Author: The Ukrainian Weekly

The Ukrainian Weekly

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent visit to the southern region of Zaporizhia underscored the urgent need for Ukraine to fortify its defensive positions along the frontlines. His emphasis on accelerating the fortification process, particularly in the Donetsk region, Lyman, and Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, highlights the gravity of the situation and the imminent threats faced...

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Forty years ago, on December 4, 1983, as Ukrainians worldwide marked the 50th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, readers of The Ukrainian Weekly were given a glimpse of the initial aftermath of the Soviet-orchestrated genocidal famine through the 1934 editorials of Svoboda, the Ukrainian-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association. The retrospective column...

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Zelenskyy meets with frontline troops President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian troops on the front line in the Kupyansk area of the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv on November 30, the president’s office reported on Telegram, a day after he visited troops in the south. “[At] the advanced command post of the defenders of Kupyansk....

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The following is the full text of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech given to mark Ukraine’s Day of Dignity and Freedom in Kyiv on November 21. The text of the speech was released by the Office of the President of Ukraine and was published online at https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-ukrayini-z-nagodi-dnya-gidnosti-ta-svo-87165. Dear Ukrainian people! European people! Today we celebrate...

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As Ukraine commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Day of Dignity and Freedom, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s impassioned rallying cry served as a poignant reminder of the nation’s unwavering commitment to freedom and its ongoing struggle against Russia’s attempt to destroy Ukraine, its people and its culture. In a video address, Mr. Zelenskyy reflected on the...

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Five years ago, on November 25, 2018, Russia attacked three Ukrainian naval vessels in shared waters and took the vessels into custody, along with two dozen Ukrainian servicemen, to Kerch. Six of the 24 servicemen were wounded; one of the wounded was a counterintelligence officer with the Security Service of Ukraine. Three days later, Ukraine...

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Ukraine receives $1.6 billion tranche from E.U. The European Union on November 22 released a new 1.5-billion-euro ($1.64 billion) tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Europe’s funding has supported Ukraine’s economic stability and public services since the start of Russia’s war....

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The situation in Ukraine is at a critical juncture, with North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urging continued military support for Kyiv in its battle against Russia’s aggression. As air-raid sirens echoed over the Kyiv region on November 10, Mr. Stoltenberg emphasized the need for sustained assistance to Ukraine, cautioning that the...

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Ten years ago, commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 were being held around the world. At the time, another global movement was born on November 23-24, 2013. That movement sought to raise awareness about Ukraine’s struggle for its national identity and right to self-determination. The Euro-Maidan of 2013-2014 – known as...

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Ukraine ‘cannot afford any stalemate’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelens­kyy has said Ukraine cannot afford a stalemate in the war against Russia, saying this would create a “volcano that is sleeping but will definitely wake up.” “We cannot afford any stalemate,” Mr. Zelenskyy told African journalists in Kyiv. “If we want to end the war, we...

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In a resounding display of solidarity, the European Commission took the momentous step of recommending the initiation of European Union accession negotiations with Ukraine. This commendable decision not only reaffirms the union’s commitment to democratic values but also serves as a powerful symbol of support for Kyiv in its ongoing struggle against Russian aggression. The...

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Ninety years ago, on November 16, 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt formally granted U.S. diplomatic recognition to the Soviet Union and thus recognized the legitimacy of the regime that had wrought the 1932-1933 Famine-Genocide of Ukraine, known as the Holodomor. The official signing ceremony was held between Soviet Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Litvinov and President...

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