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Millions in Ukraine’s As protests against Kyiv’s “capitulation” occur nationwide, eastern regions endure Zelenskyy offers reassurances about Steinmeier formula invisible wounds of war by Bohdan Nahaylo

by Iryna Tymchyshyn KYIV – Despite continuing reassurances UNHCR from the Zelenskyy administration that it will not yield on fundamental issues con- SITLODARSK, Ukraine – While the cerning Ukraine’s sovereignty and territori- recurrent shelling outside is terrifying, al integrity, protests against what many see it is the drawn-out silence between the as Kyiv’s “capitulation” before Russia by blasts that frightens her the most. accepting the controversial “Steinmeier for- “When everything gets quiet, I feel mula” have intensified and spread. like nothing will ever change,” says On October 6 more than 10,000 people Maryna, a dressmaker and mother of demonstrated on Kyiv’s Maidan, making it two. “I feel like the conflict is endless.” the largest public protest since the Maryna is among millions living in Revolution of Dignity. Protests were also the conflict zone who are paying a held in numerous cities all across the coun- heavy psychological price for the ongo- try. Several city and oblast councils in both ing violence in Ukraine. western and eastern Ukraine have come To date, the conflict has uprooted out against the Steinmeier formula. around 1.4 million people, while many On October 9 there was a new ominous more endure cold, hunger, hardship and development. Scuffles broke out near the the threat of sudden death at home. In village of Zolote in the Donbas between all, 3.4 million are in need of humanitar- police and radical activists seeking to pre- Danylo Dubchak/RadioSvoboda.org vent the pullback of government troops. ian assistance and protection. Thousands rallied in Kyiv on October 6 to protest what they see as the Zelenskyy Almost 40 percent of people who Deputy Prosecutor General Viktor Chumak, administration’s capitulation to Russia. live in the Donetsk and Luhansk who is the chief prosecutor for the military, regions have experienced trauma called on the demonstrators to operate about what was happening and really at February 12, 2015, contained numerous resulting in stress, depression, anxiety within the law and not try to take matters stake to the population. But he also claimed steps to initiate a peace process in the and post-traumatic stress disorder into their own hands. But the leader of the that his political opponents were spreading Donbas. They included a ceasefire, disen- (PTSD) as a result of the violence, activists, Andriy Biletsky, a former national confusion and fear for political purposes. gagement of forces, disarming of armed according to a recent study. deputy and now head of the far-right vigi- The key bone of contention remains the bands, amnesty for those involved on the For many like Maryna, a cancer sur- lante group known as the National Corps, now notorious and still vague Steinmeier “separatist” side, Ukraine regaining con- vivor who lives with her elderly moth- responded that they would “keep pressing formula. It was proposed by the German trol of the border with Russia, free elec- er just two kilometers from the front- until the end.” side and accepted by President Petro tions under Ukrainian law and OSCE mon- line, living amid conflict has been dev- Not surprisingly, these issues received Poroshenko on behalf of Ukraine in 2016 as itoring, temporary local self-government, astating. considerable attention at the “media mara- a means of activating the stalled Minsk economic rehabilitation, and constitution- “I was on the edge, not wanting to thon,” a free-ranging press conference con- accords of 2014-2015 on regulating the al amendments to be made by the live. Nothing could help me. For the vened by President Zelenskyy on October Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the Donbas. Ukrainian Parliament providing for a per- first time in my life, it felt like I was 10. Pressed hard by journalists, he The original Minsk accords, particular- manent special status for the areas cur- going to die,” she says. “Even when I acknowledged that part of the reason for ly the Package of Measures for the rently occupied. was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, I the current situation is shortcomings on his Implementation of the Minsk Agreements didn’t feel this bad.” administration’s side in communicating agreed by the Trilateral Contact Group on (Continued on page 18) She is far from alone. One in five people who have experi- enced war or other conflict over the last 10 years have mental health condi- tions, according to the World Health Kyiv museum presents exhibit dedicated to Mark Paslawsky Organization. Some 5 percent suffer by Olena Maksymenko he belonged to the Ukrainian scouting serious disorders, such as bipolar dis- organization Plast. He graduated from the order, psychosis, severe forms of KYIV – Five years ago, on August 19, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and depression or PTSD, whose symptoms 2014, 55-year-old Mark (Markian) Paslaws­ served in the 75th Ranger Regiment of the may include flashbacks, nightmares ky (codename “Franko”) – a Ukrainian U.S. Army Special Operations Command. and severe anxiety. American volunteer with the Donbas After demobilization, he got a degree in Fortunately, for people living on the Battalion of the Ukrainian National Guard – economics, and after Ukraine declared frontline in eastern Ukraine, some help was killed in the battle of Ilovaisk. He was independence, he returned to his historic is at hand. Proliska, an organization that covering for his retreating unit and saved homeland. He established a profitable agri- partners with UNHCR, the U.N. Refugee the lives of several fellow soldiers at the cultural business called Rosava-K in the Agency, is among aid groups redoubling expense of his own. Kyiv region (which was forcibly taken over their efforts to provide psychosocial On the eve of the anniversary of his after his death). He took part in the Orange assistance to people whose lives have death, the National Museum of the Revolution and later in the Revolution of been shattered by the conflict. Revolution of Dignity together with the Dignity. He became a Ukrainian citizen and Since October 2018, Proliska’s 11 Museum of the Ukrainian Diaspora opened went to war. He was killed, but left his psychologists have been reaching out the exhibition “New York – Ilovaisk: The mark. He is buried at Askold’s Grave in Kyiv. to communities in government-con- Choice,” dedicated to Paslawsky and the At the entrance to the exhibition at the fifth anniversary of the events in Ilovaisk. Bohdan Poshyvailo Museum of the Ukrainian Diaspora (vulyt- Markian Paslawsky was born in 1959 in (Continued on page 18) Ihor Poshyvailo, director of the National an immigrant family in New York. As a child Museum of the Revolution of Dignity. (Continued on page 14) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41

ANALYSIS

Russia entraps Ukraine’s president Kremlin sees U.S. role in resolving conflict policy,” the current Spanish foreign minis- ter told members of the European The Kremlin says the United States Parliament. During his opening 15-minute in the Steinmeier formula could play a role in helping resolve the speech, Borrell argued that the EU cannot controlled/occupied territories such as Russia-Ukraine conflict given Washington’s “have ambitions to be global players if we by Vladimir Socor influence in Kyiv. “The U.S. can undeniably Eurasia Daily Monitor Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria and cannot sort out problems at our own bor- Crimea. Such a shift by the OSCE would be a use the influence it has over Kyiv to make ders.” He emphasized a “balanced” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy major concession to Russia. Ukraine fulfill its Minsk agreements obliga- approach toward Russia, amid uneasiness has yielded to Russia in accepting the In that case, the Steinmeier formula shall tions as soon as possible,” Kremlin spokes- among Poland and the Baltic states over Steinmeier formula, a procedure for imple- operate in accordance with the documents man Dmitry Peskov told reporters on what they see as rapprochement efforts by signed on October 1. Ukraine would bring menting the Minsk accords on Russian- October 8, noting that Moscow wouldn’t countries like France and Finland toward defined terms (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, the law on the special status of Donetsk- back Washington joining the Normandy Moscow. Mr. Borrell, 72, said the best way September 17, 24, 25, 26). On October 1 in Luhansk into temporary effect on election format talks to settle the conflict. Russia, “to address Russian expansionism is to help the Minsk Contact Group, Ukraine agreed to day at 8 p.m. (closure of the balloting sta- Ukraine, Germany, and France currently incorporate the core part of the Steinmeier tions). The OSCE would determine whether and reinforce Ukraine, their resilience and comprise the so-called Normandy Four, capacity for reforms and become a pros- formula into Ukraine’s legislation. Russia, the the elections adhered “on the whole [sic]” to though they have not met for peace talks Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics” this organization’s standards and “interna- perous country.” Noting that Russia was since October 2016. A deal announced by under EU sanctions for seizing Ukraine’s (DPR, LPR) and the Organization for Security tional” standards. If the OSCE assesses the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy elections as corresponding “on the whole” Crimean peninsula in 2014 and for “desta- and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE, the medi- last week that would allow local elections ator in the Minsk Contact Group) co-signed with those standards, the special status of bilizing” eastern Ukraine by backing “sepa- in separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine the documents alongside Ukraine Donetsk-Luhansk goes into permanent ratists,” he said, “We should continue under certain security conditions has (Ukrinform, Interfax, October 1, 2). effect upon the publication of the OSCE’s extending the sanctions against Russia until Mr. Zelenskyy’s presidential office report. Automaticity is clearly implied, potentially opened a path for the we see tectonic changes” on the part of authorized the public release of Ukraine’s there being no provision for Ukrainian Normandy Four to hold talks as they look Moscow. He also said that the EU had given own letter of acceptance. It did not reveal approval of the permanent effect. to find a solution to end the fighting, which Ukraine $16.5 billion in assistance in the the fact that the DPR-LPR are co-signato- The documents signed on October 1 has killed more than 13,000 since April past five years, adding, “we have to contin- ries alongside Ukraine; but Moscow leaked maintain the pretense that elections in 2014. Separately in Minsk, Belarusian ue helping them, because if we really want the full documents to the press (Kommer- Donetsk-Luhansk would comply with President Alyaksandr Lukashenka said, “It to face – let’s say – the cold challenge from sant, October 2). Ukraine’s Constitution and its electoral law. won’t be possible to resolve the conflict the east, the best way is to create a ring of Ukraine had resisted this formula ever Ukraine’s Constitution, however, does not without the participation of the United democratic and prosperous countries on since 2015, when Germany’s then-minister authorize a special status for any part of States.” He added, “The Ukrainian conflict is our eastern border, and it’s not going to be of foreign affairs, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Ukraine; nor does its electoral law provide not just a challenge to us, it needs to be free [of monetary costs].” Mr. Borrell also for local elections held in, or tailored to, one (currently head of state), proposed it and addressed. If we put our minds to it, then emphasized the need to bolster the EU’s Russia embraced it. Mr. Zelenskyy has now or another part of Ukraine. This is why we are capable of anything. If not, we will efforts to counter disinformation “because accepted it in hopes of inducing Russian Russia, the DPR-LPR and certain Western gather and talk but it won’t be enough,” he it is a weapon.” Thus, he said, “let me stress President Vladimir Putin to “end the war” diplomats want to change Ukraine’s added. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Interfax, from the beginning of my intention to in short order. Constitution and Ukraine’s electoral law, TASS and Reuters) Acceptance of the Steinmeier formula is rather than work “in compliance with” the engage on the reform and integration pro- Mr. Putin’s main precondition to holding a Constitution and the law. Their idea is to EU nominee: Balkans, Ukraine top priorities cess in the Western Balkans [and to] sup- summit of the “Normandy” group (Russia, have Kyiv and the DPR-LPR negotiate a spe- port democracy and [the] territorial integ- Germany, France, Ukraine), potentially cial electoral law for local elections in The EU’s proposed new top diplomat rity of Ukraine.” It is foreseen that the new combined with a bilateral Putin-Zelenskyy Donetsk-Luhansk. This negotiation to wants to make the Balkans and the “east- European Commission, including Mr. meeting. The Ukrainian president yearns “hybridize” Ukrainian law has been ongoing ern front of Europe” the 28-member bloc’s Borrell as EU foreign-policy chief, will for this image-boosting event and a signal in the Minsk Contact Group since 2015. This main foreign-policy priorities. At his confir- assume office on November 1. (RFE/RL, that “peace” is at hand. These short-term is the continuation of the Morel Plan (named mation hearing on October 7 before the with reporting by Ukrayinska Pravda) considerations are leading Mr. Zelenskyy after French diplomat Pierre Morel), an European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Ukraine into a long-term trap: commit- accretion to the Steinmeier formula. Committee in Brussels, Josep Borrell high- Honcharuk unveils development plan ting to implement the Minsk agreements Under the October 1 documents, Ukraine lighted growing tensions in the bloc with Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has via the Steinmeier formula. would not independently invite the OSCE Russia, while lamenting that the world had released a bold five-year action plan for and ODIHR to monitor the “elections” in the For their part, Berlin and (especially) “dramatically... changed for the worse” over Ukraine on the government’s website that Paris are also keen to hold that summit, DPR-LPR. Unlike an independent country, the past decade. He said the EU’s interna- sets development of human capital and the and welcome the Ukrainian president’s Ukraine would have the wording of that invi- tional standing was under pressure from economy, defense, quality of life, and willingness to comply with Moscow’s pre- tation written for it by the four Normandy China’s ascending power, disputes with the condition. They are providing a multilateral countries collectively; and that text would European integration as priorities. Billing United States, and an assertive Kremlin. his Cabinet as the “technocratic govern- cover for Mr. Zelenskyy’s acceptance of the then be sent to the Minsk Contact Group, to “The Balkans and the eastern front of Steinmeier formula, to be sealed at the be finalized in negotiations among the Europe, that’s the priority of our external (Continued on page 15) upcoming Normandy summit in Paris. Contact Group’s participants: Ukraine, That formula prescribes implementing Russia and the DPR-LPR. Similarly, the word- the Minsk accords’ political clauses to the ing of Ukraine’s request to the OSCE and satisfaction of Russia and the DPR-LPR, con- ODIHR to evaluate those “elections” would solidating and legitimizing the latter through also be written collectively in the Normandy The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 local “elections.“ The Steinmeier formula de- and Minsk groups. The apparent intent is to couples the political clauses from the mili- allow the OSCE/ODIHR maximum leeway An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., tary and security clauses, leaving the latter for political expediency, as the term “on the a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. unimplemented and subject to follow-up whole” clearly suggests in reference to com- Yearly subscription rate: $90; for UNA members — $80. negotiations. The decoupling would further pliance with standards. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Moscow thinks West is ready to abandon Kyiv

by Pavel Felgenhauer preparations; but the Ukrainian problem However, it is also understood in in the Rada also supports the Steinmeier Eurasia Daily Monitor intervened (Kommersant, October 3). Moscow that there is little if any prospect of formula. Still, there is lots of confusion in The Trump-Putin summit in Buenos reaching a serious deal on anything with Ukraine on what was actually signed in The Ukrainian crisis has been at the cen- Aires was canceled and everything put on Washington until after the 2020 elections. Minsk on October 1. Mr. Zelenskyy appar- ter of Russia’s confrontation with the West hold because of a violent incident in and Even so, the “Ukraine-gate” firestorm roil- ently does not have a ready text of a new since February 2014, when a popular revo- around the Kerch Strait, in which the ing Washington may be a good distraction, law on self-rule in the Donbas, while the lution, seen in Moscow as a Western- Russian military attacked and captured allowing Moscow to score important points self-rule law that was passed in 2014 is sponsored coup, ousted the pro-Russian three Ukrainian naval boats and arrested on different parts of the global chessboard seen as inadequate and expires in 2020 government of Ukrainian President Viktor their 24 crew members (see Eurasia Daily while U.S. attention turns sharply inward. (Gordonua.com, October 2). Yanukovych. This, the Kremlin believed, Monitor, November 26, 28, 29, 2018). The On October 1 in Minsk, representatives Mr. Zelenskyy’s acceptance of the was an attempt by Western powers to radi- three vessels remain impounded in Crimea, of Ukraine, Russia and the Moscow-backed Steinmeier formula has been a prerequisite cally change the balance of power by incor- but the crew members have been freed and “separatist” territories of Luhansk and to Mr. Putin agreeing to take part in a sum- porating Ukraine into Euro-Atlantic institu- sent home as part of a mutually agreed Donetsk signed separate, but mutually mit with him and the leaders of France and tions and to eventually politically and mili- prisoner release in September 2019 (see agreed, letters addressed to Austrian diplo- Germany on resolving the Ukrainian crisis. tarily undermine and subjugate Russia. EDM, September 10, 12). According to mat Martin Sajdik – the special representa- The pro-Kremlin news portal Vzglyad Moscow’s reaction was swift and force- Ambassador Huntsman, the “resolution” of tive of the Organization for Security and insists Western pressure forced Mr. ful: a massive deployment of troops to the Kerch Strait incident has created a win- Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Ukraine – Zelenskyy to accept the Steinmeier formula. Crimea, disarmament of local Ukrainian dow of opportunity to renew efforts to to implement the so-called Steinmeier for- In particular, Vzglyad highlights strong garrisons, and occupation and speedy improve relations (Kommersant, October mula as a road map to end the fighting in signals from U.S. President Donald Trump, annexation of the peninsula, followed by a 3). the Donbas. The formula was proposed in who had frozen military aid to Ukraine Moscow-supported “separatist” insurrec- But with the current political storm 2016 by Frank-Walter Steinmeier, then the (unfrozen in September) and who, during a tion in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. related to Ukraine raging in Washington foreign affairs minister and currently the joint press conference after a summit in The West, in response, imposed punitive and possible pending impeachment of the president of Germany. The Steinmeier for- New York in September, told Mr. Zelenskyy, sanctions. Russia’s relations with Europe U.S. president by the House of mula calls for the withdrawal of heavy “I really hope you and Putin get together and the United States have been unraveling Representatives, a Putin visit to the White weapons from frontline positions, troop and solve your problem.” The West is ever since. House does not seem plausible. Speaking at separation and elections to be held in apparently fed up with Ukraine and the U.S. President Donald Trump has time an energy conference in Moscow on “separatist”-controlled territories under unending problems of a failed state and again expressed a desire to strike a October 2, Mr. Putin reiterated he and Mr. Ukrainian legislation and the supervision of (according to Vzglyad) and is ready to make deal with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Trump had a good and steady relationship, the OSCE. If the OSCE judges the vote to be amends with Russia in exchange for a Putin. On October 3, before leaving but attempts to improve U.S.-Russian rela- free and fair, a permanent law regulating peace formula for the Donbas (Vzglyad, Moscow, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to tions have failed “because they are entan- the special self-governing status of October 2). The adoption of the Steinmeier Russia Jon Huntsman, confirmed in an gled in internal U.S. squabbles” (RT, October “separatist”-controlled territories must be formula will effectively turn Ukraine into a interview to Kommersant that there had 2). enacted by Kyiv authorities (see EDM, loose confederation, which Russia may gob- been a tentative agreement last year President Putin and other Russian offi- September 17, 24, 25, 26). ble up piece by piece (Vzglyad, October 3). between the White House and the Kremlin cials rarely hide their affection for In Moscow, the acceptance of the This scenario likely reflects Moscow’s to seriously upgrade relations. The two President Trump. And everybody under- Steinmeier formula by Ukrainian President imperialistic wishful thinking more than sides, apparently, pledged to organize Mr. stands the importance of maintaining Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been hailed as a reality: the Kremlin may dream of unifying Putin’s visit to Washington in the spring of working bilateral relations, especially mili- major victory. Meanwhile, Kyiv has seen the Eastern Slavic republics into a greater 2019, and then Mr. Trump would come to tary-to-military contacts, to avoid any pos- protests by opposition activists and politi- Russia, but it does not seem to possess the Moscow in the second half of the year. Plans sible skirmishes in Syria or elsewhere. Soon cians who see it as a sellout of Ukrainian resources to actually accomplish it. were also in progress to organize a joint after Gen. Mark Milley was sworn in as the national interests and independence. Mr. Regardless, one thing is certain: in the near Russo-American council of experts and a 20th chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Zelenskyy – who ran on a promise to end term, Ukraine will remain in the headlines. joint council of prominent businesspeople Staff, he and his Russian counterpart, the the Donbas war – was elected earlier this to work on improving bilateral relations. A chief of the General Staff, Gen. Valery year in a landslide, and his party soon The article above is reprinted from Trump-Putin summit on December 1, Gerasimov, spoke by phone to establish ties thereafter won a massive majority in the Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from 2018, on the sidelines of a G-20 meeting in and “discuss questions of mutual interest” Verkhovna Rada. The pro-Moscow its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Buenos Aires, was planned to finalize these (Militarynews.ru, October 2). Opposition Platform – For Life party faction www.jamestown.org.

At center of whirlwind, can Ukraine weather the storm and keep U.S. support?

by Todd Prince “Inviting President Zelenskyy to a joint strategic but precarious geopolitical posi- the war in eastern Ukraine, which has RFE/RL meeting of Congress would serve as a tion between Russia and countries of NATO killed more than 13,000 civilians and com- strong symbolic message to the Kremlin: and the European Union. batants. WASHINGTON – It was supposed to be a the American people stand shoulder to The impeachment probe addresses The United States has given more than special occasion, an event that would sym- shoulder with the Ukrainian people during whether Mr. Trump pressured Mr. $3 billion in assistance to Ukraine over that bolize and strengthen the bond between this time of great need,” the lawmakers Zelenskyy to dig up dirt on the Ukraine time period, including about $1.5 billion in the United States and Ukraine. said. work of former U.S. Vice-President Joe military aid, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Back in early July, U.S. House members Now, Mr. Zelenskyy’s visit to the White Biden, who is a front-runner for the State George Kent said in July. representing the bipartisan Congressional House is off the table for the foreseeable Democratic Party nomination to face Mr. Congress has also passed sanctions leg- Ukraine Caucus were hoping Ukrainian future – instead, he talked to President Trump in the 2020 election, and Mr. Biden’s islation against Russia for its actions in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would Donald Trump on the sidelines of the son Hunter. Ukraine with overwhelming bipartisan address both chambers of Congress during United Nations General Assembly in New The novice Ukrainian president and his support. At the same time, members of a trip that was expected later in the sum- York late last month – and the strength of administration have to step carefully as Congress and State Department officials mer and would also take him to the White the relationship between Kyiv and House Democrats and Republicans go at have been advising Ukraine on reforms to House. Washington is being tested at a critical each other over an impeachment inquiry strengthen its military, reduce energy Mr. Zelenskyy, a former comic with no stage in the history of Ukraine. just a year ahead of the election, while Mr. dependence on Russia, tackle corruption political experience, had easily defeated The former Soviet republic has found Trump dismissed the probe as a “hoax” and and boost economic growth. incumbent Petro Poroshenko in an April itself at the center of a U.S. political contro- a “coup” attempt. In June, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) called runoff, after a campaign centered on pledg- versy that has led to an impeachment “If all of a sudden now President Ukraine “ground zero” in a geopolitical es to curb corruption and end the five-year inquiry into President Trump, focusing in Zelenskyy allows Ukraine to become a standoff between Russia and the United war against Moscow-backed militants in large part on his remarks in a phone call political football in the American 2020 elec- States. Advocates of muscular U.S. backing eastern Ukraine. with President Zelenskyy on July 25. tion, he puts at risk that bipartisan [U.S.] for Kyiv have expressed concern that The House members wanted to show In its first weeks, the scandal has appar- support,” Steven Pifer, who was U.S. ambas- Ukraine’s position at the center of the U.S. their support for the new leader as he took ently led to the departure of Kurt Volker, sador to Ukraine in 1998-2000, said in a political controversy, even if it is a largely charge of a country under persistent pres- who as U.S. special envoy for Ukraine had podcast interview with Michael McFaul, a passive player, jeopardizes that support. sure from Russia, which seized Ukraine’s sought to shepherd Kyiv and Moscow former U.S. ambassador to Russia. “The Ukrainian people have been strong Crimea region in 2014 and helped ignite toward peace without giving Russia the $3 billion in aid allies to the U.S. and Europe, and deserve the war in the Donbas by fomenting sepa- upper hand in any Donbas settlement deal. our uninterrupted support,” Rep. Marcy ratism following the ouster of Moscow- It threatens to distract the United States Ukraine has received strong bipartisan Kaptur (D-Ohio), co-chair of the Congres­ friendly Ukrainian President Viktor from what officials have said are its larger support in the United States since the Yanukovych. aims in Ukraine, a nation of 44 million in a Russian takeover of Crimea and the start of (Continued on page 17) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 5

UNA CELEBRATES 125 YEARS: A snapshot from history, 1978

The photo above is from the 29th Regular Convention of the Ukrainian National Association, which took place in Pittsburgh on May 22-27, 1978. Taking the oath of office (from left) are: Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk, Supreme Vice-President Mary Dushnyck, Supreme President A photo archive of John O. Flis, Supreme Vice-President Myron B. Kuropas and Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan, who were elected to the Supreme Executive UNA history has been Committee; as well as Supreme Auditor Bohdan Futey. Also elected to the Supreme Executive Committee were Supreme Director for Canada launched on the UNA Paul Yuzyk (a Canadian senator) and Supreme Organizer Wasyl Orichowsky. Presiding over the swearing-in ceremony were Honorary website. It is a work in Members of the Supreme Assembly Roman Slobodian and Stephen Kuropas. The voting at the Pittsburgh convention was notable for the progress that will be fact that this was the first time voting machines were used. The convention was attended by 406 delegates and 26 members of the Supreme expanded and refined. Assembly. Some 600 people attended the convention banquet, at which the keynote speaker was Richard T. Davies, U.S. ambassador to To take a look, go to Poland, ,who began his address by reading personal greetings to the convention from President Jimmy Carter. Also addressing the banquet unainc.org/una/the- was Anthony Dragan, Svoboda editor-in-chief, who spoke about the 85th anniversary of Svoboda, the 45th anniversary of The Ukrainian una-is-125-years-old/. Weekly and the 25th anniversary of the children’s magazine Veselka. Among others who addressed convention delegates were Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kansas) and R. Spencer Oliver, staff director of the Congressional Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. First UNA Heritage Scholarships awarded to fi ve students

Chloe Diakiwsky Mark Kachai Alexa Kolakoski Michael Kulycky Gregory Serba PARSIPPANY, N.J. – In 2019 – during its Canada, are eligible for the new scholar- the 2019 UNA Heritage Scholarships. supplies for injured soldiers and civilians in 125th jubilee year – the Ukrainian National ships. Applicants must be UNA members for eastern Ukraine. He is active in Plast Association established the UNA Heritage at least two years (as of the deadline for Ambridge Pa., has a passion for music and Ukrainian Scouting Organization and is a Scholarships in order to underscore the submission of applications, in this case, the• arts,Chloe and Diakiwsky is a sophomore (UNA Branch studying 161) atof volunteer with the Ukrainian Federation of UNA’s longstanding role in the Ukrainian September 1, 2019) and must have a life Berklee College of Music. She is very active America. community. insurance policy of at least $5,000 (Term in various projects and programs of the Five scholarships were awarded by the Life policies are excluded). youth group at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Pittstown, N.J., is majoring in biology at UNA Scholarship Committee for the 2019- The announcement of this new fraternal Catholic Church and helped raise funds for Northeastern• Alexa Kolakoski University. (UNA BranchHer goal 362) is toof 2020 academic year. The students chosen benefit appeared in the UNA’s recent sum- her church’s Bell Tower Restoration Project. become a doctor of veterinary medicine. were recognized for their academic mertime mailing to all its members, and She is also an acolyte at her parish. She attended Roma Pryma Bohachevsky achievements and Ukrainian community applications were available by calling the Ukrainian Dance Camp at Soyuzivka for six involvement. UNA Home Office or visiting the UNA web- Pittsgrove, N.J., is a sophomore studying years and was a student of the Iskra Both undergraduate and graduate stu- site. biology• Mark at Rowan Kachai University. (UNA Branch He is interest- 171) of Ukrainian Dance Academy for 13 years. At dents, enrolled full- or part-time in colleges The UNA Scholarship Committee ed in medicine and helped coordinate a and universities in the United States and announced the following as recipients of relief effort that sent medical and surgical (Continued on page 7) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41

FOR THE RECORD The Ukrainian Weekly The Steinmeier formula Diaspora bodies react to Zelenskyy’s There’s much discussion – and fear – in Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora about acceptance of Steinmeier formula the so-called Steinmeier formula and its risks for Ukraine. On the right side of this page are the reactions of our major diaspora bodies, the Ukrainian World Congress, The Ukrainian diaspora’s umbrella organizations around the globe released the the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, following statements on October 2. to the news that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had accepted the formula. Ukraine signed a document agreeing to the Steinmeier formula on October 1 Group in Minsk, Ukraine agreed to abide by along with Russia, the “people’s republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk, and the President Zelenskyy must not “the so-called Steinmeier formula.” The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Significantly, it was cross red lines Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Russia – the aggressor in this war – that insisted the formula had to be accepted as a UWC (UCCA), the largest representative organiza- precondition to the resumption of talks among the Normandy Four, i.e., Ukraine, tion of Americans of Ukrainian descent, Germany, France and Russia, for negotiations toward peace in Ukraine’s east. And The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is joins with the Ukrainian World Congress therein was the cause for Ukrainians’ consternation. Protests against capitulation to troubled by the lack of clarity and transpar- (UWC) in asking for clarity and transparen- Russia took place in Kyiv, where more than 10,000 demonstrators gathered, as well ency on the deal that was struck during the cy from the government of Ukraine regard- as in Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Mariupol and some 25 other cities in Ukraine. recent meeting of the Trilateral Contact ing any agreement to hold elections in areas Simply put, the protesters do not trust Moscow and fear that Kyiv is falling into the Group in Minsk on October 1, 2019. The of Ukraine currently occupied by Russia. Kremlin’s trap. They see a sellout and a betrayal of Ukraine’s interests; instead of the UWC calls on Ukraine’s President As stated in UCCA’s open letter to Steinmeier formula, they see the Putin formula. Volodymyr Zelenskyy to maintain a clear President Zelenskyy following his election, The sequence of steps foreseen by the Steinmeier formula is at issue and remains and unequivocal position that: UCCA maintains the Ukrainian American unclear. Nor is there clarity or transparency about the Zelenskyy administration’s 1) No elections can take place in the community’s longstanding principle plan for the occupied eastern regions, though the president did address the nation Russian-occupied territories of Donetsk regarding the territorial integrity of on October 3 in an effort to dispel their fears. “Do we want an end to the war and the and Luhansk oblasts until all Russian Ukraine, which includes the lawful return return of all our territories?” he asked. The only way forward, he argued, is talks in troops, mercenaries, weapons and materiel of territories occupied by Russian forces. the Normandy format, and these could not be held because of one obstacle: the are withdrawn from Ukrainian territory, UCCA therefore reaffirms that Ukraine Steinmeier formula. “Does the formula provide that Ukraine recognizes the annexa- Ukraine regains complete control of the must never agree to Russian demands tion of Crimea and that it relinquishes the Donbas? No. Does it provide for elections Ukrainian side of the Ukraine-Russia bor- regarding Ukrainian elections, or Ukraine’s to be held tomorrow and at the muzzles of machine guns? No,” Mr. Zelenskyy stated. der and the displaced residents of Donbas constitutionally mandated strategic course What the formula does cover, he continued, is when the law on special status for the are able to peacefully return to their homes. of NATO and EU integration. To that end, occupied territories will take effect – and that’s only after local elections are held 2) Ukraine’s strategic course for Euro- Ukraine must maintain a clear and under Ukrainian law and after the OSCE certifies that the elections were held in Atlantic and NATO integration, as set out in unequivocal position that: accordance with international democratic standards. “This is what we agreed to in Ukraine’s Constitution, is non-negotiable 1) No elections can take place in the Minsk,” he said, stressing that there will be no capitulation, no betrayal of national and immutable. Russian-occupied regions of the Donetsk interests. All the rest – the removal of foreign forces from Ukrainian territory, the 3) Ukraine will continue to stress to for- and Luhansk oblasts until all Russian troops, return of prisoners, control of the border with Russia, the participation of Ukrainian eign governments that international sanc- mercenaries, weapons and materiel are political parties in the election and the ability of persons internally displaced by the tions on Russia must be strengthened and withdrawn from Ukrainian territory, Ukraine war to vote – will be discussed in the Normandy format, Mr. Zelenskyy noted. expanded until Russia de-occupies sover- regains complete control of the Ukrainian And yet, no one knows what exactly a new law on special status for the occupied eign Ukrainian territory of Crimea and side of the Ukraine-Russia border and the territories will say, or, for that matter, whether that Ukrainian law will be a subject of parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. displaced residents of Donbas are able to negotiations among the Normandy Four. There’s also the matter of a special law on The UWC is deeply concerned with the peacefully return to their homes; any elec- early elections in Ukraine’s east: What exactly will that stipulate? And can we be sure lack of clarity on what Ukraine is prepared tions held in Ukraine must stand in accord that the elections will be held once Russia’s troops are out of Ukraine and once to agree to under the so-called “Steinmeier with the constitution and laws of Ukraine. Ukraine re-establishes control? formula,” a political concession that Russia 2) Ukraine’s strategic course for Euro- Adding to the worry is that France and Germany are eager for some sort of deal to has demanded. President Zelenskyy made Atlantic and NATO integration, as set out in end the war in Ukraine’s east and for a resumption of business as usual. Meanwhile, the concession in exchange for a meeting of Ukraine’s Constitution, is non-negotiable here in the U.S., President Donald Trump had said during a joint press briefing with the leaders of the Normandy Format coun- and immutable. President Zelenskyy held on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly: “I really tries (Ukraine, Germany, France and 3) International sanctions on Russia hope that you and President Putin get together and can solve your problem.” Clearly, Russia), without any indication that Russia must be strengthened and expanded until Mr. Trump is not interested in helping. would implement the security provisions in the Minsk agreements that Russia is obli- Russia de-occupies sovereign Ukrainian Indeed, the way forward “is long and complicated,” as President Zelenskyy said on gated to carry out, including the withdraw- territory, including Crimea and regions of October 3, while calling for unity, urging the people of Ukraine to not fall for “manip- al of Russian troops, weapons and materiel the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. ulations and provocations,” and pledging that he will not cross any “red lines.” But from Ukrainian territory. 4) Following the complete withdrawal of troublesome questions remain. We take the president at his word that his “mission” On October 1, he also announced that covert and overt Russian forces and equip- is “to end the war,” and we pray that he will not abandon Ukrainians living on the Ukraine’s Law on the special provisions of ment from Ukraine, the international com- occupied territories of the Donbas, though that is precisely what many locals see in local self-government in certain areas of munity which had tolerated Russia’s occu- the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, which expires pation of Ukraine must provide remedial It’s a dangerous game Mr. Zelenskyy is playing with a dangerous foe. The people December 31, 2019, would be replaced by a support to individuals and communities of Ukraine surely do want the war to end, but just as surely they do not want peace new law, but did not voice any specifics or traumatized by five years of exposure to at any cost. details about the new draft legislation. Soviet-style propaganda and hate speech On September 7, President Zelenskyy while living under Russian occupation; such acceded to the Russian demand that a key efforts would include funding community suspect in the downing of MH-17 held in bridge-building, psychosocial counseling Ukrainian custody, Volodymyr Tsemakh, be and peace-building resources to strengthen Oct. Turning the pages back... included in a prisoner exchange between local capacities for reconciliation. Ukraine and Russia. “Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1959, Stepan Bandera, leader Moreover, senior Ukrainian officials have which include Crimea and regions of the 15 of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) was killed recently made seemingly contradictory and Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, were, are and under mysterious circumstances at his home in Munich. ambiguous statements on what precisely the will be integral parts of independent 1959 Initial reports said Bandera had died as a result of falling on administration is willing to accept as a com- Ukraine,” stated UCCA President Andriy the stairs to his home, and police said there was no evidence of promise to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Futey. “Before any elections take place in foul play. However, four days after the killing, investigators deter- “Agreeing to any Russian demands dur- these regions, we must make every effort to mined that Bandera had be killed by cyanide poisoning. The 50-year-old Bandera was the ing the summit of the Normandy leaders return these territories to the control of victim of a Moscow-directed murder plot, the Associated Press noted. that Ukraine hold elections on territory Ukraine, including by securing a strong George Lenyk, an OUN deputy, said: “We are convinced he was killed by the Bolsheviks. under Russian occupation, or that Ukraine international coalition to support Ukraine’s But the question remains: How was he made to take the poison?” change its strategic course of NATO and EU sovereignty, territorial integrity and inde- UPI reported that Bandera was found unconscious at the foot of the stairs in his home on integration, are red lines that President pendence... We cannot agree to any Russian Thursday, October 15, only two minutes after two bodyguards left him at the front door. He Zelenskyy must not cross,” stated Paul demands during the Normandy meetings. was suffering from severe head injuries and did not regain consciousness before he died. Grod, president of the UWC. “Crossing There are red lines that President Zelenskyy An autopsy revealed the cyanide poisoning, but there was no determination if it was these lines will have grave consequences must not cross,” concluded Mr. Futey. murder or suicide. His friends stated that he would never had committed suicide, but rath- for his presidency, Ukraine’s sovereignty, er that he was murdered by Soviet agents. and the future of peace in Europe.” Ukraine’s independence, Bandera’s funeral on October 20, 1959, was attended by representatives from all territorial integrity are Ukrainian diaspora organizations. There were 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees at the time, President Zelenskyy must not non-negotiable agree to Russia’s demands and 500,000 in the U.S. and Canada. UCC In 1961, two years after Bandera’s death, that German authorities announced that UCCA Bandera’s murderer was KGB agent Bohdan Stashynsky, who had acted on orders of KGB The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) head Alexander Shelepin and Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. Stashynsky was tried and The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr calls on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced on October 1 that at (Continued on page 14) the recent meeting of the Trilateral Contact (Continued on page 7) No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 7

demands to include Volodymyr Tsemakh in Diaspora... the prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia that took place on September 7. (Continued from page 6) Tsemakh, a key suspect in the downing of Zelenskyy to make clear to the Ukrainian Flight MH-17, which was shot down by the people and the international community Russian military over occupied eastern that Ukraine’s independence and territorial Ukraine in July 2014, was held in Ukrainian integrity are non-negotiable. custody until being released to Russia. On October 1, President Zelenskyy The UCC calls on President Zelenskyy to announced that Ukraine has acceded to ensure that: Russia’s demands to accept the so-called 1) No elections take place in the Russian- “Steinmeier formula,” the details of which occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk How shall we live? are unclear and can be open to interpreta- oblasts until all Russian troops, mercenaries, tion, in exchange for a meeting of the lead- weapons and materiel are withdrawn from The June 4 enthronement of fy the people of tomorrow in America and ers of the Normandy Format countries Ukrainian territory and Ukraine regains Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak at Europe: only seeking pleasure and avoiding (Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia). complete control of the Ukrainian side of the the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in pain, and lacking a firmly based ethics and “Many citizens of Ukraine and Ukraine-Russia border. Philadelphia spotlighted three women. The morality, unwavering loyalties, and ethnic Ukrainians abroad are very troubled by 2) Ukraine’s strategic course for Euro- first, young and disabled, was wheeled to or religious commitments. President Zelenskyy’s concession to Atlantic and NATO integration, as set out in the center of the congregation by the sec- But as some artificial intelligence Russian conditions to hold a summit meet- Ukraine’s Constitution, is non-negotiable ond, her mother. One could find more than experts predict, the people of tomorrow ing,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, national and immutable. one message here – a reminder of our own may not be people at all. What if robots president of the UCC. “President Zelenskyy 3) Ukraine will continue to stress to for- brokenness and need for healing (whether outsmart us and rule? Will Christianity needs to make clear that Ukraine’s inde- eign governments that international sanc- mental, physical, or spiritual), and an again become a subversive religion of the pendence and territorial integrity are non- tions on Russia must be strengthened and example of the value of a life spent caring downtrodden and enslaved? Or will the negotiable.” expanded until Russia de-occupies sover- for another. The third woman, roughly the machines’ superior logical power lead This announcement follows President eign Ukrainian territory of Crimea and same age as the first, was a nun. The mes- them to confirm its truth? (But no, robo- Zelenskyy’s agreement to Russia’s parts of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. sage here seemed to be that even in today’s priests won’t solve our vocations problem.) “secularized” America, a young, educated Today, in any case, we face a choice both person can freely choose a life of devotion simple and difficult: How shall we live? The to God. In a culture obsessed with health, symbolism of Metropolitan Borys’s them attain a better future. A formal schol- hedonism and the self, and laced with enthronement provides some clues. First UNA Heritage... arship program for student members was skepticism about the divine, these are con- Perhaps because we tend to think in terms established in 1964. (Continued from page 5) trarian messages. of politics, the question appears at its stark- Earlier this year, the UNA announced the Many of us, it is true, seek healing, tran- est when posed in political form. How shall Northeastern, she is a member of the recipients of its regular scholarships and Americans – or Ukrainians – base their Ukrainian Cultural Club. student awards for 2019-2020. Special sec- scendence and meaning – as long as it tions featuring the students recognized by doesn’t involve religion. Some seek them political life? Now some will object that religious and Dorval, Quebec, is a freshman at the UNA’s scholarship program appeared in in meditation and yoga (salutary disci- Marianopolis• Michael Kulycky College, (UNAwhere Branch he is majoring 465) of September in both The Ukrainian Weekly plines which, incidentally, can be harmo- philosophical questions should have noth- in pure and applied science. A member of and Svoboda. nized with the spirituality and prayer ing to do with politics. The Church, they the Ukrainian Youth Association, he has More information about UNA Heritage practice of Byzantine Christianity). But remind us, must be kept separate from the worked as a life guard and counselor at the Scholarships may be obtained by calling they do not answer the question of the state. But every state, in addition to its laws organization’s Veselka camp. He is also a the UNA’s Fraternal Department at 800- meaning of life. Seeking to free themselves and constitution, has a philosophical foun- member of the Troyanda dance ensemble 253-9862, ext. 3035. Updated information of materialism, others look to a minimalist dation, explicit or implicit. If we should and recently formed a Ukrainian dance for the 2020-2021 academic year will lifestyle. But this does not empower us to propose the “Judaeo-Christian tradition” or band called Chaban i Vovk. appear in the “Our Benefits” section of the renounce our wealth – only to manage it; the “Abrahamic heritage” as the conceptual UNA website at unainc.org. we still remain focused on material things. basis for the state, there would be cries of Philadelphia is studying toward his M.B.A. In addition to scholarships, the UNA (Harma-Mae Smit, “Purpose-Driven “theocracy.” But no one outside the Taliban in •finance Gregory at Serba the (UNAUniversity Branch of 173) North of offers a number of options for both parents Purging,” Touchstone, September-October would suggest that lawmakers, judges and Carolina – Chapel Hill, while working full- and grandparents to assist with handling 2019, pp. 42-45.) Minimalism can be an civil servants be replaced by clerics (which time as a software implementation consul- the cost of higher education for their chil- aspect of environmentalism – another is what theocracy means). tant. For many years, he was a tennis player dren. Most popular are endowment poli- well-intentioned but insufficient response If the notion of a state rooted philosoph- and counselor at Soyuzivka Heritage cies that provide insurance protection and to materialism, even in its more philosoph- ically in the world’s chief religions seems Center’s Tennis Camp. As the grandson of at maturity allow students to use the funds ical or pseudo-religious forms. Some seek offensive, especially to those who do not an UPA member, he is involved in the work for college expenses. In addition, the UNA a purpose for their lives in social activism adhere to any of them, try this thought of the Society of Veterans of the Ukrainian offers a Coverdell Education Savings – though this, again, does not really experiment: Insurgent Army (UPA) in the U.S.A. Account that allows up to $2,000 per year address the question of meaning. Many Imagine that you are an atheist or The UNA has a long history of support- to be placed in an account that will grow seek fulfillment in politics. But with the agnostic. You face a choice between two ing students in their academic studies, and tax free. Withdrawals from the account can major parties committed to the same liber- societies. In the first, you will be governed the first scholarships were small stipends be made up to age 30 for a student’s quali- al capitalist world order and tied to mon- by people who believe that truth, ethics awarded to promising students to help fied educational expenses. eyed elites, party politics is too superficial and morality are relative; who accept the to confront the hard issues, and too timid principle that power and money are the to face the fundamental philosophical and determinants of human affairs, operating lifestyle choices that alone can solve our through cut-throat competition and the MUST READS problems. “survival of the fittest”; who accept war as a Yet does the Church offer a true alterna- normal and inevitable feature of interna- “Archbishop metropolitan said the delay in accepting tive? What kind of life path does it envi- tional life; and who are convinced that if mounts pressure for papal visit to the invitation is due at least in part to sion? they are sufficiently clever and ruthless, Ukraine,• In the says story Moscow headlined getting in the fear over backlash from the Russian Like other major religions, Christianity they can get away with anything. In this way” (Crux, a news site that covers the Orthodox Church, despite the pope’s defies popular trends. It teaches young society, there is no notion of love, mercy, Catholic Church, September 5), senior consistent attention to Ukraine and his people to focus on others, not themselves. compassion, or forgiveness (readers of The correspondent Elise Harris reported: frequent appeals for an end to the ongo- It asks them to be realistic and responsible Weekly can easily think of two 20th centu- “Archbishop Borys Gudziak, one of nearly ing war. “The opinion of Moscow regard- (for example, to face the obvious if inconve- ry societies where such values were cate- 50 Ukrainian Greek-Catholic bishops in ing anything significant in the Ukrainian nient fact that sex is inseparable from its gorically rejected). In the other society, Rome this week, says he and his fellow Greek-Catholic Church has been a shad- purpose of begetting children, and to take both governors and governed believe that prelates are pushing harder than ever for ow over us for at least 50 years, since the the responsibility to provide those future love and truth are paramount values, that a papal visit to Ukraine – a trip that he mid-1960s,” Metropolitan Borys said. He children with a family). It encourages they must love both God and neighbor, that said is crucial to ending conflict in the said he is using the occasion of the adults to organize their lives around cycles they must respect and protect the natural country, but which is being held up by fear Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church’s of prayer, measured work and creative lei- order, and that at the end of time they will of potential reprisal from Russia.” September 2-10 synod in Rome to raise sure rather than the frantic “work hard, be held eternally accountable for all their Speaking of the war in eastern Ukraine, the issue of a papal visit with the Vatican play hard” lifestyle required to perpetuate thoughts and actions. Which society would Metropolitan Borys said: “Almost every officials they meet again after a two-day a consumerist economy. It teaches us to you rather live in? day someone is killed. This has been going meeting between Ukrainian bishops and accept the realities of old age, suffering and Of course, these two societies are theo- on for five years. It’s like a terrorist act in Vatican officials in July. death rather than seeking blindly and vain- retical constructs. But as we gravitate your country every day. This is thousands To read the full text see: https:// ly to avoid or deny them. towards the first, our vestigial moral capi- of terrorist acts.” He added, “We believe cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/09/05/ But could it be that this contrarian atti- tal running low, it is becoming increasingly that if the pope came to Ukraine, the kill- archbishop-mounts-pressure-for-papal- tude belongs to an ethos that has become evident that there is no third. We must ing would, if not stop, would lessen,” visit-to-ukraine-says-moscow-getting-in- history? Will our successors have an entire- choose. And that choice will determine explaining that an invitation for a papal the-way/?fbclid=IwAR3-jErAxTZVw1Yh ly different world view? Will religious how we shall live. visit was issued a long time ago. sLLokuS_8rrGwpXQRo1D2K7eelZKOJrg believers someday be treated as delusional, Crux reported that the archbishop- NN6ZXa5HkXg. and confined in mental hospitals, as in the Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at “progressive” USSR? We can already identi- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 9 Ukrainian pride shines at Sports Hall of Fame banquet by Ihor N. Stelmach the “Broadstreet Bullies” versions of the Flyers hockey team. A respected goal scor- HORSHAM, Pa. – Whether it was a first- er, he was always matched up against an generation soccer player, a second-genera- opposing tough-guy checker who would tion volleyball star or a third-generation leave the Ukrainian sniper battered and hockey player, all of the honored athletes bruised. inducted into the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Mr. Babych mentioned how his brother, Fame professed their profound pride in Dave, would always have Ukrainian food being Ukrainian. (pyrohy and kovbasa) on his teams’ char- Thirty-seven individuals, teams and tered flights for all on board to enjoy. organizations comprised the fourth Hall of While playing in Pittsburgh, Wayne Fame class, inducted Saturday, September Babych’s personal fan club established a 14, at Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports “Babych Patch” section of the Penguins’ Center in Horsham, Pa. Honorees were arena, some of whom stalked him at his from following categories: Professional favorite watering holes. Among insults he Athletes, Olympic Athletes, Builders, heard on the ice: he was called “Baby Itch” Amateur Athletes, Teams and Legacy. and “Babych Cabbage.” The program kicked off with rhyming Dr. Joe Machnik, soccer player, coach, ref- greetings in both Ukrainian and English by eree, instructor and broadcaster, whose Ihor Stelmach, The Ukrainian Weekly’s impact on the sport of soccer is nearly unri- sports correspondent, who introduced the valed, was the evening’s second featured evening’s master of ceremonies, Teo speaker. Dr. Machnik, whose grandparents Chris Bytz Bodnar, vice president of the board of were Polish, reflected on his ties with NHL Hockey Great Wayne Babych, a keynote speaker at the Ukrainian Sports Hall of directors and the Ukrainian Sports Ukrainian football – how he was tricked Fame banquet, with Ukrainian National Association Second Vice-President Eugene Museum’s head curator. into being a goalie at a young age, only to Serba, who accepted the plaque given to the UNA as an inductee in the Legacy category. Ukrainian Sports Museum/Hall of Fame become a member of the 1965 U.S. Open President Myron Bytz greeted all with news Cup champion New York Ukrainians who age 49. Ms. Kosz played volleyball at St. tions, going back to its “Youth and Sports” of a 5,000-square-foot planned expansion of performed in the old German-American Peter’s and Rutgers universities, as well as program initiated back in 1937. the Horsham facility as the organization Soccer League. He later played semi-pro for Sitch. The UNA’s second vice-president, Eugene continues its growth and accumulation of with Newark Ukrainian Sitch in the The two women honorees received very Serba, accepted the award on behalf of the Ukrainian sports memorabilia. Mr. Bytz American Soccer League in 1967-1968, heartening applause following their words fraternal organization. Also in attendance received a very generous donation from the when the club temporarily changed the of thanks when Ms. Dobosh referenced her was UNA Auditor Luba Walchuk. Chicago-headquartered Selfreliance Federal spelling of his surname to Machnyk to proud deceased Ukrainian parents smiling Mr. Serba thanked the Ukrainian Sports Credit Union to assist in the non-profit orga- make it look as though he was Ukrainian. A down on her achievement, and Ms. Kosz Hall of Fame for honoring the UNA and nization’s expansion project. hockey fan, he was convinced by a class- urged the audience to continue instilling noted that the organization has supported The president of the local Ukrainian mate to become a soccer goalie as a high Ukrainian pride in future generations. a number of sports in its history, among Nationals Soccer Club, Dan Nysch, spoke of school sophomore. Among the several Ukrainian organiza- them baseball, basketball, bowling and soc- his organization’s successes on and off the During his Sitch tenure Dr. Machnik said tions inducted into the new Legacy catego- cer. Today, the UNA sponsors golf, tennis, pitch, impressing the crowd with Tryzub’s he met Ukrainian soccer immortal Walter ry of the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame was swimming and volleyball tournaments. It generous charity donations in the greater Chyzowych, and the two were close friends the Ukrainian National Association, which has supported numerous sports clubs and Philadelphia area. until the former U.S. National coach’s death was recognized for its longtime sponsor- helps sponsor Ukrainian Heritage Day at Official letters and greetings were in 1994. That friendship, he said, helped ships of sports tournaments and competi- the New Jersey Devils. received from the Ministry of Youth and open doors for Dr. Machnik, resulting in his Sports of Ukraine, the National Olympic being known as American soccer’s renais- Committee of Ukraine, the National Sports sance man. Dr. Machnik was inducted into Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. A brief as a member of the New York Ukrainians thank you and congratulatory video from team. Myroslav Hertsyk, Oksana Vaceba and Among those present in person for their Mykola Romaniuk, 2019 inductees as Hall of Fame inductions were Joseph Builders, was played prior to the dinner Milinichik, a third-round pick of the NFL’s break. Detroit Lions in 1986, who blocked for Hall Class of 2019 Hall of Fame inductee of Famer Barry Sanders; Monica Dobosh, Wayne Babych, 54-goal scorer with the the first woman powerlifter to be awarded National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues, Powerlifter of the Year by the Ambridge was one of two keynote speakers during VFW Barbell Club in 1990; and Krystyna the evening. Mr. Babych shared many Kosz, inducted as an amateur athlete in vol- amusing anecdotes about the countless leyball, becoming the youngest ever mem- battles fought in Philadelphia when playing ber of the Ukrainian Sports Hall of Fame at

Krystyna Kosz of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Keynote speaker Dr. Joe Machnik, former inductee for volleyball. soccer player and Fox Sports announcer. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41 No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 11

Conference marks 125 years of the organized diaspora in the U.S.

by Matthew Dubas chief financial officer/treasurer of the UNA, Marianna Zajac, president of the Ukrainian This is part 1 of a two-part in-depth look National Women’s League of America at the panel discussions and the banquet (UNWLA), and Andriy Futey, president of addresses during the conference “Celebrating the Ukrainian Congress Committee of 125 Years of the Organized Ukrainian America (UCCA) – and noted that these American Community” at the Princeton Club three organizations have formed the core of in New York on September 21. the community at large. Ms. Lisovich described in detail the NEW YORK – Program Director for the UNA’s history and how it was the printed conference, Prof. Walter Zarycky, welcomed word – Svoboda – that gave birth to the the nearly 100 participants, representing a UNA by calling in 1893 for the establish- cross-section of the organizations represent- ment of a national organization, as a result ing the Ukrainian American community, and of which 10 brotherhoods united into one asked the audience to take a look in the mir- organization. The UNA was formed in 1894 Matthew Dubas ror in self-evaluating the Ukrainian American and continues to unite and serve the Panel III (from left): Chryzanta Hentisz (The Ukrainian Museum), Andrew Fedynsky (Ukrainian Museum-Archives of Cleveland), Lydia Tkachuk (Ukrainian Naitional community during this conference. Ukrainian community with financial prod- Museum) and Kathy Nalywajko (Ukrainian Institute of America). He underscored the expanding ucts, scholarships and financial support of Ukrainian studies curriculum in the U.S. can community endeavors. The UNA, she bers to take an active part in the political donetsk, in eastern Ukraine. be attributed to the late Prof. Mark von underscored, is different from large insur- process in the U.S., promoting good citizen- “The UNWLA,” she said, “has a foot in Hagen, who passed away just before the ance companies: as a fraternal serving the ship through these actions. each of two worlds, as it seeks to enhance conference. “What would Mark have want- Ukrainian community, its profits go back Ms. Zajac said the UNWLA is planning to the status of women.” ed?” Prof. Zarycky rhetorically asked. He into the community for a wide range of celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2020. Since During the Q&A session, the speakers then called on the participants to observe a projects. (For more details about Ms. its founding in 1925, the UNWLA has were asked, “What does Ukraine need from minute of silence for the late professor. (An Lisovich’s presentation, see the news story worked to preserve Ukrainian culture and us?” obituary of Dr. von Hagen was printed in in The Weekly’s September 29 issue.) assist with aid or advocacy for Ukraine. Ms. Zajac said the diaspora needs to the September 29 issue.) Mr. Futey explained that he had just Thus, it is a good time to review the legacy understand the role of the newer immi- Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr returned from the 80th anniversary com- of the UNWLA’s work and a book about the grants to the U.S. and how they have shown Yelchenko to the U.N. and Stefan Kaczaraj, memorations of World War II in Poland, history of the UNWLA is being prepared by themselves to be creative and innovative, president/CEO of the Ukrainian National and that Ukrainian communities in Poland Dr. Marta Kebalo. with essential perspectives on the internal Association, delivered the opening remarks. and the U.S. face similar challenges, includ- Uniting women under one umbrella, the issues facing Ukraine. Mr. Kaczaraj’s statement noted the ing maintaining unity and activism. The UNWLA was founded by women for women Mr. Futey highlighted the need to engage accomplishments of the UNA and the UCCA, he said, was formed in 1939 based and is led by women. The organization, she the youth in emerging communities in plac- Ukrainian community during its 125 years on a neutral political platform. At the time, said, remains non-partisan to avoid frac- es such as Oregon, North Carolina, Atlanta, of existence. He pointed out that much as the second world war emerged, the risk tures of politicization. As part of the larger Ga., and Sacramento, Calif. Most of these work remains as the community looks to of Ukraine’s subjugation under the Soviets women’s movement, the UNWLA has under- new centers of the Ukrainian community the next 125 years. continued as it struggled for self-determi- gone modernization with the launch of a life are Baptist and Pentecostal religious Ambassador Yelchenko said the declara- nation. In 1940, the UCCA held its first con- website, where visitors can learn about the groups, he pointed out, and they need to be tion of Ukrainian independence in 1991 was gress, with 1,000 delegates attending in organization’s efforts to preserve Ukrainian incorporated into established organizations. a “decisive value” purchased at an expensive Washington. Since then, the UCCA has culture and to educate about Ukraine. It is high time, he added, that a Ukrainian price – from the Bolshevik Revolution of expanded to speak on behalf of the The UNWLA continues to forge relation- candidate emerges for the Senate or House 1917-1921, to the suffering of millions dur- Ukrainian community in the U.S. ships with women’s organizations, includ- of Representatives to be a close advocate for ing the Holodomor, the Communist state During the UCCA’s 80-year history, it has ing the Assembly of Ukrainian Women in Ukrainians in Washington. terror from Stalin’s purges and, ultimately, sought to aid Ukrainians in Ukraine and in Ukraine, the World Federation of Ukrainian Ambassador Yelchenko said that the collapse of the Soviet Union. the diaspora. The Third Wave of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations (a U.N.-recognized Ukraine needs a strong united outreach The occupation of Crimea and the immigrants had flourished, building NGO, with representation at the U.N.) and toward Ukrainian youth, who have passion, Donbas by Russia has energized Ukraine’s Ukrainian schools, holding Captive Nations others. but there is the potential of divisions and democratic values and spirit of freedom as Week observances, creating in 1967 the Highlights of the organization’s history disruption. Ukraine, he said, needs a the Ukrainian people continue to secure Ukrainian World Congress – a included the Ukrainian exhibit at the 1933 Washington-based presence and support Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sover- U.N.-recognized NGO representing 20 mil- World’s Fair in Chicago that led to the birth from the diaspora for President Volodymyr eignty, he observed. lion Ukrainians worldwide, of which the of The Ukrainian Museum in New York. Zelenskyy, who has attempted to unite the During the week at the United Nations UCCA is a member. During that time, the UNWLA organized east and west of Ukraine, and proposed General Assembly, Ambassador Yelchenko Other notable moments for the UCCA relief actions to aid those suffering from the new ideas on the Donbas conflict. said the agenda would include military aid, have included: the 1964 unveiling of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. The Audience members underscored the energy security, and anti-corruption mea- Taras Shevchenko Monument in magazine Our Life was founded in 1946, need to inform Americans about sures. “The U.S.,” he noted, “is a real partner Washington, the creation of the Ukrainian and following the second world war, the Ukrainians in the U.S.A. Mr. Futey recom- for Ukraine in the world,” and relations National Information Service in Washington UNWLA continued efforts to aid displaced mended that local communities need to between Presidents Donald Trump and (which is celebrating over 40 years of ser- persons, namely Ukrainian immigrants, make efforts to inform Americans about Volodymyr Zelenskyy are strong. He also vice), the publication of The Ukrainian who were arriving in the U.S. Ukrainians, and that local efforts will trans- noted that the diaspora community’s work Quarterly, participation in the founding of Scholarships were begun in 1967 and, to late into dialogue on the national level. will “preserve the unity of Ukrainian people the Central and Eastern European Coalition date, the UNWLA has donated $5 million in Other discussions focused on the topic of for generations, all over the world.” in 1994, the establishment of House and scholarships. Other funds were established dual citizenship for Ukrainian Americans, Senate Ukraine Caucuses, the dedication of Panel I: “Foundation Stones” to support for literary and historical works, and both Ambassador Yelchenko and Mr. the Holodomor Memorial in 2015 in as well as relief from the 1986 Chornobyl Futey said there are issues on both the U.S. Irene Jarosewich, moderator of the first Washington and ongoing petitioning of the nuclear disaster. and Ukrainian sides that would need to be panel on the community’s “foundation U.S. government to officially recognize the More recently, the UNWLA assisted vic- resolved for something like that to move stones,” is a former editor-in-chief of Holodomor as genocide against the tims of the 2008 flooding in western forward, as Ukraine does not recognize Svoboda newspaper. Ms. Jarosewich Ukrainian people. Ukraine, held Candle in Remembrance cer- dual citizenship and the U.S. has its own thanked Prof. Zarycky for his community “Community leaders,” Mr. Futey said, emonies as part of Holodomor commemo- policy obstacles. service for more than two decades. She then “are the cornerstone of the community at rations, spearheaded in 2011 collabora- Panel II: Religious Life introduced the panelists – Roma Lisovich, large.” He encouraged all community mem- tions in Ukraine with Shriners’ hospitals, and in 2012 financially supported the Dr. Andrew Sorokowski, who spotlighted expansion of facilities at the Ukrainian the importance of spiritual life in the found- Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv. Following ing of the Ukrainian American community, the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, the introduced the panelists – the Rev. Ivan UNWLA’s “Adopt-a-family” program aided Kaszczak, Ph.D., of the Ukrainian Catholic those affected by the Euro-Maidan protests Church, the Rev. Anthony Perkins of the and the war in the Donbas. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., Other efforts have included sending and Dr. Mykhailo Cherenkov of the medical equipment to Ukraine, assisting Ukrainian Evangelical Community. with a film project highlighting the role of “Wherever are the people, there are the women in the Revolution of Dignity, orga- churches,” The Rev. Kaszczak stated, as he nizing exhibits focused on women’s contri- provided an overview of the history of the butions to the community, as well as sup- Ukrainian Catholic experience which traces porting the Place of Hope (a PTSD therapy its roots to Shenandoah, Pa. In those early center at the UCU) and the “Angel of days, the need for community centers was Goodness” program that helped build filled by churches. There were also identity Panel I (fromt left): Andrew Futey (Ukrainian Congress Committee of America), Ukraine’s civil society. Notably in 2018, the issues, he said, as many Ukrainian Catholics Marianna Zajac (Ukrainian National Women’s League of America), and Roma UNWLA assisted in the building of a com- Lisovich (Ukrainian National Association). munity center and chapel in Severo­ (Continued on page 12) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41

before God, intertwined with duty toward Conference... Ukrainians, which, he said, was complimen- tary to community building. (Continued from page 11) The Revolution of Dignity changed both were identified as Polish or Greek. Priests Ukrainians in Ukraine and outside observ- were also instrumental in the coal and ers. In Ukraine, it has diminished self-cen- mine strikes that threatened bloodshed at teredness, with aid coming in to Ukraine the time, as protesters exclaimed “bread or from all over the world, Dr. Cherenkov said. blood.” The unity demonstrated following the The role of churches, he said, was not Euro-Maidan was unprecedented since only in community life, but daily life as well. Ukraine declared independence in 1991. They were the centers of the first Ukrainian Mr. Cherenkov noted that 2.5 million meals organizations – church brotherhoods, were delivered to Ukraine in the first year choirs, bands, newspapers, as well as per- of the war in the Donbas. This was an formance and theater groups. The church example of an extended hand in Christian leaders worked to remind the community fellowship. The most successful organiza- that they were there to serve and not to be tions in his experience in Ukraine have been the children’s clubs, and this shows served. The Rev. Dr. Ivan Kaszczak The Rev. Anthony Perkins “Immigrants sought a place of their own, signs of Ukraine’s growth as a new nation, and respect to the dignity of man,” the Rev. with Christian values. been preserved by expanding on the word Franko and Taras Shevchenko by Alexander Kaszczak quoted Julian Baczynsky, founder He commented that the National Prayer “culture” – from the words “cultivate” and Archipenko; the latest addition, a sculpture of the East Village Meat Market in New Breakfast in Washington has become an “nurture.” Through these preservation of Lesia Ukrainka, was made possible in York, as saying. annual event with a strong Ukrainian rep- efforts, the diaspora maintains its connec- 1961 by the UNWLA. And in 1952, the The Rev. Perkins, who is a convert to resentation here in the U.S., and that in tions to Ukraine and to other entities. Ms. Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland Ukrainian Orthodoxy, offered his “outside” Ukraine, a new phase of churches has Nalywajko introduced the panelists – Lydia was founded, according to its website, “by perspective and experience over the last 18 begun since the signing of the Tomos of Tkachuk, president of the Ukrainian displaced scholars who took on the mission years. He offered his own personal congratu- Autocephaly by Ecumenical Patriarch National Museum (UNM) in Chicago, of collecting and preserving items from lations to the Ukrainian community organi- Bartholomew in recognizing the indepen- Andrew Fedynsky, director of the Ukrainian Ukrainian history and culture during an era zations of the U.S.A., and reminded listeners dence of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, Museum-Archives of Cleveland, and when this kind of material was being delib- that we should not take them for granted. headed by Metropolitan Epifaniy. Chryzanta Hentisz, president of The erately destroyed in Soviet Ukraine.” The Rev. Perkins said the community faces The Evangelical Ukrainian community Ukrainian Museum in New York. Ms. Hentisz underscored that the UIA, threats of division, both internally and exter- continues its work to lead by the example Ms. Tkachuk, a Chicago native, provided the UNWLA and The Ukrainian Museum, nally. In many of these organizations’ histo- to better serve people and build a vibrant a historical overview of the UNM, citing the are all headed by women. The Ukrainian ries, he continued, a network of localized community, just as it is its mission to teach 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago that featured Museum, she said, got its early start from groups later formed national organizations. the word of God to all people. a Ukrainian exhibit. For those first waves of the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago with a The community is flourishing thanks to these Questions from the audience focused on immigrants, churches played a crucial role Ukrainian exhibit that was organized by the organizations that continue to preserve ways of engaging Ukrainian youth in reli- as the center of community life in the dias- UNWLA. It was this initial exhibit that Ukrainian culture in the U.S.A. as Ukrainians. gious life. pora. She noted that during her leadership formed the core of the first collection of He also underscored the organizations Dr. Cherenkov said the Evangelical com- of the UNM as its first female president, the The Ukrainian Museum. The museum, she of the UOC-U.S.A., including the Ukrainian munity provides schools, sports and activi- museum has attracted visitors beyond the added, is one of the most active institutions Orthodox League, the sisterhood and ties that engage young Christians. There Ukrainian community and nearly 75 per- in the U.S., and its collections have expand- brotherhood chapters, St. Andrew Society, needs to be an investment in the preserva- cent of visitors to the museum have been ed to include folk costumes, kylyms, ceram- that all came together during the Church’s tion of Ukrainian culture and engaging the non-Ukrainians. The UNM has also been a ics, pysanky and other artifacts and items. centennial celebrations in 2018. youth through education, music and cul- place of study for students from the The museum has received donations of The St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox ture. Corruption, he added, was a genera- Ukrainian Catholic University. Various collections from diaspora families and indi- Theological Seminary in Bound Brook, N.J., tional issue, and people need to be spoken exhibits recall the history and cultural viduals over the years. In 1976, the muse- the Rev. Perkins said, has grown with an to honestly, not preached at, as it is through experience of the community, and there are um hosted its first exhibit of folk art, and influx of students from Ukraine, who have honest dialogue that a community can Ukrainian cultural exchanges planned for since then other exhibits have featured learned about Ukrainian community life in learn together. the future. She expressed gratitude for the symbols of Ukrainian folk art, including the U.S. and have brought that experience The Rev. Kaszczak reminded that the Bible support of the Heritage Foundation of First Petrykivka, pysanky and others. The muse- with them to the parishes they serve as is the center of life, as we see the Gospel laid Security Savings Bank and Self Reliance um has also exhibited works by sculptor clergy or lay leaders. In 21st century parish in the center of the altar at church, and every- Federal Credit Union (Chicago). Alexander Archipenko, hosted workshops life, the Rev. Perkins continued, challenges thing springs from it. The American experi- The museum, she said, continues to on cultural courses. The Ukrainian include language issues, dual versus single, ence, he added, of freedom and a rules-based spread a positive image of Ukraine and Museum’s logo was designed by Ukrainian during worship, and there is a demographic system in the U.S.A. allowed for the work and remains relevant and vibrant with exhibits artist Jacques Hnizdovsky. shift from coal mine towns that represent mission of the Gospel. and activities. Its recently acclaimed exhibits included: an older immigration experience. Ukrainian Prof. Zarycky reminded all that religious Mr. Fedynsky said the museum in the Battle of Ilovaisk and a commemoration immigration has come in waves and each life in the community is a way to combat Cleveland has provided a prism of the com- of Mark Paslawsky, an American soldier one is different, with its own challenges. the legacy of communism and corruption, munity in Cleveland from 1900 to the pres- killed in the battle; “Andy Warhol: However, Ukrainian identity preservation by showing that honesty and good works ent. In Cleveland, as in the coal mining Endangered Species”; and “Staging the continues in the 21st century, he said. can prevail. towns of Pennsylvania, church life was the Ukrainian Avant-Garde of the 1910s and Dr. Cherenkov said that this event was a A working luncheon featured a presen- center of the community. He explained that 1920s.” The exhibits have attracted local art celebration of Christian unity, as much as it tation by Dr. Alexander Motyl, professor of St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Church schools, including the Fashion Institute of was a celebration of culture and religion. political science at Rutgers University – was paid for by Tsar Nicholas II, but attract- Technology and Parsons School of Design. Religious life has served as the cornerstone Newark, on “Taking Measure of the ed Russified Ukrainians, even though the The museum’s latest exhibit, “Full Circle: of the community, that has prospered to Significance of the Ukrainian Community to community was founded by Ukrainian Ukraine’s struggle for Independence 100 allow Ukrainians in the U.S.A. to become an Ukraine.” He was introduced by Victor Rud, Catholics. It wasn’t until 1902, with the con- Years Ago, 1917-1921,” ended on influential minority. vice-president of the Ukrainian American struction of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian September 29. This exhibit featured the The Ukrainian American Evangelical Bar Association. (Dr. Motyl’s presentation Catholic Church, that Ukrainians had “a state seals of Ukraine during the time of the community has had a difficult and compli- was described in the September 29 issue.) place of their own,” he said. Brest-Litovsk Treaty following the first cated integration into American life, he Panel III: Cultural life The museum-archives, he said, has pre- world war and a silver funeral wreath hon- said, as we remind ourselves with the pres- served a depiction of the early days of the oring the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen. ervation of the spiritual foundation of com- Kathy Nalywajko, president of the community that shows there was a vibrant Ms. Hentisz invited the audience and the munity life and life in Ukraine. Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA), life with theater groups and bands that per- community to enjoy the many cultural The mission has been a responsibility explained how the diaspora culture has formed regularly. He shared examples of events regularly hosted by the museum, printed material, including those published including film screenings, book presenta- by the UNA, that were for sale in the first tions, concerts, performances, workshops Ukrainian bookstore in Detroit in 1929. and folk culture courses. Ukrainian national homes became the new Regarding the future, since Ukraine center of community life within a genera- regained its independence in 1991, Mr. tion of the first wave of immigrants to this Fedynsky explained, archives in Ukraine have country. renewed contacts with institutions in the U.S. The United Ukrainian Organizations of Information requests are sent via the Ohio, founded in 1929, continued that spir- Internet, and such technological advance- it of unity within the community, and later, ments have allowed for the scanning of mate- beginning in the 1930s, performances by rials and other digital advancements have Ukrainian dancer/choreographer Vasyl made the exchange of materials much easier. Avramenko – with one concert featuring Ms. Tkachuk added that the UNM works 300 dancers on stage – as well as stage per- with the UCU in Lviv, hosting visiting art- formances of works by Ukrainian play- ists, traveling exhibits from Ukraine and wrights were notable events. other exchanges. Ms. Hentisz underscored

Matthew Dubas In 1940, the Cultural Gardens of that The Ukrainian Museum has been able The 125th anniversary of the Ukrainian National Association is marked with a photo Cleveland featured a Ukrainian section, with to borrow materials and have exhibits from display to showcase the organization’s rich and vast historic moments. sculptures of Volodymyr the Great, Ivan Ukraine shown in the U.S. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 13 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41

Bohdan Poshyvailo Bohdan Poshyvailo Orysia Paslawsky at the opening of the exhibition dedicated to her son Mark Exhibition curator Nazar Rozlutskyi. Paslawsky (“Franko”).

name “Meister”). “It was impossible to miss Four museum galleries present story According to Nestor Paslawsky, the war Kyiv museum... Franko, since he had a Ukrainian American in Ukraine is less talked about in the U.S. accent. He stood out in the midst of the Four museum galleries contain photos of than in 2014. However, it is still relevant, (Continued from page 1) Russian-speaking Donbas Battalion… Plus Paslawsky, beginning with childhood, and especially in light of the relationship sia Moskovska 40-B), visitors are offered a Franko was brutally critical of the condi- of his family; his U.S. Rangers dress uni- between Presidents Donald Trump and booklet titled “Call to Action: the Words of tions of today’s army. He was outraged by form; artifacts from the Maidan and the Vladimir Putin. Markian Paslawsky.” This is a collection of the Soviet-era rudiments in the National war. His biography, recollections of friends “Now people have a greater understand- Paslawsky’s thoughts on all the key branch- Guard, these tents. He would swear in a mix and co-combatants, and all other informa- ing that Ukraine exists, that it is indepen- es of Ukraine’s public life – economics, the of Ukrainian and English.” tion is in Ukrainian and English. dent,” he says. “The way Americans see financial sector, politics, education, the mili- “I see a large, stately person approaching Despite its modest size, the exhibition is Ukraine has changed since Maidan.” tary – with ideas for their possible develop- and get excited that finally our army has comprehensive; it presents the story of American veteran, photojournalist and ment. Paslawsky even addresses prickly hired an American instructor to train us Paslawsky’s life and that of the Ilovaisk writer, and West Point graduate Jenn Blatty subjects like the shadow economy, dual citi- and help,” says Meister with a smile. It tragedy, where he met his end. After visit- attended the exhibition opening. For the zenship, election funding, the social means turned out he was one of their own. Haidin ing the exhibition, it feels like you knew past couple of years, she has been working of mass information, etc. He explains com- and Paslawsky ended up in one unit, where him personally. on a project about Ukrainian volunteer plex processes in a way that is simple and they trained with Alpha special operations “I studied together with Mark in 1981, fighters and regularly travels to the Donbas. accessible. experts. There they became friends; they but we didn’t know each other,” says West “Honestly, I think that America is not “Markian’s story is multifaceted,” says were both older than most of the other Point classmate Sam Hartwell. “I came to doing enough to help Ukraine in this war,” the director of the National Museum of the guys and were “on the same wavelength.” Ukraine to work in finance and Mark was she says. “But even if the politicians aren’t Revolution of Dignity, Ihor Poshyvailo. “It’s Meister recalls that everyone respected also in this field. By chance we ended up in doing enough, the real leaders are. And about choice. Mark made his choice. He Paslawsky. He categorically refused the sta- the same bank, got acquainted and discov- Mark was such a person.” grew up in a Western democracy. He knew tus of an instructor or commander – he ered we were classmates. … This was “Mark was a true patriot, and now, after what was needed to defend freedom, wanted to be a regular soldier. around 1994. I lived in Ukraine for three learning more about him, I am even more democracy and national independence. “The day before storming Ilovaisk, we more years, and we were the best of friends.” proud that I graduated from West Point,” Above all [a country needs] economic foun- were sitting in our quarters and he said, Mr. Hartwell recalls that Paslawsky was remarked Ms. Blatty. dations, economic independence. Second – ‘Guys, don’t be heroic! Just do your job!’” interested in history and international rela- “We have to remember people like this. military might. And perhaps that’s why he recalls Meister. “But Franko died a hero. He tions, and read a lot of scientific literature. Others can learn from their histories,” became a soldier. But when Ukraine became was killed when covering the escape of the “We also discussed military and world declared Paslawsky’s friend Mr. Ushchenko. independent, Mark came to Ukraine and main storming group, and thanks to this history, we talked about Russia’s politics of The story of Mark Paslawsky “Franko” is became an economist. And he probably tens of lives were saved.” force and the American-Russian standoff. somewhat similar to that of another fallen wanted very much to be a part of these Markian’s mother, Orysia Paslawsky, was Mark was a very educated, intellectual guy. hero of the war in the Donbas – opera singer changes and reforms.” present at the opening of the exhibition And he was an extremely honest person who Vasyl Slipak (codename “Myth”). Slipak about him. Mr. Haidin ceremoniously pre- despised dishonesty, especially in politics – returned to his native Ukraine from France, An American in the Donbas Battalion sented her with the civic award – the be it in Ukraine, Russia, or the U.S. We talked joined the volunteer militia of the Right In a separate room in the museum, visi- Volunteer’s Knight’s Cross. a lot about these things,” says Mr. Hartwell. Sector and was killed in battle in Svitlodarsk. “I knew Franko – this would have been tors can watch fragments of the documen- Exhibit on view until October 20 Their stories have become an embodi- tary film “Made in Ukraine: Life after Life,” the highest honor for him, even more than a ment of the war in Ukraine. As symbols, directed by Oleh Ushchenko. It contains national honor,” said Meister, “precisely The exhibition “New York – Ilovaisk: The they go beyond the borders of Ukraine and eyewitness accounts of those who served because it comes from the guys themselves.” Choice” is at the Museum of the Diaspora in even Europe, reminding us that no one is together with Paslawsky and of the exit Paslawsky also holds the honor of Kyiv until October 20. Its organizers have safe from the aggressor. That peace can from surrounded Ilovaisk. Some admit National Hero of Ukraine, a non-state award also planned a documentary film screening, only be achieved through maximum they’d rather not remember. bestowed posthumously in June 2017. discussions and presentations. engagement and awareness. And that it is “I first saw him in Novi Petrivtsi, when On September 25, 2015, by presidential They also intend for it to travel to other never without victims. our battalion was forming,” recalls Mark’s decree Paslawsky was posthumously deco- Ukrainian cities, as well as to the U.S. comrade in arms Vadym Haidin (code rated with the Order of Danylo Halytskyi. According to the museum’s director, Mr. Olena Maksymenko is a journalist, writer, Poshyvailo, the eighth U.S. Secretary of photographer and volunteer. In 2013-2014, Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald (also a she was an active participant of the West Point graduate) has voiced his com- Revolution of Dignity. In March 2014, she mitment to help. went in Crimea to write an article but was The exhibition was organized through kidnapped with her colleagues by pro-Rus- the support of volunteer soldiers from the sian terrorists and spent three days in a pris- Donbas Battalion, from the Kyiv History on. In 2015 she joined a volunteer battalion. Museum and the Paslawsky family. She now works as a military correspondent. Part of the current exhibition was shown The article above is translated by Larissa at The Ukrainian Museum in New York in Babij from the original Ukrainian story pub- 2015, according to Paslawsky’s brother lished by Novynarnia on August 19 (see Nestor Paslawsky. He says that many https://novynarnia.com/2019/08/19/mark- Americans attended due to interest in the paslavsky/?fbclid=IwAR3NlI-Ejcjj3haEeulBKiij_ war in the Donbas – a topic that concerns XAULbqNEpVlOMQhoVNALbcebuL7JbK RoJ8). more than just the Ukrainian diaspora. It appears here in a slightly abridged version.

headstone toppled. Bandera’s birthday is Turning... commemorated every year on January 1.

(Continued from page 6) Source: “Stepan Bandera, leader of convicted, and on October 19, he was sen- Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists tenced to eight years in prison. (OUN), dies from cyanide poisoning in Max Levin In 2014, Bandera’s gravesite in Wald­ Munich at the age of 50,” The Ukrainian Mark Paslawsky (left) in the ranks of the Donbas Battalion. fried­hof Cemetery was desecrated and his Weekly, October 24, 1959. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 15

where its coal-fired plant accounts for 90 NEWSBRIEFS percent of electricity production in three With deep sorrow we announce that regions at the so-called Burshtyn Energy (Continued from page 2) Island. In a statement, DTEK said the accu- ment,” Mr. Honcharuk on September 30 sation was groundless, calling the probe Julia Jakubowsky promised to “continuously invest in sci- “an artificial administrative intervention in passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 ence, education and culture” while seeking market competition.” Burshtyn is a part of at the age of 97. to create conditions for the delivery of the power grid that is separated from “quality and accessible services to people.” Ukraine’s energy system and connected to Born January 7, 1922 in Teplytsi, Yaroslav, Ukraine, In five years, the prime minister wants the the EU’s ENTSO-E system. In August, the she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Maria economy to grow by 40 percent. To achieve National Anti-Corruption Bureau had (née Molodyi) Kril, widow of the late Ivan, this goal, Mr. Honcharuk told journalists at accused DTEK officials of manipulating tar- sister of the late Kateryna, Anna, Mykhailo and Emilia. a briefing in Kyiv that gross domestic prod- iffs on electricity generated from coal with uct (GDP) should rise by 5 percent next energy and utilities regulators that alleged- Viewing took place on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Fletcher Nasevich year, and increase by at least 7 percent in ly forced consumers to overpay $747 mil- Funeral Home, Philadelphia, Pa. 2021-2024. To ensure the higher growth lion in 2016-2017. DTEK allegedly benefit- The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, July 23, at the Ukrainian rates, Ukraine needs to draw $50 billion in ed by $560 million in the scheme. The Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, followed investment over the next five years, the energy producer denounced the allegation, by interment at St. Mary Cemetery in Elkins Park, Pa. prime minister said. Among other goals of saying in an August 8 statement that there Mr. Honcharuk is achieving a minimum was “no legitimate basis for suspicions set Remaining in deep sorrow: monthly salary of nearly $174 at the cur- out in the investigation.” (RFE/RL) daughters: Olya Jakubowsky and Lesia Mindziak rent exchange rate. “In addition, the grandson William Mindziak with wife Michelle, #Technocratic government aims to ensure Prosecutor on case of Hunter Biden granddaughter Erica Tkach with husband Adrian that each family’s utility bills do not exceed Ukraine’s top prosecutor says he doesn’t great grandchildren: Derek, Marlena, Madison, Bohdan and 15 percent of their income,” he said. All know of any evidence showing illegal activ- Meadow Mindziak government services are to be transferred ity by the son of former U.S. Vice-President Nicholas and Nina Tkach online, and there will be 24,000 kilometers Joe Biden, but that his office is reviewing extended family in Ukraine and US. of roadwork completed. Demographic several closed cases, including ones related Вічна Їй пам’ять! trends will be reversed as the population to a gas company where Hunter Biden will start to rise due to the birthrate worked. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv on exceeding the death rate and as more October 4, Prosecutor General Ruslan Ukrainians repatriate than emigrate, Mr. Ryaboshapka said he had not been contact- Honcharuk said. And environmental pollu- ed by any foreign lawyers about the case With deep sorrow we announce that tion will be reduced by 20 percent. (RFE/ surrounding Burisma, the gas company on September 15th, 2019 at the age of 85 RL, with reporting by Ukraine Business that hired Mr. Biden in 2014. A July 25 News) phone call between President Donald Adam D. Moraczewski Аnti-trust probe into Akhmetov’s DTEK Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the U.S. leader went to God to join his sister Sophia Ukraine’s Anti-Monopoly Committee pressed for an investigation of the Bidens and daughter Maria. He was married (AMKU) has opened an anti-trust probe has become the focal point of an impeach- to Marta Wynnycky November 8th, 1969. into the country’s biggest power producer, ment inquiry. In answer to a question about Left behind to mourn are his wife, son George DTEK, owned by billionaire Rinat whether he had evidence of wrongdoing by (with wife Natalya), granddaughter Alexandra, Akhmetov. In an October 7 explanatory Mr. Biden’s son, Mr. Ryaboshapka said, “I cousin Renya, brother-in-law Ihor, nephews Walter, statement on the regulator’s website, the have no such information.” When asked George, Orest, and closest friends Alexander and Lyudmila. AMKU accused a unit of Mr. Akhmetov’s whether Mr. Trump’s personal lawyer, energy holding located in the western Rudolph Giuliani, had contacted him, the Adam was born June 16, 1934 in Lviv, Ukraine. The Second World War region of Ivano-Frankivsk of “abusive eco- Ukrainian prosecutor stressed that no for- forced his mother, sister and Adam to flee as refugees through Europe; first nomic practices.” DTEK subsidiary eigners had been in touch with his office, to Poland, then Vienna, followed by three years in a displaced persons camp Zakhidenerho has been allegedly taking adding that “prosecutors are outside poli- in Landeck, Austria. Mother and children finally arrived in New York City on advantage of its “market presence” there, tics.” (RFE/RL) the USNS General Taylor April 20, 1950. They settled in Philadelphia and he was naturalized a U.S. Citizen August 24, 1955. Adam graduated Northeast High School and then Drexel University with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Wishing to serve as an aviator he joined the U.S. Air Force Robert Kaminsky flying a variety of aircraft accruing over 17,500 flying (5,000 combat) hours in his military career. This provided him the opportunity to travel the world, a.k.a. FRANK MOLLS, with some overseas assignments including Japan, Korea, and Thailand. 89, passed away September 2, 2019 in Sacramento, CA. During his two volunteer tours in Vietnam, he was twice wounded in action He was born in Cleveland, OH on June 4th 1930 and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, as well as two Purple Hearts. . Upon his military retirement, Adam relocated to Michigan returning to He had an interesting and a varied life: traveled the world for 10 years engineering to design and construct the Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant. Later as a merchant seaman... 2 years active duty in US Navy ... tried his hand at he transitioned to pursue various business endeavors which provided him dairy farming in Canajoharie, NY… the opportunity to interact with many people and travel. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Kent State University... Adam was a true Renaissance man and romantic; a consummate Master of Science in Mathematics from Case Institute of Technology in gentleman of old world charm and graces; very social, dedicated and driven, Cleveland, OH… always ready to lend a hand to anyone. He always was upbeat and ready to Many family camping and backpacking trips to most of the mountain share his humor and smile. While loyal to his heritage, Adam was foremost a patriot of his adopted home, he maintained his military affiliation by ranges in USA... many hours at soccer games and gymnastic practices... being a member of veteran groups. Knowing many languages he was a 30 years working as a mathematician for NASA Lewis Research Center in supporter and served as Vice President of the Carpathia Club. He loved Cleveland, OH... and retiring to Sacramento, CA to be near family. flora and fauna, tending to flowers and plants. Adam was deeply religious, regularly attended many local parishes, and was a Knight of Columbus. Leaving: Mass will be held Saturday 12 October 2019 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Catholic wife - Vera (née Hrabec) after 57 years of marriage Church, Warren MI. He will later be interred at a private ceremony with full sons - Thomas (Trinia) military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. - Christopher Adam will be sorely missed by all. 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Ukraine could potentially see more U.S. At center... support if Mr. Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials can “keep their heads (Continued from page 3) down” during the impeachment probe, said sional Ukraine Caucus, said in a statement Donald Jensen, a senior fellow at the Center to RFE/RL. for European Policy Analysis and a former The House of Representatives “must be U.S. diplomat. laser-focused on the threat of Russian A “distraction” in D.C. aggression in Ukraine” as it moves ahead with the impeachment inquiry, Rep. Kaptur “Over the longer term, I think the pros- said. pects for further assistance to Ukraine will In Ukraine, there is also concern that certainly not be hurt and may be improved Washington may take its eye off the ball by all of this,” Mr. Jensen said. He stressed and decrease backing for reform efforts that Kyiv’s success depends more on seen as crucial to ensuring the country’s whether President Zelenskyy can push economic success and fending off Russian through reforms and cut graft than what influence. happens with the impeachment process in “Instead of recognizing the steps we the United States. have taken to address these issues, there is Morgan Williams, the president of the fear the focus will shift to these other U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, said that, things like high corruption and election while recent developments cast a negative interference,” Leonid Antonenko, a deputy spotlight on Ukraine, foreign investors are in the Kyiv city legislature, told RFE/RL on more concerned about Mr. Zelenskyy’s October 3 during a visit to Washington to reform agenda. meet congressional staff and think-tank “The Biden story and impeachment analysts. [process are] a distraction. There is no Fears that U.S. backing for Ukraine could question that the overall issue – selling off give way to drift have been compounded by state assets, fighting corruption – is of far personnel issues. Ahead of Ambassador more importance,” he said. Volker’s exit came the late-summer depar- The U.S.-Ukraine Business Council has ture of Fiona Hill, who had been senior seen at least eight more American compa- director for European affairs at the White nies express interest in joining over the House National Security Council for two past month amid signs that Mr. Zelenskyy is and a half years – and President Trump’s carrying out reforms, Mr. Williams said. dismissal of Ms. Hill’s boss, John Bolton, On the military side, the State who met with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv Department on October 3 approved the sale just six weeks ago. of 150 anti-tank missiles and related equip- The United States has been without a ment worth up to $39.2 million to Ukraine. full-fledged ambassador to Ukraine since But the circumstances of the U.S. politi- Marie Yovanovitch was abruptly recalled in cal controversy could undermine the May. Colleagues have come to her defense reform agenda, in Ukraine, Ambassador as she has faced vocal criticism from Mr. Pifer said. Trump, who – according to the record of “I think it is very hard for us to be in the Zelenskyy phone call released by the Ukraine now pushing an anti-corruption White House – said she was “bad news.” message when Ukrainians can say, ‘But On October 2, U.S. Secretary of State what is going on in Washington?’ ” he said. Mike Pompeo issued an assurance that the War and gas impeachment probe and related develop- ments will not derail engagement with Some have also voiced concern that the Kyiv, saying that U.S. policy toward Ukraine infighting in Washington and loss of key fig- is focused on reducing the threat Russia ures such as Mr. Volker could undermine poses to the country, fighting graft and efforts to bring an end to the conflict in the boosting the economy. Donbas on terms that are acceptable to “It’s what we will continue to do, even Ukraine. while all this noise is going on,” Mr. Pompeo But Mr. Pifer said he does not see a nega- said. tive impact on the peace process, citing the Meanwhile, some analysts said the tur- caliber of State Department officials still moil could end up leading to increased U.S. dealing with Ukraine. And John Herbst, also backing. a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, called Mr. Volker’s “an energetic voice” that will be missed but said he sees “no evidence” that the impeachment probe is affecting U.S. support for a resolution that is favorable to Kyiv. However, questions remain about the fate of U.S. legislation to impose sanctions on an under-construction Russian gas pipe- line that U.S. officials say threatens to harm Ukraine’s economy and undermine its security. The bill, which has yet to be brought to the House or the Senate for a vote, would have to be passed by both houses and then signed by the president to become law. As of the beginning of October, Russia had completed more than 80 percent of Nord Stream 2, a new sea-based gas pipe- line across the Baltic Sea to Germany. The pipeline that would reduce Russia’s need to ship gas to Europe overland through Ukraine. Kyiv stands to lose as much as $3 billion in annual revenues if the pipeline becomes operational, experts say.

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Ukraine had been represented in the dis- President Zelenskyy. On October 8, speak- As protests... cussions about it in the Normandy Four ing at a security meeting in Minsk, he said format. that Russia and Ukraine are the main sides (Continued from page 1) Meanwhile, Russian-backed forces have in the Donbas war, stressed that the conflict The Ukrainian side remained frustrated shown no signs of wanting to facilitate a cannot be resolved without the participa- by Russia’s continuing pretense that it is ceasefire and a disengagement of forces. tion of the United States, and blamed not involved in the war and insistence that They have maintained their attacks, mainly Europe for not doing enough to help Mr. Kyiv deal directly with its proxies. through shelling, resulting in more soldiers Zelenskyy and Ukraine in their predica- Consequently, Kyiv regarded the imperfect killed and wounded on the Ukrainian side. ment. “And Europe remains silent – you Minsk agreements as measures imposed on Consequently, on October 7, Ukraine’s know who I am speaking about – both from it in adverse conditions but which had nev- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vadym Prystaiko the East and the West,” he added. ertheless enabled Ukraine to halt Russia’s announced that the pullback of forces On October 10 President Zelenskyy aggression and build a viable army. around the village of Petrivske and Zolote shared some new information and his The Minsk process has remained dead- was being postponed for another seven thoughts on these matters with journalists. locked for almost five years. The Steinmeier days, to allow “the parties” to prove that He confirmed that he had a telephone con- formula was placed on the agenda at the they “have serious intentions and are ready versation with German Chancellor Angela last summit in this format in Paris in for further steps.” Merkel the day before about the status of the October 2016. In essence, it involves initial- With such a strong reaction within preparations for the Normandy Four sum- ly accepting two components of the overall Ukraine to the Steinmeier formula and the mit. He told the press that she is working repeated assurances from the Zelenskyy hard behind the scenes to ensure that the roadmap agreed to in Minsk: free elections Presidential Office of Ukraine and the simultaneous introduction of a spe- team that it is not prepared to give in to summit is held and said he personally is also President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks Russian pressure, or yield to “friendly” thinking about how to add the issue of cial status for the occupied areas as the during the “media marathon,” an all-day encouragement from Berlin and Paris to Russia’s occupation of Crimea to the agenda. basis for the further elaboration of a peace press conference held at the Kyiv Food process. Kyiv was, and remains reluctant, to Market on October 10. make concessions that would damage Mr. Zelenskyy also revealed that a major embrace the Steinmeier formula removed Ukraine’s interests, Moscow itself appears new exchange of captives is being prepared, have voiced their opposition to the from additional vital details pertaining to to be stalling again with the Normandy but that Russia is insisting that it is carried Steinmeier formula. Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. Four Summit. out after a successful summit. He considers Within the Verkhovna Rada, national It is only with the election of a new pres- On October 8 Mr. Prystaiko said “I think this is matter of great urgency and is ready ident in Ukraine that the Normandy Four deputies from the European Strategy and that when feeling that pressure has been to take up the issue of the release of leaders (Germany, France, Ukraine and Holos parties have also come out against it. growing, that Ukraine is taking certain real Ukrainians held by Russia in direct tele- phone contacts with President Putin. Russia) have indicated that at last there Inna Sovsun, a lawmaker from Holos, told steps, Russia is forced to look for new and Alluding to his political opponent, for- might be some scope for moving ahead. the press at the protest rally on the Maidan new conditions to block that meeting.” The Russian president’s spokesman mer President Poroshenko, who has been Last month, after the encouraging break- on October 6: “We will do our best so that Dmitry Peskov has also evaded confirming heading the campaign against the through that led to the exchange of captives Parliament does not support any special that the Kremlin can guarantee the disen- Steinmeier formula, Mr. Zelenskyy added between Moscow and Kyiv, Russia suddenly status, any conditions that Russia or gagement of troops from the contact line in that Chancellor Merkel had expressed sur- made acceptance of the Steinmeier formula [Vladimir] Putin impose on us.” the Donbas, denying once again that Russia prise that those who had been with her in a prerequisite for a new summit within this The political director of Ukraine’s is a party to the conflict. “The Kremlin cer- searching for a peaceful solution were now format and thus placed the new talks in Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oleksii Makeiev, tainly has some influence,” he said, but “the condemning what had been done. He con- jeopardy. considers such fears as misplaced. On republics of the Donbas” in this case are ceded that work on better informing the Eventually, citing the importance of October 9 he stressed that “Nobody will allow the election of any presidents, any “independent subjects of the settlement of public and alleviating confusion and con- moving forward, on October 1 Kyiv agreed. this conflict.” cern needed to be carried out, but warned It also agreed to pulling back from the so- autonomies there, because Ukraine is a uni- tary state.” Ukraine insists, and is “also sup- Perhaps the only surprise in this regard that there are those who, instead of pro- called contact line with the Russian-backed were comments made by Belarusian moting understanding and unity around fighters in Zolote and Petrivske. This pro- ported by our partners in the Normandy format, that the troops must be withdrawn President Aleksandr Lukashenko shortly the cause of peace, are deliberately foster- cess of disengagement began in June in after a visit to Ukraine and meeting with ing division for political purposes. Stanytsia Luhanska to allow a vital badly and Ukraine enabled to restore its sover- damaged bridge to be repaired. Initially, the eignty over the currently occupied territo- Zelenskyy administration had pressed ry.” The elections there would be declared unsuccessfully for disengagement along the democratic only when OSCE observers con- flict started – designing dresses for gradua- entire contact line. Activists from the far firm that “there are no criminals with Millions... tion balls. “It was very difficult for me, as a creative right maintain that the disengagement will machine guns at the polling stations, no (Continued from page 1) leave the local inhabitants exposed to tanks near the polling stations, that any cit- person, who saw everything through pink trolled areas. While needs are huge, since lenses, to suddenly realize that there is only Russian-backed militants’ attacks and that izen of Ukraine living in this territory can the beginning of 2019 they have provided grey color around,” she explains. “But now I they need to be protected. come and vote, including 1.5 million tem- counselling to 1,100 people, of whom 72 am able to recognize other colors again.” Mr. Zelenskyy has repeatedly insisted porarily displaced persons.” percent are women. Wars and persecution drove 70.8 million that none of this will entail concessions to This week, while on an official visit to “We want to show that, despite not people from their homes by the close of Moscow and that there are clear “red lines” Georgia, German President Frank-Walter being able to ‘switch the war off,’ we can 2018. UNHCR’s senior mental health offi- that Ukraine will not cross. Without initially Steinmeier also had an opportunity to help [people] to cope with what is going cer, Peter Ventevogel, says mental health preparing the Ukrainian public properly for explain the origins and purpose of his pro- on,” says Olha Klymovska, a coordinator of and psychosocial support should be an Kyiv’s demarche, he nevertheless left him- posal. He told the press in Tbilisi on psychosocial support activities at Proliska. integral part of the humanitarian response self open to immediate accusations of October 7: “The formula contained nothing “The way we deal with a situation, the way in crisis and emergency situations around capitulation and betrayal. more than attempting to turn the big steps we use our internal resources, can play a the world. Not only have the street protests spread that neither side could accept into smaller decisive role,” she adds. To promote the rapid adoption of these steps that would be negotiated as to their and a vigilante group sought to obstruct the On the outreach team is psychologist services, UNHCR staff and refugees took disengagement on the contact line, but also contents and sequence.” Mr. Steinmeier Svitlana Doroshenko. On visits to frontline part in the International Conference on the oblast councils in the Lviv, Ivano- rejected suggestions that his plan had been communities, she teaches coping skills and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Frankivsk and Khmelnytsky regions and inspired by “Russian influence.” This argu- techniques that use breathing and physical Crisis Situations, which was hosted by the the city councils of Sumy and Kropyvnytsky ment amazes him, he stressed, because exercises to help people control their emo- Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and tional response. International Cooperation on October 7-8 “I tell them that the healing is a long in Amsterdam. process and it’s possible to have setbacks “The work of Proliska in Ukraine is on the way,” Ms. Doroshenko says. “What is encouraging, and the numbers of people GIRLS U8 SITCH SOCCER CLINIC important is to know which methods and assisted are impressive,” says Mr. Ventevogel. techniques can be used to help people get “Nevertheless, globally, many more who FALL & WINTER 2019 out of this black hole.” are in need do not yet receive basic mental Among the people she works with is health and psychosocial support services. Ages 5-8 Maryna, whose two children left at the start All humanitarian partners, U.N. agencies, of the conflict and have not returned home. non-governmental agencies and govern- Whippany, New Jersey Ms. Doroshenko talks her through her loss ments need to step up their efforts to make and is teaching her relaxation techniques to such services part of the humanitarian Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm overcome insomnia and anxiety. response.” October 6th - December 8th The assistance is gradually helping her to see a way forward in her life – and out of UNHCR, the U.N. Refugee Agency, is a the hopelessness she felt trapped in her global organization dedicated to saving For more information, please email: dark basement. lives, protecting rights and building a better Her smile has returned, and she has future for refugees, forcibly displaced com- Stephanie Burachinsky: [email protected] found the strength to renovate her apart- munities and stateless people. It was created Natalie Geremia: [email protected] ment, where the windows were shattered in 1950 as the office of the United Nations Adrianna Hordynsky: [email protected] by shellfire. Maryna shares her experiences High Commissioner for Refugees. to help others, and is finally thinking of The story above is from the UNHCR web- restarting what she loved before the con- site, www.unhcr.org. No. 41 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 19

Through Exhibit, “New York – Ilovaisk: The Choice,” dedicated to October 19 Book launch with Khrystyna Berehovska, “The Passion October 20 Mark Paslawsky – Ukrainian American who died in the Montreal of the Christ” by William Kurelek, Patriarch Joseph New York battle of Ilovaisk, The Ukrainian Museum, Slipyj Museum, 514-481-5871 www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 October 19 Ukrainian Business Networking Breakfast, Lorenzo’s Through Exhibit, “Portal” by Les Panchyshyn, Ukrainian National Ottawa Bar and Grill, 613-324-5409 or [email protected] October 27 Museum, [email protected] or Chicago 312-421-8020 October 20 Celebratory concert honoring 125 years of the Jenkintown, PA Ukrainian National Association, Ukrainian Educational Through Art exhibition, “Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern: Legends and Cultural Center, [email protected] November 4 and Parables,” Ukrainian Institute of America, New York 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org October 20 Exhibit and lecture on the Holodomor, with talk by Timothy Through Embroidery workshop, with instruction by Lubow through Snyder, Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, November 9 Wolynetz, The Ukrainian Museum, November 30 Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center, Venue New York www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 Naples, FL Naples, www.holocaustcenterswfl.org or 239-263-9200 Through Exhibit, “Everything Old is Cool Again,” October 20 Nation Builders and Community Recognition Awards February 29 Ukrainian Museum of Canada (Ontario Branch), Regina, SK Luncheon, Ukrainian Canadian Congress (Saskatchewan), Toronto 416-923-9861 Hotel Saskatchewan, 888-652-5850 ext. 109

October 16 Presentation by George Grabowicz, Seminar in October 20 Ukrainian Festival, St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cambridge, MA Ukrainian Studies, Harvard University, Los Angeles Church, 323-665-7604 or http://st-volodymyr.com www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053 October 20 Book launch by Khrystyna Berehovska, “The Passion of October 17 Film screening, “Baba Babee Skazala” by Matej Silecky, Ottawa Christ” by William Kurelek, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian New York Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 or Catholic Shrine, facebook.com/events/515644902589168 www.ukrainianinstitute.org October 21 Presentation by Ambassador John Tefft, Temerty October 17 Presentation by Oksana Kis, “Remaining a Ukrainian Cambridge, MA Contemporary Ukraine Program, Harvard University, New York Woman: Normative Femininity as ‘Armor’ in the Gulag,” Columbia University, 212-854-4697 www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053 October 17-20 Conference, “The Ukrainian Heritage Consortium of October 21 Film screening and discussion, “Human with a Stool” by Cambridge, MA North America,” Harvard University, New York Leonid Kanter, Ukrainian Film Club at Columbia University, www.uhcna.org/2019-uhcna-conference Deutsches Haus, https://harriman.columbia.edu/event/ film-screening-discussion-human-with-a-stool October 18 Sudbury Yarmarok Festival, Ukrainian National Sudbury, ON Federation, 705-673-0890 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events October 19 Presentation by Yuriy Tarnawsky, “Warm Arctic Nights” advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions New York and “The Iguanas of Heat,” Shevchenko Scientific from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Society, 212-254-5130 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 No. 41

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Saturday, October 19 NAPLES, Fla.: An exhibit and lecture on the NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Holodomor will be presented by Ukrainian Society invites all to Yuriy Tarnawsky’s pre- National Women’s League of America sentation of his two latest novels: “Warm Branch 136 in partnership with and at the Arctic Nights” and “The Iguanas of Heat,” JEF Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education (Journal of Experimental Fiction) Books, Center, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., 2019. The author will read excerpts from Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110. The lecture by both novels. “Warm Arctic Nights” is proba- Timothy Snyder, professor of history at Yale bly the only literary work that, from a child’s University will take place at 2:30 p.m. at point of view, describes the fate of Venue Naples, (half a block away from the Ukrainians in the pre-World War II Poland museum); a reception will follow. The and the World War II German occupation exhibit continues through November 30. years in Ukraine, as well as their migration to Hours are: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. the West. In “The Iguanas of Heat,” a woman Tickets are available online at holocaust- possessed by an inexplicable hatred for her museumswfl.org for $25, or at the door for husband plans his death on their forthcom- $35. For more information, contact the ing trip to Mexico. Mr. Tarnawsky is the museum at 239-263-9200 or info@holo- author of some three dozen books of poetry, caustmuseumswfl.org. fiction, drama, essays and translations; he is also a linguist. To quote Alain Arias-Misson, Saturday, October 26 “His writing has that ever rarer quality of a SOMERSET, N.J.: Join us for a lecture on poetic language, the intensity and purity of Ukrainian embroidery and a Ukrainian which render his stories unforgettable.” The Embroidery for Beginners Workshop pre- event will take place at the society’s build- sented by Olga Kobryn. She will speak ing, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th about the history of this beautifully varied, streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information rich folk art of Ukraine and show examples call 212-254-5130. of Church embroidery, folk costumes, cloth- Sunday, October 20 ing and ritual cloths (rushnyky), and will JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Philadelphia explain their importance in all aspects of District of the Ukrainian National life in Ukraine to the present day. Examples Association is sponsoring a celebratory con- of various embroidery stitches, regional cert for the 125th anniversary of the UNA at characteristics, color schemes and more 2 p.m. at Ukrainian Education and Cultural will be displayed. During the workshop, Ms. Center, 700 Cedar Road Jenkintown, PA. Kobryn will teach beginners the essentials 19046. The keynote address will be deliv- about fabric, floss, patterns and styles, and ered by Roma Hadzewycz. Performers students will have the opportunity to work include the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance on a cross-stitch pattern of their choice. The Ensemble, the Soloveyky student choir, vio- venue is the Ukrainian History and linist Solomiya Ivakhiv, and the Bells Choir Education Center Library, 135 Davidson of First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. The lecture is at Church. Tickets are $20, or $10 for students, 11 a.m.-noon; the workshop is at 1-3 p.m. and will be available at the door. Proceeds to Fee for the lecture is $10; fee for the lecture, benefit the UNA Publications Endowment workshop and material is $30. For addi- Fund. For more information e-mail mlwal- tional information call 732-356-0132 or [email protected]. e-mail [email protected].

Halloween Weekend Boo! at Soyuzivka! Boo! October 25th - 27th Spook-tacular events throughout the weekend to include: - Friday night Pub Night in Trembita Lounge, live music with Pete Reszytniak Saturday: • Children’s crafts & parade • Zabava with Svitanok! $125/night plus tax includes breakfast for two. Zabava entry $20/person.