Institute, teaches Advanced Ukrainian at Slavic Nations: Premodern Identities in Cabot University in Rome, who was Russia, Ukraine and Belarus” (Cambridge instrumental in getting Robert Conquest’s University Press, 2005). “Harvest of Sorrow” published in Italian; Virko Baley, Distinguished Professor of Kazuo Nakai, a prominent specialist in Music and Composer-in-Residence at the Ukrainian studies at the University of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will Tokyo, Japan; and William Gleason, the teach “Toward a History of 20th-Century first director of the Fulbright Program in Ukrainian Music.” Prof. Baley will look at Ukraine, who is currently working at the Ukrainian aesthetic, historical, and socio- U.S. Foreign Service Institute. Kateryna logical developments in a wider European Yushchenko, the First Lady of Ukraine, context by surveying the works of leading also is an alumna. Ukrainian 20th century and contemporary HUSI applicants must be at least 19 composers. years of age or have completed one year Because of the unique setting of the of college. Exceptional high school stu- program, HUSI faculty members are read- dents may be considered through ily available for additional consultation Harvard’s Summer School Secondary and informal conversation in and out of School Program. Admission is based on the classroom. the applicant’s academic record, a letter of A full calendar of special events sup- recommendation and an essay. plements the academic offerings of the For further information readers may Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute. In contact Tamara Nary, Program the past the program has featured lectures Administrator, Harvard Ukrainian and discussions with internationally rec- Summer Institute, 34 Kirkland St., ognized experts on Ukrainian affairs, Cambridge, MA 02138; call 617-495- diplomats and decision-makers directly 3549, fax 617-495-8097; or e-mail involved in Ukraine’s domestic and for- [email protected]. No. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 23 OUT AND ABOUT

April 11 Theatrical production, “Damien,” starring Society of Canada, 416-946-7326 Washington Father Edward Danylo Evanko, Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, 202-526-3737 April 18 Exhibit, “Holodomor: Genocide by Famine Toronto Exhibit,” International Coordinating April 12 Lecture by Stanislav Kulchinsky, “A Committee of the Ukrainian World New York Reconstruction of the Mechanism of the Congress, Toronto City Hall, 416-323-4772 Holodomor in Ukraine,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 April 19 Spring Cleaning at Soyuzivka, Brooklyn Kerhonkson, NY Ukrainian Group, Soyuzivka, April 12 Film screening, “Bereza Kartuzka” by Yurij [email protected] Silver Spring, MD Luhovy, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 301-421-1739 April 19 War re-enactment, 360th anniversary of Tyler, TX the Ukrainian War of Independence 1648- April 12-13 Theatrical performance, “Natalka 1657, Four Winds Renaissance Faire, Whippany, NJ Poltavka,” Ukrainian American Cultural [email protected] or Center of New Jersey, 973-590-8026 www.living-history.com

April 13 Concert featuring violinist Solomiya April 20 Easter bazaar, North Anthracite Council – Alexandria, VA Soroka, The Washington Group Cultural Scranton, PA League of Ukrainian Catholics, St. Vladimir Fund, The Lyceum, 301-229-2615 or Parish Center, 570-563-2275 or 703-838-4994 570-759-2824

April 13 Film screening, “Orange Revolution” by April 20 Easter Bazaar, Ukrainian Catholic Women’s Arlington, VA Steve York, The Rosslyn Spectrum, Ottawa League, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian 703-241-1817 or 703-276-6701 Catholic Shrine hall, 613-225-7115

April 13 Film screening, “Bereza Kartuzka,” by Yurij April 20 Lecture by Dr. Boris Lushniak, “Pandemic Jenkintown, PA Luhovy, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Whippany, NJ Influenza: Preparing for the Unknown,” Center, 215-663-1166 Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Ukrainian American Cultural April 13 Concert featuring Taras Chubai, Ukrainian Center of New Jersey, 973-585-7175 Philadelphia League of Philadelphia, [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Items will be pub- April 13 Concert of classical works, featuring lished at the discretion of the editors and as space allows; photos will be Chicago Natalya Shkoda, Ukrainian Institute of considered. Please note: items will be printed a maximum of two times each. Modern Art, uima-chicago.org Please send e-mail to [email protected].

April 14 Lecture by Simone Attillo Bellezza, “The Cambridge, MA National Question and Agrarian Reform in Nazi-Occupied Ukraine: The Case of Generalbezirk Dnjepropetrowsk, 1941-1944,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053

April 14 Lecture by Anton Shynkaruk, “Foreign Stanford, CA Policy Management in Ukraine,” Stanford University, 650-725-2563

April 14 Lecture by Magdalena Dembirska, “History, Washington Diversity and State Community-Building – Integrating Collective Memories in Poland and Ukraine,” Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 202-691-4000

April 14 Lecture by Taras Kuzio, “Ukraine Since the Toronto 2007 Elections: Political Machines, Gender Issues, Squabbling Hetmans and Political Hobbits,” St. Vladimir Institute, 416-923-3318

April 17 Lecture by Madeline Rees, “Failures of Stanford, CA Identification and Response to Trafficking of Women in Eastern Europe,” Stanford University, 650-725-2563

April 17 Book reading by Asklod Melnyczuk, “The Iowa City, IA House of Widows,” Prairie Light Bookstore, 319-337-2681

April 17 Wine tasting, Ukrainian American Cultural Whippany, NJ Center of New Jersey, 973-479-8715 or 973-713-6956

April 18 Lecture by Myroslav Shkandrij, “Jewish- Toronto Ukrainian Identity: The Consolidation and Separation in the Ukrainian Culture of the 1890s-1930s,” Shevchenko Scientific 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 No. 14

Soyuzivka’s Datebook PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday, April 12 present. Proceeds from the screening will go toward the English-language version of May 10 – Private evening affair June 30 - July 4 – Exploration Day NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific the documentary. Admission is $10. For Camp session 2 Society invites all to a lecture by Prof. information contact Orysia Hewka, 215- May 11 – Mother’s Day brunch Stanislav Kulchytsky titled “A 663-1166. July 10 - 13 – Soyuzivka Cultural Reconstruction of the Mechanism of the May 24 – Memorial Day weekend Festival Weekend Holodomor in Ukraine.” Prof. Kulchytsky Monday, April 14 is a doctor of historical sciences and asso- Official Soyuzivka Reopening CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard ciate director of the Institute of the History Kino-Q film Festival July 13 -18 – Heritage Camp Ukrainian Research Institute will host a Friday – Matthew Dubas session 1 of Ukraine at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The lecture will take lecture given by Simone Attilio Bellezza, Saturday – Zabava with Hrim fellow at the School of Advanced Sunday – music by Walter July 13 - 19 – Discovery / Cultural place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 Historical Studies, University of San Mosiurak and friend Camp p.m. For additional information call 212- Marino, and Eugene and Daymel Shklar 254-5130. Research Fellow, Harvard Ukrainian May 31 – New Ukrainian Wave July 20 - 25 – Heritage Camp Research Institute. His lecture will be held Convention session 2 SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Washington in Room S-050 (Concourse level) of CGIS premiere of the documentary film “Bereza Building South at 4-6 p.m. The South June 2 - 5 – Stamford Diocese July 20 - 26 – Sitch Sports Camp Kartuzka” (Ukrainian version) will take Building of the Center for Government clergy retreat days session 1 place at Holy Trinity Particular Ukrainian and International Studies (CGIS) is locat- Catholic Church hall, 16631 New ed at 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, Hampshire Ave., at 5 p.m. Produced and MA 02138. For more information contact June 7 – Wedding July 20 - August 2 – Roma Pryma HURI at 617-495-4053 or log on to Bohachevsky Dance Camp session directed by award-winning Montreal film- maker Yurij Luhovy, this is the first film to http://www.huri.harvard.edu/calendar.htm. June 8 - 13 – Seniors’ Week 1; recital Saturday, August 2 be made about the Polish concentration Thursday, April 17 camp Bereza Kartuzka (1934-1939). It is June 14 – Wedding July 27 – August 2 – Sitch Sports based on extensive research, vintage stock NEW YORK: The April event of the Camp session 2 shots and commentaries by pre-eminent Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia June 15 – Father’s Day luncheon academics and eyewitness testimonies. University will mark the anniversary of and cultural program July 27 - 31 – Adoptive Ukrainian The screening is sponsored by The the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and remind Children and Parents Heritage Washington Group and Holy Trinity the public that the problem of Chornobyl June 21 – Wedding Camp session co-sponsored by Church; the director will be present. has yet to be resolved. The club will screen the deeply moving documentary by Ukrainian Embassy Admission: $10. For information contact The Rev. Taras Lonchyna, 301-421-1739. Spanish director Julio Soto “Radiophobia” June 22 - 29 – Tabir Ptashat session 1 (2005). Entirely shot in the forbidden zone August 3 – 16 – Roma Pryma Sunday, April 13 around the ruined reactor, the film exam- June 23 - 27 – Exploration Day Bohachevsky Dance Camp session 2 JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Philadelphia ines the Chornobyl disaster and its conse- Camp session 1 premiere of the documentary film “Bereza quences 20 years later from the perspec- August 9 – Miss Soyuzivka Kartuzka” (Ukrainian version) will take tive of a group of survivors and people June 22 - July 3 – Tennis Camp Weekend and traditional events place at the Ukrainian Educational and who were on duty at the reactor on the Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, at 2 p.m. fateful April night of 1986. This is the first June 28 - 29 – USCAK Tennis August 16 – Roma Pryma Produced and directed by award-winning time that they return to the site of the Tournament Bohachevsky Dance Camp session Montreal filmmaker Yurij Luhovy, this is tragedy to reconcile their past with the 2 recital the first film to be made about the Polish ruins of the present. The screening is June 29 - July 12 – Roma Pryma concentration camp Bereza Kartuzka scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at 516 Hamilton Hall, Columbia University. The film will Bohachevsky Dance Workshop August 17 - 23 – Joseph’s School of (1934-1939). It is based on extensive research, vintage stock shots, and com- be screened in its original Ukrainian and Dance (Ballroom Dance Camp) mentaries by pre-eminent academics and Russian-language version with the narra- June 29 - July 6 – Tabir Ptashat eyewitness testimonies. The screening is tive and subtitles in English. Free and session 2 August 25 – September 1 – Labor sponsored by the Ukrainian Educational open to the public. Details available at Day Week and traditional events and Cultural Center; the director will be www.columbia.edu/cu/ufc.

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