Today, on Holodomor Memorial Day, we remember the millions of victims of the devastating famine of 1932-1933 and think of those still suffering as a result of the Kremlin’s attacks on Ukrainian grain” – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
An organ crafted from the remnants of Russian missile shells now stands at Lviv railway station, transforming tools of war into instruments of peace. Weekend performances by international musicians will run until January 19, celebrating resilience and creativity.
The Crimean Tatar Resource Center has reported that Russia actively practices religious persecution on the peninsula. 117 individuals are currently at some stage of persecution. Russia has accused Crimean Tatars of being members of Hizb ut-Tahrir, who are banned in Russia as a terrorist organization but operate legally in Ukraine.
Patriarch Kirill, head of the Kremlin-controlled Russian Orthodox Church Moscow Patriarchate (ROC MP), highlighted ongoing social and ideological divides within Russian society while reiterating boilerplate justifications for the war in Ukraine. Kirill noted that while the war in Ukraine is the “most pressing threat” to the Russian state, some people within Russian society “prefer to ignore” what is happening on the frontline in Ukraine and the struggles of people who live in Russian border areas closer to the combat zone.
Garry Kasparov expressed his support for Magnus Carlsen’s call to maintain sanctions against the Russian and Belarusian chess federations. On X, he praised Carlsen as a commendable successor, adding a Ukrainian flag to his post, highlighting solidarity.
By mid-2024, Germany hosted 3.48 million refugees, including 1.18 million Ukrainians, marking a new record. Refugee numbers rose by 60,000 since 2023, while those facing deportation fell to 226,882. Many Ukrainian refugees are hesitant to return home despite improved conditions.
Renowned Yale philosophy professor, Jason Stanley, has embraced a permanent visiting role at the Kyiv School of Economics in Ukraine while maintaining his primary position at Yale. Stanley declares his commitment to donate his entire salary from the Kyiv position.
Amidst the challenges of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian entrepreneurs showcase remarkable resilience. October witnessed a surge in new small and medium-sized businesses. To bolster Ukraine’s economy, consider purchasing Ukrainian brands.
In a recent meeting in Ankara titled “Human Rights and Crimean Tatars in the Occupied Part of Ukraine,” Dmytro Lubinets, the Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine, highlighted the severe persecution and repression faced by the indigenous Crimean Tatars.
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy in Ukraine has reported that 863 cultural heritage sites have suffered destruction or damage as a consequence of the Russian invasion. The affected sites include 119 monuments of Ukrainian national significance.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s deaf community actively engages in de-Russification efforts, distancing itself from Russian sign language. Tetiana Kryvko, deputy head of the Ukrainian Society of the Deaf, highlights the community’s rejection of Russian.
St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, or Володимирський собор in Ukrainian, stands as a majestic testament to Kyiv’s rich history and cultural heritage. Nestled in the heart of the city, this cathedral is not only a major landmark but also holds profound significance to Ukraine.
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